Cindy McCain tells Stephanopoulos that Obama Offended Her
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos reports: Democrats’ attacks on her family’s wealth are unfair and offensive, Cindy McCain said today in an interview airing tomorrow on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."
For nearly two weeks, Democrats have repeatedly hit Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for saying he is unaware of how many houses he owns, calling the presumptive Republican presidential nominee out of touch with everyday Americans. In his acceptance speech at the Democratic convention on Thursday, Democratic nominee Barack Obama turned up the heat on McCain, saying he "doesn’t know" about the lives of middle-class Americans.
"I’m offended by Barack Obama saying that about my husband," said McCain’s wife Cindy.
When asked if Obama went too far in his criticism of McCain, Cindy responded, "I do. I do. I really do."
McCain also said beer the distributorship her father built, which is the source of much her family’s wealth, typifies the American Dream.
"My father had nothing. He and my mother sold everything they had to raise $10,000," she said. "I’m proud of what my dad and my mother did and what they built and left me. And I intend to carry their legacy as long as I can."
More of the exclusive interview with Cindy McCain airs tomorrow on "This Week."
UPDATE: The Obama campaign is not backing down. "The fact that John McCain does not know how many houses he owns when millions are struggling to stay in the only house they have shows he’s out of touch with the lives of real Americans," said Obama spokeswoman Linda Douglass Saturday afternoon. "McCain is promising to double down on the economic policies of George W. Bush which have benefited corporations and CEO’s while leaving middle-class families behind. John McCain just doesn’t get it."
Douglass later added that "the issue here isn’t the wealth of the McCain family, it’s that Senator McCain is out of touch when he says that the fundamentals of our economy are strong’ and that the Bush economy has ‘made great progress’ when most Americans are actually losing ground."
ABC News’ Sunlen Miller contributed to this report.
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Posted by: slmim | August 30, 2008, 2:13 pm 2:13 pm
Obama is offended by people who are living the American dream like Cindy McCain. In Obama’s world everybody has to live off the state.
You know Obama wants the failed Communist experiment brought to America.
Posted by: traverler | August 30, 2008, 2:17 pm 2:17 pm
Who’s Whinning?
Poor John, did Obama say a mean thing?
Posted by: Thinking | August 30, 2008, 2:20 pm 2:20 pm
As a new American; I do not want nationalized health care or whatever; I believe in free enterprise!!
Posted by: delilah | August 30, 2008, 2:21 pm 2:21 pm
I don’t think wealth should necessarily be an issue. It CAN make people less aware of how hard some people have it, but that awareness should be judged by a candidate’s actions, not his wealth. Voting against the minimum wage so many times sure suggests that McCain doesn’t “get it.”
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 2:22 pm 2:22 pm
As an independent, I was very proud of Obama’s speech. He is the only one that understands the horrible deterioration of our country. McCain is truly out of touch. He doesn’t know how many houses he has because he doesn’t manage his own finances. Fantastic… is Cindy McCain going to be our next Fed chairman and bail out John “I don’t know much about economics” McCain.
Vote to save our country. Vote Obama/Biden we don’t need more of mcSame.
Posted by: Rogue | August 30, 2008, 2:24 pm 2:24 pm
This woman has an opinion that John McCain allows her to express? I guess if her opinion favors his failing run for the Whitehouse it is allowed.
Posted by: Tim G. in Hillsboro Oregon | August 30, 2008, 2:25 pm 2:25 pm
Geez – it looks like the Obama haters and Republican smear merchants are taking over the ABC blogs. America has had enough of their hate-filled, divisive rhetoric. We have a choice of uniting together now, or failing as a nation. One thing is certain… McCain and the Republican tactics will only keep us fighting against each other until we’re ALL doomed. America deserves better than that.
Posted by: Annie | August 30, 2008, 2:26 pm 2:26 pm
I sure hope she donates money to Alcoholics Anonymous. She surely provides them with customers.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 2:26 pm 2:26 pm
It is clear from several of these comments that McCain has secured the votes of the ignorant and the moronic.
Barack Obama a communist?
Michelle Obama hates herself?
Geeez.
Indulging in a bit too much of the drug that Cindy McCain’s family has been peddling?
Posted by: steve | August 30, 2008, 2:27 pm 2:27 pm
The Repukelicans are the masters of offensive comments. It’s truly absurd that the any of them would take offense at such a minor comment about not getting it.
Poorly little Cindy McCain. Someone hand me a tissue, I can’t stop crying.
Posted by: MikeH | August 30, 2008, 2:27 pm 2:27 pm
Palin the Barracuda and McCain the Maverick. Can’t get no better than that.
John McCain the next President of the United States.
Obama can be president of some African country if he wants since supposedly the rest of the world loves him
Posted by: putred | August 30, 2008, 2:28 pm 2:28 pm
Cindy is definitely living the American ‘dream’. She seems to have forgotten two half siblings who were cut out of Daddy’s will, that she owns the houses she permits McCain to live in and that her father’s money which is paying for their lavish lifestyle actually came from Gus Greenbaum (later murdered)–Meyer Lansky’s deputy in Arizona. What a romantic series her life story as the new First Lady will make no doubt exceeding ‘The Sopranos’ in popularity. ‘Daughter of the Mob’.
Posted by: susan | August 30, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm
I got news for you Thinking, you and your ilk are going to be the whiners after we expose Obama for who he really is come next week.
Posted by: jtkuga | August 30, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm
I thought she went to Georgia. I guess Cindy rushed back when John went for the beauty queen runner-up after one meeting.
Posted by: doug | August 30, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm
She’s offended? Then stay out of the political kitchen, Cindy. I am offended that McCain hides behind the veil of separate tax returns to keep from disclosing Cindy’s tax return and letting us know just how wealthy he really is. And the media just sits there and doesn’t bug him about it.
Lots of Republicans are getting on here claiming to be McCain-voting Hillary supporters. I am a registered republican voting for Obama. I can’t stand how my party has left the average person behind. Cindy’s ‘offense’ just adds to the disgust.
Posted by: j_in_neast | August 30, 2008, 2:29 pm 2:29 pm
Obama is such a flop for the Democrats. He should be up by 17 or 18 points now after the convention and he isn’t. Now Governor Palin has taken ALL the thunder out of Obama’s campaign.
The more Americans discover just who Sarah Palin is the more they like her.
Posted by: mary | August 30, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
Cindy McCain is a rich witch and adultress. What a whining liar!
She hates America and has no values.
Go take your pain meds, witch.
Posted by: Betty in Baltimore | August 30, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? SERIOUSLY? “Boo hoo, don’t be mean to me because I INHERITED wealth? What kind of bizarro world America are we living in? This woman is insane out of her mind.
Posted by: Matt | August 30, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
Why isn’t she complaining about her
husband John ‘Rabid’ Mccain calling
her a c**t ? Gotta be more offensive
than ‘rich’. Or maybe not.
Posted by: YOMAMA | August 30, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
Cindy McCain seems to have a better grasp of economic issues than her husband… maybe SHE should be the one running.
Posted by: Matt | August 30, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
Poor me, I’m worth a hundred million dollars…
Posted by: MIguy | August 30, 2008, 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
Obama attacks any success that doesn’t rely on government handouts. He figures that’s the only way he could get ahead. In his world anyone that succeeds on their own must be “out of touch.” Good for the Cindy McCain. Her dad worked hard and did well. I hope I can pass the same on to my kids. After all that’s the American dream!
Posted by: Blue Collar | August 30, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm
I guess General George Washington the founder of the country was an expert of Economics
Posted by: putred | August 30, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm
Voting against the minimum wage? One of the best things he could do! You just had your precious minimum wage raised recently…how was this summer for summer jobs for youth? The worst in many years. Just as the opponents of the minimum wage predicted. Let the markets do their job!
Posted by: nor72 | August 30, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm
I am offended by Cindy – the Adulterous – Drug Addicted wanna be 1st Lady.
John McCain was married and left his wife for this RICH BITCH!
No one wants to be reminded that your husband married you for your MONEY.
But Cindy HONEY – he did.
AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF for FOOLING AROUND WITH HIM WHILE HE WAS STILL MARRIED!
Posted by: Traci | August 30, 2008, 2:31 pm 2:31 pm
Obama the empty suit can’t win this election. He’s just a narcissist. What a disaster.
Obama never won the primary. Obama stole it from Hillary.The world watched the DNC hand the nomination to Obama by silencing voters.
Obama has destroyed the Democratic Party because of his own self centered narcissist personality.
The media can say what they want about Obama winning the primary but voters know the truth, especially Clinton supporters. Obama ignored voters.
Florida and Michigan will never forget it.
Obama and Michelle were given a second chance to put Hillary on his ticket, but instead chose to hog the glory and embarrass the Democratic Party.
Obama could have won these women over.
Now McCain is winning the Hillary women with his VP pick.
Obama is risky, radical and not a great patriot. Remember: Rezko, (the criminal), Reverend Wright (the anti Semitic racist) and William Ayers ( Obama’s coworker = domestic terrorist)
God is watching and the world is staring at our unfair voting process.
The Democratic Party is embarrassing.
Posted by: Al from NJ | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
What a whiner.
Posted by: BarackStar | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
Raising the minimum wage has been shown to only reduce the # of jobs available, impacting most those who have the least skills. It’s not like employers have a bottomless bucket of cash they are keeping from their employees. Increases in costs are passed to customers. That’s called inflation. Then people have to pay more for what they need. It’s a non-ending cycle. Minimum wage jobs are not for heads of household.
Posted by: AZVet | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
Why doesn’t anyone bring up Obama’s drug dealing days? America will be the first country to have a ex drug dealer/ user as a president? I don’t think so!
Posted by: lr2008 | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
Cindy if you are not embarrassed about your wealth release your income tax info.
Posted by: twd1957 | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
The Obamas are rich, too. Their house/mansion was, however, purchased in a politically shady deal with a convicted felon, Tony Rezko. Cindy’s dad got his honestly.
Posted by: Marty | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
As the owner of two houses I can understand losing track after the fourth or fifth. But does it make me out of touch with the middle class worker earning a mere $4 million a year? Of course not, I remember those early days when dad left me only $50 million. I am not jealous that Cindy got $100 from her dad – it is the American dream (to inherit).
Posted by: poorboy | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
I know, saying McCain is out of touch is WAY WORSE than saying Obama would rather win a campaign than a war. I guess Bush betrayed us all by negotiating that timetable with Iraq, too?
Posted by: Deez | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
About one month ago Obama made a stern call for the press and the opposition to not include or refer to Michelle. I believe his words were “hands off”. Cindy McCain has not been in the public eye making speeches, let alone taking it upon herself to make controversial remarks. So, Ms. McCain has a point here, and Obama set the standard, which she has a right to expect.
Posted by: happydays | August 30, 2008, 2:32 pm 2:32 pm
It’s one thing being thankful of what you have and being concerned about what’s going on in America
its another not having a clue of how many houses you have and be so out of touch with what’s going on in America.
Its one thing to have surround yourself with people who have their finger on the pulse of American and its another to have your economic advisor tell us that we are having a mental recession and we are a nation of winers.
Its one thing to be concerned about the economics of America and its another to repeatedly admit that you dont have a clue about economics
its one thing to want to be in the senate with these qualities …its another thing to want to be the commander in chief with these qualities
no way
no how
no mccain
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm
McCain and his rich, snotty wife hate America — you can just tell from how they treat people poorer than them.
Cindy McCain has never worked a DAY in her life — Is THAT the “American Dream”??
Posted by: kevingq | August 30, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm
Voting against the minimum wage is great if you are not making minimum wage, and I am not. To be honest, I make just a tic over the 250K mark (wife included). I have worked my butt off with my small business and just when I get the first of MY DREAMS and goals accomplished, Obama wants to raise my taxes. It will be a cold day in a hot place before I vote to take money away from me and give to those who are sitting on their butts. I believe in the American spirit. Hard work is rewarded. I am sorry, but that is just not what Obama and the Democrats are preaching.
Posted by: trey | August 30, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm
Is poor little Cindy more insulted by Obama making fun of the houses or her husband calling her a C-nt?
Read for yourself as McCain calls his wife the C word in front of lots of people. Of course, he said he had a long day.
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/McCain_temper_boiled_over_in_92_0407.html
He treats his wife like trash!! I would have thought she developed a thick skin by now.
Posted by: Candy | August 30, 2008, 2:33 pm 2:33 pm
it is about time the MSM stops it’s blind love affair with a man who’s biggest acomplishment is running for the oval office……………and writing books………….about himself!
Obama it’s 50 states not 57!!
Posted by: virginia | August 30, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
The left are always demonizing success. They cannot stand it when people are successful on their own without the help of a big nanny state. Obama wants everyone to be dependent on the government for everything. Well, we wont stand for that. We want government out of the way. We stood up against marxist socialism before we will do so again in ’08. NoWay/Nobama 08
Country first McCain/Palin 08
Posted by: Norman | August 30, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
After the negative, mud slinging campaign McCain has waged, she is offended? Yet she is proud of her husband? Maybe she is hitting the prescription drugs again….
Posted by: Offended | August 30, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
Boo hoo, Cindy. It’s easy to dish it out, but hard to take, isn’t it? Just because your parents worked hard does not mean that you ever did.
Funny that you only get “offended” about these types of remarks pointing out your wealth, but then you have nothing to say about what really matters to the typical U.S. citizen. You not only cannot relate, you can’t empathize either; guess it is all about you, isn’t it…?
Posted by: Rachel in Iowa | August 30, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
OH stop the Jokes about MCain and the younger woman Palin. She has 5 kids for goodness sakes; he doesn’t want the responsibility!
Posted by: Thinking | August 30, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
BTW – don’t press the drug issue – Palin joined in (but didn’t inhale – how like Bill).
Posted by: jj | August 30, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
Cindy McCain quote… “I’m proud of what my dad and my mother did and what they built and left me. And I intend to carry their legacy as long as I can.”
Anotherwards Cindy… you never had to work a day in your life and you are going to keep shopping as long as the money holds out. Sounds like a great role model and first lady to me.
Posted by: Michael | August 30, 2008, 2:34 pm 2:34 pm
From Cindy’s response, it’s obvious McCain is a master of using women to advance his own agenda. Real strong, women refuse to be puppeteers for men. America will not be hoodwinked by republican lies any more…ENOUGH!!!
Posted by: America08 | August 30, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
Little funny coming from the party whose last gigolo nominee couldn’t remember who owned the SUV he just pulled up in.
Posted by: Nobel_MBP | August 30, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
If you’re not a POOR Black in this Horrible America the Obama’s don’t want anything to do with you. They want to give give give and take from the white guy. Next thing they will want to plant water melons on the white house lawn
Posted by: Lars | August 30, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
While I can appreciate candidates/families getting upset with negative portrayals even when suggestions are borne out of today’s reality of wealth–I wonder whether Cindy has ever verbalized that McCain has gone too far in jokes he makes at the expense of others (i.e. Obama, Chelsea, etc.)?
Posted by: Beth | August 30, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
I can see why she’s irritated. Who wants the Messiah made at them? Maybe she better do a better job of worshiping the ONE and ask Him to forgive her father’s sin of building a business and creating too many jobs.
Posted by: Bill Carson | August 30, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
I think OBAMA (the muslim socialist)is an empty Suit
Posted by: Billy D. | August 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm
In Obama’s kitchen are hardcore Marxists, political fixers, race-baiting preachers and rich white domestic terrorists. His two projects were slums and educational grants that failed even by their own admission. Both involved transfers of millions to Rezko and Ayers.
I get it. Only the political machine of Chicago can bring real change. Alice Palmer sends her best regards!
Posted by: Emerson | August 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm
Obama said nothing of McCain’s father. Obama’s comments were directed at Cindy’s husband. Nor did Obama mention anything about wanting people to live off the state. Get your facts straight Cindy and “traverler.” From Wasilla to the White House? I don’t think so. Her efforts to clean up her party in Alaska, just indicate to me how crooked the Republican party really is.
Posted by: Matthew S., Golden CO | August 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm
The Obama’s are living the American dream…through hard work and perseverance they have ascended to their positions and the sky’s the limit.
McCain, however, is living the Republican’s dream…marrying a multimillion dollar heiress.
Posted by: The_Edge | August 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm
“Now McCain is winning the Hillary women with his VP pick.” Posted by: Al from NJ | Aug 30, 2008 2:32:01 PM
I see you’ve been brain washed by Sean Hannity. I have not seen ONE Hillary supporter say they were going to vote for McSame now. Not on Fox, CNN, MSNBC or ABC. Not one, on any website.
Most woman are affended by McSame’s choice.
Posted by: BarackStar | August 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm
8 IS ENOUGH!!!
OBAMA 08’
Posted by: JD | August 30, 2008, 2:36 pm 2:36 pm
Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy.
Posted by: arugulaNewYork | August 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm
Hey Cindy the comment was about Dear John not your dear old daddy.
Obama 08
Posted by: mb2280 | August 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm
happydays
When did Obama say anything about Cindy McCain? That isn’t even what she was offended by.
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm
Vicodin does make her cranky doesnt it?
Posted by: Marjorie Kalman | August 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm
Cindy has a twisted view of the “American Dream” if she thinks that it’s about building a fortune off of alcohol and Mob connections and then, passing that “legacy” on to her family.
Her shrewish, self-absorbed nature is fully revealed in her refusal to acknowledge her siblings.
She coaxed away celebrity POW McCain from his loving first wife, with her $100 million dollar fortune.
Neither one of them have any idea of the trevails and worries of everyday American’s as they’ve struggled through the horrendous eight years of Bush/Cheney.
All American’s should be offended by the haughty whining of Cindy, the spoiled, vain little princess-wannabee.
Posted by: DrewInCharleston | August 30, 2008, 2:37 pm 2:37 pm
I am not sure, my grandmother in the EU does not like Obama with a passion, and the rest of my family in various countries in the EU thinks that he is a fake.
He ranks up there with Putin in their minds actually, is this who we want leading our country? I don’t, I will take the lesser of the evils on this one.
Both parties have problems, but one party seems to like to use those problems to constantly belittle us. How long has the democrat party complained about the poor, but then look at how much Obama gives to charity for example. It has ranged from 1.something% to now 7%(only because he is running for office), compared to McCain at over 20%.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
If McCain didn’t understand the middle class, he certainly will now after taking this middle class woman to be his vp candidate. McCain also knows how it is to have NOTHING as he did when he was a POW. Obama is a pompous windbag who has to have a huge stage and audience whenever he gives a speech to match his enormous ego. True heroes like MLK were content to speak anywhere to reach the people they truly cared about. MLK certainly wouldn’t have put on such an ostentatious spectacle.
Posted by: JKIR | August 30, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
You democrates are sure hate filled people. I feel sorry for you. What makes you so afraid?? Are you afraid if McCain wins you’ll lose your welfare check??
Posted by: shelly | August 30, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
It was okay for Kerry to suck off the teat of the Heinz fortune all these years (ask HIM how many homes they have …..), but not McCain to have wealth. Obama truly does hate those who are successful, and wants to make them give to others.
Posted by: Nowhere Man | August 30, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
It’s a sad commentary to see Obama, Biden, and many of their supporters being so hateful toward intelligent and well-qualified women, people who worked hard and succeeded, small towns, religion, and guns. The democrats just don’t like to see people do well without a government program.
Posted by: Jack | August 30, 2008, 2:38 pm 2:38 pm
I bet Cindy McShame will not be able to top Michelle Obama or Hilliary Clinton speeches becasue she is not alow to talk with out McShame approval. She can only repeat what Mcshame tell her with are all the war stories that everybody is tired of hearing.
Posted by: gl | August 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm
In Mr. Obama’s -CHANGED- world, the common people will never have to worry about pay checks, they won’t have any. The great mother of liberal society will make all your decisions for you. Why? Because Liberals don’t believe that you are smart enought to take care of yourselves. Only Ultra-Liberals are smart enough, just ask Mrs. Obama, she has already made such statements, just check her coronation speech in the DNC National Convention.
I don’t know why the greater media like ABC and the other major networks give Obama and all other Liberal programs such favourable attention. Quite a few have been hugely detrimental to the greater good of society on the whole. For a political party they seem to garner other people’s work and claim it for their own when in past history the Republician Party was far more encombassing to all people’s desire for truth, justice, and the American way.
But all that seems to be glossed over, by the Democrats and the Ultra-Liberals who make up Mr. Obama’s political groupies.
Posted by: Less1Leg | August 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm
Hi, remember me? I gave that big speech the other night at the Barakopolis? Anyone? Remember? Helloooooo? Remember when I spoke for 42 minutes and even though I said “I” 1432 times, it was all about YOU! Remember that? How selfless and humble am I? Remember when I said I was my brother’s keeper?? Well, good news, I sent my brother $1 and he’s taking the month of September off! Am I awesome or what?
Posted by: Barakulus at the Barakopolis | August 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm
Obama, unlike ANY of the republicans in or running for office, actually earned his money all himself. He went to Harvard Law school and got a great job, as did his wife.
The republicans are scared of actually successful, hard working people because they are lazy, do nothings who get their money from others (family, spouse).
Can you imagine McCain actually have worked for his money?
How about GW? He lost sooo much miney before his daddy bailed him out!! He is a total failure.
Posted by: lisa | August 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm
“I guess General George Washington the founder of the country was an expert of Economics” – putred
Actually, putred, Washington WAS an expert “of economics” (nice grammar by the way). He ran a huge family estate in Virginia from when he was a young man and was actually one of the wealthiest people in the United States. Your comment only shows how ignorant republicans are of this country’s history.
Posted by: ringo | August 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm
Republicans seems to think that people who inherit money somehow worked hard, or deserve it.
Neither is true.
Posted by: bob | August 30, 2008, 2:39 pm 2:39 pm
Well said, Al from NJ!!
Obama is a poser, which equates to being a loser.
Posted by: MB from CO | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
Hey Lisa you dope. McCain fought in a war you idiot.
Posted by: putred | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
she is such a skank – truly 10 times more trashy then the tabloid celebrities, Skank City
Posted by: alex anderson | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
Cause whats more important than attacking peoples character… i mean we could be voting on issues what what each person wants to do when they get into office.
But nah… you wanna talk about scandal… look up Keating 5.. and McCain ADMITTING guilt before you praise your white knight.
Posted by: Pin | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
I don’t understand everyone’s problem with Obami. All he wantss to turn the US into a giant Venezuela, like one of his Marxist heroes Chavez, and have us join the new socialist Americas. Vote for Obami he will save us from Capitalism.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
Reading the comments here it seems like the majority of Obama supporters talk about the Repubs are the masters of bash, but the posters themselves are the ones that write the offensive stuff. McCain’s wife is an example of the American Dream – what is wrong with that and I am sure she donates a lot of money to good causes.
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
The McCain campaign need to keep Mrs McCain as far from interviews as possible…her very sketchy past is not good for the campaign…Adultress, drug thieves who ruin people’s careers to feed a drug habit, who will not reveal tax details as every family who has campainged for 30 years now has (what is she hiding – the private just fees?)…. Not a role model the campaign needs right now…
Posted by: ringer | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
ringo you scum Washington also owned black slaves
Posted by: putred | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
That’s some high quality whining to go along with the breathtaking ignorance and racism being spewed on this thread. The McSpam Bots are giving Candidate McCain and his other non-racist supporters a bad name.
Posted by: Keith | August 30, 2008, 2:40 pm 2:40 pm
Well, at least we know Lars is racist.
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
OMG cindy McCain here is a question for you, many of us are having dificulty puting bread on the tabel and your husband is saying he feels how the slow economy afect the working and midle class worker’s althou he doesn’t even know how many houses he has may be the American peopel should apolegize LOL.
Posted by: Don'tcry | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
There is nothing more offensive that a whinny rich person. Boohoo leave my husband alone…talks about out of touch.
Posted by: Perspective | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
MCain called Obama elitist but Mcain and hiw wife are RICH REPUBLICANS whose parents were wealthy and powerful. Cindy never went to an inner city suburb in her life look at her! typical hamptons lifestyle.
Posted by: anyaanya | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
I be wanting Obama to win, he will make it a better place for us blacks. you whities arent all dat. if you not vote for him you be a racist. demorats rock
Posted by: LaKisha | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
Hmm.. so the politician (John McCain) marries a woman whose family is wealthy.
This sounds so familiar.. where has this scenario presented itself in the past?
OH!
Four years ago – the politician (John Kerry) marries a woman whose family is wealthy.
Funny – that wasn’t an issue for the Democrats then.. but it is now conveniently.
Posted by: Tom | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
Cindys parents lived the American dream, didn’t depend on a Chicago thug to give them a leg up. From a man who is nothing more than a ward heeler.
Posted by: RRmike | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
McCain squawked in a war, gave his captors military info, sounds like a chicken to me. Sqawk!
Posted by: karl a | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
WOW,
I just want everyone to read all the comments. I have seen this more and more. The American left is just loaded with hate and envy. Just read the comments. So what if Cindy McCain inherited her wealth? Her father worked his life for that wealth! look at the comments! I am not rich and I don’t care if she is!! This is truly turning out to be an “Entitlement generation. If you look close, Liberals are just Communists. Nothing more of less.
Posted by: Aboleo | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
Obama’s speech was so boring he said the same things over and over…Obama said nothing new because he knows nothing new but now that he’s got someone to say things for him that he was to chicken sh*t to say he’s big and bad Obama ….I think the American people will come to love McCain and Palin….And why doesn’t Obama talk about his mother and real father and his step father and what kind of men they were…Maybe McCain will bring all this out now that Obama whats to trash everyones family….Obama must really hate America the way he talks trash about her all the time …My god how have we all lived in such a country that gives us all freedom …Unlike other counties..
Posted by: PCC | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
It appears that the beer broad adulturess is as stupid as the ditz her husband has chosen as running mate.
McCain-Ditz…a perfect match of senility and stupidity….
Posted by: MccCain Ditz | August 30, 2008, 2:41 pm 2:41 pm
STFU, Beer Princess. Take another Percocet.
Posted by: gnocchi | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
ya, cindy’s dad’s story is a real rags to riches one…too bad that she leaves out his ties to organized crime
and the attack was against her hubby, who is the true elitest in this election
Posted by: Uncle Joe Mccarthy | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
McCain’s stump speech
noun verb POW. Check out my VP. Country First. Vote for me
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
she wasn’t so offended when she tried to make Michelle Obama Anti-American by twisting her words give me a break you hypocrite. Wheather Obama wins or not im glad you offended. What goes around, comes around.
Posted by: Laron | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
Obama accuses McCain of not knowing middle-class Americans? How dare he, the Messiah doesn’t seem to understand poverty, otherwise he would help his half-brother get himself out of his hut!! I wonder how many more half siblings he has living in huts?!!!
Posted by: Jo Anne | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
Obama says he is his brothers keeper. Well, Nobama’s half-brother is living on less than $1 a month in a shack in Kenya. I would hate for Nobama to be my keeper!!!!
Posted by: Norman | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
Rogue, I’m sure if you’re repeating the “mcsame” mantra, you’re quite the independent.
Give us a break, and give yourself a break on the kool aide.
Posted by: biscuits | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
Anyways.. if you are an Obama supporter… take his words to heart.
No need to call people name and question their character, do more, engage people in conversations that focus more on the issues then petty little things.
Comparison of Tax Plan, Energy Plan, Foreign Policy plan.
johnmccain.com
barackobama.com
All the info is there for you to do comparison, dont let the media skew what they want YOU to talk about.
Posted by: Pin | August 30, 2008, 2:42 pm 2:42 pm
OK. Obama has admitted that he took drugs. So the question should be asked as to where he got the money to buy the drugs? Note that Obama has never worked a hard day in his life, no manual labor, never even changed the oil in his car. OK, so where did he get his money for drugs? The answer probably is it was given to him. Money from his scholarships, money paid to him because he was black student who filled a quota. That should tell you something about his character, and how he thinks you become wealthy.
Posted by: BOB | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Georgie-Boy never asked Jean Francois Kerry how many houses he or his wife owned.
The old marxist media is so transparent in their bias and their arrogant, elitist is always on full display.
That’s why it’s so heartwarming to see them have such a meltdown over sarah palin – a true American that avoided the liberal/commie poison the media has been infected.
Posted by: freeperjim | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Well too bad it will go in history as one of the best speeches ever.
Posted by: Kathy | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Obama only objected a war until he got the far left scum bags to nominate him unfairly in the Caucus states. Now Chicken Hawk Obama wants to invade Pakistan and send more Americans into the middle east
Posted by: putred | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Posted by Juny – “I don’t think wealth should necessarily be an issue. It CAN make people less aware of how hard some people have it, but that awareness should be judged by a candidate’s actions, not his wealth. Voting against the minimum wage so many times sure suggests that McCain doesn’t “get it.”"
Actually the fact that McCain votes against minimum wage crap PROVES he DOES get it. Thoe paid minimum wage are paid what they are worth. If THEY want more do something to EARN more… If they are so stupid they start a family without being able to support the family WHY OH WHY is that MY fault/problem???
Posted by: Just say NObama, NObiden | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Obama worked? when? He’s mangaged nothing…he hasn’t even been a full time senator…all he’s done is run for president… Harvard Law…yep, he’s a harvard legacy…his pops was harvard…not poor kid from the tracks…
Posted by: j | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
I am really having a problem. Not with Obama…I know what he is and what he represents. What I am having a problem with is the lack of “wisdom” on the part of the American public. Do you really want socialism? Do you want someone to be your “nanny”? What happened to pride in country and accomplishments? What happened to solving problems yourselves? Do you think the people in Russia or Iran have any freedom? Nope…the government does it ALL for them. What are obama’s vague policies…socialism..in fact, fascism…and nobody gets it yet. Compare other government types with what you have in the USA and then post a good explanation to the “change” in government…not the person…and tell me why you want someone to do “everything” for you. You have lost your “freedom”
Posted by: Carolyn | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
McCain may be a filthy rich adulterer, but at least he was a prisoner of war.
Obama is a Manchurian Candidate Moslem.
Posted by: Shlomo Ep. | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Didnt McCain leave his wife and marry her after only 5 weeks? McCain met Palin just once. Honestly i get the feeling its like someone knocked on her door and said ‘hey wanna be the next VP candidate?’ and she was ‘um. Sure!’ and here we are. Finding out that McCain vetted her fit for VP slot after meeting her only ONCE shows McCain’s judgment is on par with Bush’s, entrusting a country of 300 million people to someone plucked out of the literal wilderness (Denali IS beautiful after all!) as a political move is unacceptable.
Posted by: Jason Bates 77 | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Wake up people! Obomb doesn’t like the Ayers ad so he goes to the JUSTICE DEPARTMENT? This is nothing more than intimidation! What’s wrong with free speech Mr. Liberal Socialist? Just a preview of what his administration do to silence opposition?
Posted by: Lee | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Amazing how many liberal hand wringing jealous people there are in the United States. Republicans are the only party which treats women with respect. Bill Clinton, John Edwards, DNC mistreatment of Hillary. When will women get it? YOU ARE BEING USED FOR YOUR IGNORANCE, Democrats count on it.
Posted by: bonnie dudley | August 30, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
Hey Barackstar – would that be most democrat women with a penis were offended by Palin as the GOP choice vor VP?
Posted by: TWP4U | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
What ever happened to civility and decorum? I am SHOCKED at what I just read on this blog. How can people be so hateful and cruel?
Oh I forgot…. It’s cool to be crude and abrasive.
Posted by: Joanne | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
John McCain offends me by voting against: Equal pay bill, veterans benefits, CHIPS, etc. etc. etc. I imagine you Ms Cindy offend your half sister by hogging the wealth that HER Dad left ALL to you.
AND on the cover of “People Magazine” Ms McCain, WHERE is Bridgett McCain? Does she offend you too??
Posted by: Trish | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
Rogue: Nice masquerade. McSame gave you away.
Posted by: Morgo | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
Hey there is a big difference between fighting in Vietnam war and being a pow for much of the war. Your McSame was a pow for the whole war. He is so stupid first time he went out they shot down his plan.
Posted by: change | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
I’m offended by slmim’s, juny’s, putred’s, John and Cindy’s ignorance.
Posted by: Sandra Moss | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
Does this corrupt Cindy know that:
In January 1993, an AVMT employee, who had discovered her illegal drug use, was terminated on budgetary grounds.
In April 2008, some recipes on the McCain campaign website attributed to Cindy McCain turned out to be copied from another Food Network
In May 2008, she declined to make her separate income tax return public, saying it was a privacy issue and that she would not do so even if she became First Lady.
Posted by: Bandi | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
It’s interesting that surveys show Republicans are always less enthisiastic about their candidates than Democrats are about theirs.
It would seem that Republicans live in the real world and see flaws even in their own candidates, while Democrats always promote their candidates to God-like status and display a cult mentality.
I just came back from the Holocaust Museum in Washington. Democrats actions are very reminiscent to Hitler Youth type of behavior in the religious ferver they display.
I am in no way comparing Obama to Hitler, just pointing out that when groups of people display such a fanatical herd mentality there is usually very little rational thinking going on.
99% of African-Americans will vote for Obama. This is issue based decision making?
Obama has been completely wrong on the troop surge, his economic theories are very off-base and detrimental, and his energy policy (against off-shore drilling for example) is a fantasy.
Of course, this is what makes America great. Even uninformed people with no knowledge of issues are entitled to vote.
Posted by: wayne | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
If the Black Used Car salesman says anything critical of my success and that of my wife, I won’t hesitate to knock his teeth out. Socialist scum!!!
Posted by: Ed Stanowicz | August 30, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
Everything Obama says offends me and makes me sick. I guess Obama as president would be great for losing weight, I’d be sick to my stomach everyday to see that filth in the white house
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
Perhaps Michelle Obama would like to hide her collection of $500.00 a pair Jimmy Chew shoes so that the Obamas can keep portraying themselves as poor. Michlle grew up in a nice brick home in a nice neighborhood so dont be fooled by their claims of poverty and being able to realte to poor people. Her hospital is the one that charges minorities without insurance 5 times more than whites with it or else they kick them to the curb. Cindy McCain is to be admired for what she has gone through in her life and for carrying herself with grace. Miscarriages, hospitalizations, prescription drug addiction like Brett Favre had- a son in Iraq, another son in a naval academy ,adopting children and helping poor children get medical assistance in poor countries. Michelles hospital kicks them out- Cindy travels to countries to do charity work and donates heavily. The Obamas need to shut their mouths – they are fakes and many will know it before November 4th !!!
Posted by: jimbo | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
Carolyn, you have to ask, what would Jesus do when he comes back to earth. Would he support the rich and greedy or would he support the meek and poor?
Posted by: Shlomo Ep. | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
“Geez – it looks like the Obama haters and Republican smear merchants are taking over the ABC blogs. America has had enough of their hate-filled, divisive rhetoric. We have a choice of uniting together now, or failing as a nation.”
Uh, yeah Annie, Cindy McCain was *responding* to Obama’s tired class warfare attacks on her family. Really bringing us all together there Barack, except for the rich who pay all the taxes for your BS government handouts. I am so tired of hearing how this liberal lightweight is going to bring us together, while he continues to attack McCain. And yeah, that down-the-line liberal voting record, really reaching across the aisle there Barack. Meanwhile, McCain has repeatedly worked with Dems. Can’t wait for the debates when the “brilliant’ Obama won’t have a script.
Posted by: JD | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
I love how they simultaneously play the “he’s an elitist” card as they act offended by Obama simply pointing out that they are not like the rest of us. It seemed fair when McCain tried to label Obama the same. The reality is, whether the American people realize it or not, we all have more in common with Obama than with McCain.
Posted by: Matt | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
Mrs. McCain does a lot of good with her inherited fortune. It’s nobody’s business how many properties her family purchases.
Posted by: SwingVoter | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
Did you know that Kennedy’s amassed wealth came from illegal bootlegging whiskey. Obama=Kennedy
McCains wealth came from legally distributing beer that puts thousands of Tax Paying Americans to work.
Posted by: putred | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
So McSame is hiding behind his wife’s skirt? How pathetic. Be a man John. You never worked a day in your life, it has always been daddy-in-law’s money that you sponged off from.
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 2:45 pm 2:45 pm
Yah Cindy can be offended by his speech, but I am offended at McCains record of continually voting againts the VETS. its sickening
Posted by: Jason Bates 77 | August 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
Beer for my horses! You tell them Cindy!
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
Cindy, ya look a little old in that pic! you better watch out before Mr. McCain leaves you like he left his first wife, Carol after her tragic, disfiguring car accident. i guess Mr. Palin better keep his wife (who is more expreienced in beauty pageants than government policy) on a tight leash too!
Posted by: ifyoudriveahummerihateyou | August 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
um, cindy mccain isn’t living the american dream.
her father did.
cindy mccain was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
Posted by: holz | August 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
What..?
Posted by: jim | August 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
Shocked by all the jealousy of Cindy McCain. You people would rather sit around and rip other peoples lives apart than do something productive. If you took the time to read about all the charitalbe work Cindy McCain has done, without any recognition, you would be as disgusted with yourselves as I am with you.
Posted by: Angie | August 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
If I was a Republican woman I’d be offended that when my party finally, 24 years after the Democrats first did it, select a woman cadidate for VP, they do it just to stir up controversy among the Democrats. That is so degrading.
Posted by: El_Pajaro | August 30, 2008, 2:46 pm 2:46 pm
Joe Biden represents the change we need!! HAHAHAHA….
Posted by: j | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
Was it just me or did others notice how McCain was staring at Palin’s as she was giving her speech in Dayton?
Cindy beware!!!
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?
Posted by: Shlomo Ep. | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
Can you imagine 4 years of Obama and everytime you object him your called a racist like they did to the Clinton’s
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
Posted by jock59801 – “I don’t think wealth should necessarily be an issue. It CAN make people less aware of how hard some people have it, but that awareness should be judged by a candidate’s actions, not his wealth. Voting against the minimum wage so many times sure suggests that McCain doesn’t “get it.”"
Actually the fact that McCain votes against minimum wage crap PROVES he DOES get it. Thoe paid minimum wage are paid what they are worth. If THEY want more do something to EARN more… If they are so stupid they start a family without being able to support the family WHY OH WHY is that MY fault/problem???
Posted by: Just say NObama, NObiden | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
Sounds like Cindy is the one doing all of the whining. All of you McMorons should look forward to Obama winning so your children will have a chance at an education that you obviously didn’t get.
Posted by: Sam | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
Obama did not even know what or where to seek and destroy… remember? He said he would attack our “ALLIES”… Michelle was never proud of her country until her husband was put in this position. Hmmm. He associates with VERY questionable organizations and both of them are racist… against whites. Obama is NOT the first African American nominee… he is half black and half white.
Posted by: kikig | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
WOW The paid RNC and John Bush McCain posters are really out in force. The McCain people, including Cindy McCain, think it is OK to defame Obama and/or Biden, but when the shoe is on the other foot they whine like cry-babies. As the syaing goes, “What’s good for the goose, is good for the gander.”
Posted by: Herb Gray | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
You said you would be a “traditional first lady”, Cindy. So why don’t you shut up and let the men do the talking?
Posted by: Brett | August 30, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
Shlomo Ep. your a dope also. Jesus drank wine. Get a life you paid Obama blogger
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
The libs are becoming more and more hateful as their panic becomes more and more apparent. McCain really shook them up and wiped out the Dem Convention
lift they thought they could build off.
Too Bad…Too Sad…glad I’m not a Dem.
Posted by: Beverly Daniel | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
Good gracious people — this country is in tough shape, maybe we should all stop calling each other names and try figuring out how to fix it instead? This is ridiculous.
Posted by: nae | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
Why dont we ask Obama about his brothers house hmmmmmmmmmmm….?
Posted by: Bob | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
The hateful vulgarities of Liberals never ceases to amaze me. Look at the vile language used by those attacking Cindy McCain and remember that all she said was that she was offended by Obama’s remarks. You people disgust me and most Americans with your continuous vilification of all that is good and honorable. You will loose again come November.
Posted by: RalphSchmalph | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
Cindy enjoys having a powerful and ignorant husband, Crash McCain.
Posted by: spook | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
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Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
8 is enough!
Posted by: Matthew S., Golden CO | August 30, 2008, 2:48 pm 2:48 pm
Carolyn, you have to ask, what would Jesus do when he comes back to earth. Would he support the rich and greedy or would he support the meek and poor?
I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?
Posted by: Shlomo Ep. | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
cindy cruella deville your another piece of trash. The Clinton’s are going to vote for McCain no matter what they say publically
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Why is Obama attacking her family’s wealth rather than the issues? He is such a coward. Obama should not talk as he was fed with a silver spoon in his mouth. At least Cindy’s family worked hard to become wealthy. Obama’s idea of becoming wealthy is to receive welfare checks each day and cry foul when asked to work hard for the money.
Posted by: NEXT | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
I wonder how many times Cindy will mention John was POW in her interview tomorrow.
Posted by: JD | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Ralph…. I don’t think obama has a brother. duhhhhh
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Why doesn’t anyone ask Cincy McCain about the black daughter she brought home from Africa who was in poor physical shape and who she decided to adopt. The McCain’s don’t sound like they are out of touch with what is going on in the world to me.
Posted by: Sandy | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Let’s see. We have Cindy “Born with a silver mug in her hand,” McCain upset with Obama after her husband called him unpatriotic, a celebrity, someone who would put an election ahead of winning a war, yet cannot quite fathom how her husband insulted women everywhere by thinking that they would be stupid enough to vote for him just because he puts an air head on the ticket.
Wake up, Cindy. There is a tidal wave of Democrats ready to steam roll over the nonsense of GOP candidates that has gone on for years and send you back to Sedona along with ‘Bomb ‘em, Johnny Mac.’
Posted by: David Jones | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Shlomo Ep. you scum. Jesus drank wine and made wine out of water
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Did you know that Kennedy’s amassed wealth came from illegal bootlegging whiskey. Obama=Kennedy=mob=tyrant
McCains wealth came from legally distributing beer that puts thousands of Tax Paying Americans to work
Posted by: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Cindy thinks that was below the belt? First of all, the issue is not that the McCains are super rich. The issue is that someone who can’t even count how many homes he owns must be out of touch with how average people live their lives.
And second, that mild criticism is over the line, but it’s OK for her husband to accuse Obama of treason? Accusing someone of wanting our nation to lose a war in order to win an election is exactly the same as accusing him of treason.
Posted by: rhetorical tool | August 30, 2008, 2:49 pm 2:49 pm
Carolyn, you have to ask, what would Jesus do when he comes back to earth. Would he support the rich and greedy or would he support the meek and poor?
I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?
Posted by: Shlomo Ep. | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
Cindy McCain quote… “I’m proud of what my dad and my mother did and what they built and left me. And I intend to carry their legacy as long as I can.”
Anotherwards Cindy… you never had to work a day in your life and you are going to keep shopping as long as the money holds out. Sounds like a great role model and first lady to me.
What’s wrong Michael, you sound jealous that someone has more then you. Let’s be honest here, if your Mommy and Daddy left you millions, you’d be doing the same. I also would bet the farm that you would not have worked a day in your life either. Get real man. It’s OK for the Kennedy’s, Kerry’s, Rockerfeller’s, Pelosi’s, etc, etc! Typical double standards as usual. I don’t see them redistributing THEIR money. You know, that money that never worked for!!
Posted by: Jo Anne | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
John McCain may not know “off-the-cuff” how many investment properties he has; but, that’s much preferable to “57″ State Obama who doesn’t even know how many states there are in America!! Greg Neubeck
Posted by: Greg Neubeck | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
BHO is a FAKE! It is that simple.. his ties with some of the worst thief’s and murderers and bigots in America IS hIS WORLD.. and he should be indicted by his world.
To the Bolsheviks , who love this man, just like they loved Lenin.. you will be hurt the most.. because careful what you wish for…you have never seen a hard day in your lives.. and if you did you would be voting for Mc Cain.. not the Chicago hate and corrupt machine.. the machine that will take you down as they have millions of innocent Blacks unaware.
Posted by: dico | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
Good for you Cindy McCain!!!!!
Posted by: Scooter | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
As long as the democrats continue to forward a socialist agenda I cannot vote for them or anyone in that party. Socialism cannot lead to long term success as it always bankrupts the state. People need to work for what they want and pay for what they want themselves. We do not need another entitlement program. The government’s role must be to regulate things so they are fair among all the people; not to punish being successful through tax and spend entitlements.
A liberal has no problem understanding that raising taxes on cigaretts and alchohol is effective at reducing the consumption of these items but fails to grasp that punishing success will lead to reduced incentives to attempt innovative things.
The American dream involves freedom from government intrusion into your life and independence to pursue your own happiness. And that is not what the democrats and socialist ideals stand for.
Posted by: rcj | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
aH YES, THE ILLITERATE REACTIONARY SCUM WHO STILL THINK SOCIALISM IS THE REAL DANGER AMERICA FACES. WAY TO KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES YOU WHISKEY TANGO COUCH GENERALS . yOU COMMAND YOUR MOUSE WITH SUCH CONFIDENCE. I JUST GOT BACK FROM MY 2ND TOUR IN IRAQ AND BELIEVE ME THERE WERE NO COMMUNISTS THERE. KEEP REPEATING EVERY BLATANT LIE YOU READ ON THE NET ABOUT WHICH RELIGION SO AND SO IS, AND WHO HAS SECRET PLANS TO TAKE OVER THE WHITE HOUSE WHILE THE REAL THREATS SMILE IN THE FACE OF YOUR HEROES AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR INCOMPETENCE TO RECRUIT MORE AND MORE FROM THE SLUMS OF THE WORLD TO WHOM WE USED TO BE A BEACON OF HOPE. I’VE BEEN THERE WHILE YOU SAT IN YOUR DEN AND GORGED ON THE FAT ON THE LAND ME AND MY BROTHERS FOUGHT FOR. FOR SHAME!
Posted by: dutch | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
Since when is it a crime to be rich? I suppose it is in communist countries….. and that’s what the demorats want for the USA. Go Cindy go! I’m sure your companies provide a lot of jobs and revenues to help the demorats get their welfare checks on time.
Posted by: shelly | August 30, 2008, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
The right demonizes success by becoming rich and using it as an excuse to be total civic bastards.
There are plenty of moral, good citizens who have built wealth.
They just tend not to be Republicans.
Posted by: labradog | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
Obama, a man who didn’t know his own 20+ year pastor was a radical, activist racist, a man whom, for over 20 years “Only barely knew” an unapologetic domestic terrorist, is chastising McCain for not knowing how many houses he owns? Is this a case of a black pot calling a white kettle black? Petty, petty, petty!
Posted by: AlchyDave25 | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
You leftist’s sound…. scared. You are starting to panic big time. You should. More Obama dirt coming soon…. better hope 2012 is better for you.
Posted by: T_E_X | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
Sarah Palin’s accomplishments, associates and experiences can be openly traced back to her graduation from High School.
Why is Barac Obama covering up his history?
What and Who is he hiding?
I HOPE and TRUST that the full Truth will come out and that will CHANGE everything in this election!
Posted by: jj@wi | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
Junker, did Jesus get drunk?
Posted by: Shlomo Ep. | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
Did you know that Kennedy’s amassed wealth came from illegal bootlegging whiskey. Obama=Kennedy
McCains wealth came from legally distributing beer that puts thousands of Tax Paying Americans to work
Posted by: YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
Amidst the fray, there is a real chance that with the Pick of Palin (isn’t that fun to say?), this race might actually get back to the issues. You people (BOTH SIDES) aren’t helping, however… and that just shows me how UNREADY this country is for change. Power comes with responsibility… and neither party is demonstrating much of either. Examine your hearts. Isn’t that what Obama has said anyway? How much dislike do you have towards those who disagree with you? How much pride do you have in your own opinion? Answer them, and you’ll able to make a clear choice on who really deserves to lead our country.
Posted by: RedWhiteAndTrue | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
Why do we care what a drug dealing, drug addicted thief thinks?
Posted by: felipe | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
Well Cindy I am offended that you and your father abandoned your half siblings.
Since you never had to work for a living I guess that you were not capable of the necessary compassion to be generous with them when you father left them out of the will.
I am also offended by women who date married men.
Posted by: Jenny | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
dico
Obviously there are a lot of people who disagree with you. Isn’t democracy fun?
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
EAT THE RICH
Posted by: Teeming Masses | August 30, 2008, 2:51 pm 2:51 pm
After the negative, mud slinging/lies the McCain campaign has waged, Cindy McCain is offended. Give me a break! Move-on everyone — there’s nothing here!!! This is “manufactured” outrage. It worked for Lynn Cheney — they think it will work in this campaign also. NOT THIS TIME!
Posted by: Hazel | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Carolyn, you have to ask, what would Jesus do when he comes back to earth. Would he support the rich and greedy or would he support the meek and poor?
I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?
Posted by: Shlomo Ep. | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Obama is run by his mama, ABC and all the lib media crap never changes. He’s never taken on anyone tougher than a mosquito. And by the way, since when is a Harvard educated Law professor a “workin man”? His speech was full of *&^* he can’t deliver, goodbye you historical footnote!
Posted by: hawk | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Nothing breeds Democrat/liberal contempt more than sucessful Republicans. Let’s not forget the Dems have more millionaires in congress than the GOP. Obama had to get elected to the senate before he could bank his first million. Big step up for the Chicago “community organizer.” The McCain fortune was made the old fashioned way – it was earned. Obama is creating his by being elected to the US Senate. I wonder what the presidency is worth to him? The McCains will probably lose money if John is elected. So let’s beat-up on Cindy and John McCain about how many homes they own for them and their children. Maybe this will keep people from asking about the Obama’s new $1.4 million home and their little deal with Tony Rezko.
Posted by: The Bobfather | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
The progressives have done well in vilifying (for the ignorant out there this means talking bad about) people and companies that make good for themselves, their families and their employees and this continues today. You people should be ashamed of yourselves, you praise the hollow like Paris Hilton, and chastise Cindy McCain. Look at the facts, the wealthy conservatives give more to charity than do the progressives. Look at the difference between McCain (>25%) and the Obama’s (<5%). Oh, that is right, it should be taken by the government and then distributed to the ones deemed needy by the chairman President and Congress. Thanks for the hatred, Weatherman (Ayers), nastyness and the US of KKKA, Mr. Obama. You claim that Republicans can be judged by the company they keep, yet you sir associate with racists, anarchists, terrorists and Marxists and other community organizers with no consequence. That is right, to you we are dumb and should take what you say as gospel… At least my public education was not tainted by your progressives and my parents taught me to think on my own.
Posted by: ClassicLiberal | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
I just have one question for the Obama supporters here. Why is your candidate not polling 15-20 points higher than McCain? McCain is nothing special, certainly not a Reagan or JFK. In this year where the vast majority of Americans are down on the Republican Party, any run of the mill Democrat should be leading McCain by 20 points in the polls. Instead, Obama is going in the other direction, I’ve seen a Gallup and Rasmussen poll in the past week that put McCain ahead! I think these polls say a LOT about Mr. Obama.
Posted by: JRS | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Did anyone else notice that Obama is basically sounding totally opposite of JFK? Remember the “Ask not what your country can do for you” line. Obama is basically saying “We’re here to pay all your bills if you’re too lazy to get a job” Liberals make me sick. THAT’S why you won’t get the white house. Cowards.
McCain/Palin ’08
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
What I find amazing is the level of hate the left has for anyone with different ideals then them has driven them to nominate a guy who is friendly with terrorists, hates America and has a wife who advertizes that hate, and belonged to a church for 20 years with a racist American hating preacher. You have no grasp of history and no understanding of economics and your hate of republicans drives all of you decisions. There is no credible reason why Obama should have even finished third in an state primary and here he is the pride of your party. Your hate for the opposition, not convictions or ideals, is what drives your party and your voting decisions and is what has put up the worst candidate, for our country, in the history of your party when you consider these are arguably the most difficult times we have ever faced.
Posted by: Scott | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Cindy’s father was a wounded WWII vet who invested his mustering out pay and borrowed money for a beer distributorship in what was a forsaken little corner of America. Arizona grew it grew. Cindy put in the hours along side of her dad. No government subsidies. Michelle Obama received a $200,000 raise from the “non profit” University of Chicago hospital for a make work job as soon as her husband was elected to the Senate.At the start of the campaign she was making $317,000. per year for “community outreach”. Of course, her husband obtained a $1mil earmark for the hospital. Cindy McCain was a friend of Mother Theresa. Michelle Obama a devoted follower of Reverend Wright. nuff said?
Posted by: David FeHill | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
GOP CONVENTION SPEECHES
McCain is energetic and a maverick
noun verb bla bla
POW
POW
Did I mention he was a POW
Hillary voters check out my VP
George who?
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 2:52 pm 2:52 pm
Carolyn, you have to ask, what would Jesus do when he comes back to earth. Would he support the rich and greedy or would he support the meek and poor?
I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
And well said, dutch…
Posted by: RedWhiteAndTrue | August 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
Don’t hate because she is wealthy. If you want to be wealthy yourself go and work for it; no one is stopping you. This is America and we have the freedom to do what we want; it is in opportunistic country. If you are not making an effort to better your life then keep your mouth shut…..
Posted by: Tango | August 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
Has the U.S. deteriorated that bad in the last 8 years? The way som Dems speak you’d think we are on the verge of the apocolypse. We haven’t had another terrorist attack since 9/11. The war hasn’t gone as planned (war has a way of doing that…it’s sort of messy)) but the surge seems to be working. I’m solidly middle class (not upper, not lower)and other than riding my bike more and thinking up alternatives to long summer vacations (day trips) my life isn’t much different. Actually, riding my bike more has been good…right? The hysteria that’s being fueled by the press is really lost on me. Try living during the Revolution, War of 1812, (when Washington was burned) the Civil War, WWII, the Depression, does anyone remeber the long gas lines and inflation of the 70′s? I’m not heavily for either canidate but the vitriol in the press is really misguided.
Posted by: smp65 | August 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
The posts here clearly illustrate how self-loathing and hateful the left has become in this country. How ugly you people are. How idiotic and mean-spirited your comments. You people don’t want to debate, because the facts and logic are not your friend.
Posted by: enos | August 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
On the cover of “People Magazine” is a photo of the Palin & McCain families. Now, I can understand why the sons aren’t in the photo but where is Bridgett McCain? I feel so sorry for that little girl, it seems she is only brought “out” at the McCain’s convenience.
Posted by: Trish | August 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
These comments provide ample evidence of the failure of US public education:.
Incredibly, after eight years of catastrophic GOP incompetence, misfeasance, and malfeasance, there appear to be people so utterly unable to process information, so utterly bereft of analytical skills, and so utterly dumnbf**ck stupid, that they would not only vote for, but even advocate for, a GOP candidate for President.
Posted by: McCain-Ditz 2008 | August 30, 2008, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
Carolyn, you have to ask, what would Jesus do when he comes back to earth. Would he support the rich and greedy or would he support the meek and poor?
I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
Democrats continue to divide our country with the same hate speech they have for Bush. Democrats weakened our country with their hate. Obama, Pelosi and Reid are examples of GREED!! through the needy people who are following with their eyes shut. Wake up, democrats want money and POWER for more money!!
Posted by: S Bryan | August 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
felipe
If a “drug dealing, drug addicted thief ” ever runs for office, I probably wouldn’t care what he said. But I think McCain is still worth listening to.
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
I have a graduate degree and the only job I can seem to find are ones just over minimum wage. When minimum wage increases my pay doesn’t and then I see the prices of everything else go up. I applaud politicians that want to freeze minimum wage because increasing it only makes my life more difficult.
THat said, I don’t think that Mrs. McCain did anything to help her husband with this. She has to know that if housegate is the biggest ammunition has agaisnt McCain, it’s going to be brought up. Choose your battles Cindy, this isn’t one to get upset about.
Posted by: Jenn C | August 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
Is Cindy back on drugs?
Posted by: Zambero | August 30, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
As an independent, I find Obama’s speech to be politics as usual. Obama is nothing but a hypocrite. He says he wants change, but all he does is attack McCain for saying that the reporter should check with his staff for the number of houses. He didn’t know because he didn’t buy them and he doesn’t live in them. In fact he doesn’t own them. Obama is just an empty suit and a petty politician.
Posted by: Dan, Reading/USA | August 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
McCain associates with one of the worlds most dangerous terrorists – BUSH – starting a war based on lies, hundreds of thousands Iraqi’s DEAD, thousands of Americans DEAD, we are FED up with the Republican Criminal Agenda. You GOP people are sheep, look at your legacy of the last 8 years. WAKE UP.
Posted by: Tim | August 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
Carolyn, you have to ask, what would Jesus do when he comes back to earth. Would he support the rich and greedy or would he support the meek and poor?
I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
There are hundreds and thousands of Americans that own or aspire to own a second vacation home. Obama just lost their vote! By the time this race is over Obama will only have welfare rats, black and far left vote in his pocket.
Just like Obama said we need to stop eating so much food and stop driving SUV’s and stop keeping our houses at 70 degrees. Obama thinks we all should submit to communism, the majority of this country enjoys the right to chose what we want, work hard and be successful! Yup – Obama is loosing votes every time he opens his retarded mouth.
Posted by: Adelyn | August 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
I see that some of you seem to deem being rich as something evil. Do any of you ever stop to think that if it weren’t for rich people, very few of you would even have a job. Let the rich have it. It only helps us all when they spend it on new businesses and give their employees raises. And did you know that raising the minimum wage is no different than raising taxes. Companies have to raise the price of their products and/or lay off employees to compensate. Please get an education. Oh, and do you libs kiss your mothers with those trashy mouths?
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
Do you guys really want a president that wants change, a change that will in fact turn America the Beautiful into a Marxist, Communistic, socialistic society? Do you want a society where we will be standing in long lines to buy a loaf of bread, where we will not be free to worship the One True and Living God?
Don’t fall into Caesar Obama’s trap.
Vote for McCain!
Posted by: Coker | August 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
Awwwwwww….poor Johnny got his feelings hurt….c’mon, show me your boo-boo…
Posted by: Gee | August 30, 2008, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm
McCain associates with one of the worlds most dangerous terrorists – BUSH – starting a war based on lies, hundreds of thousands Iraqi’s DEAD, thousands of Americans DEAD, we are FED up with the Republican Criminal Agenda. You GOP people are sheep, look at your legacy of the last 8 years. WAKE UP.
Posted by: S Bryan | August 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm
S Bryan: “democrats want money and POWER for more money.”
Well, since the Republicans are even worse that way, what are we going to do?
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm
Fascinating to see the number of posts taken from the RNC playbook. Some people are paid to do it, others are suckered into it, but they all conform closely to the John Bush McCain “talking points”. Cindy McCain is a whiner, nothing more or less.
Posted by: Herb Gray | August 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm
Betty (In Baltimore), see a doctor!
Posted by: Ron C Clair | August 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm
I’m offended by Cindy McCain. She is a homewrecker that married the man she cheated with. She is in no position to be “offended” by anyone. She is offended by the fact that she owns so many houses, her husband cant even remember how many?……give me a break
Posted by: VAmon | August 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm
sted by: Annie | Aug 30, 2008 2:26:37 PM
I sure hope she donates money to Alcoholics Anonymous. She surely provides them with customers.
Dear, sweet, diluded Annie haven’t you heard all the Irish whiskey that comes into this country puts money into the Kennedy family coffers. That’s right Joseph P. (I think Hitler is swell) Kennedy made a deal that supplied this country with whiskey and the IRA with money. You have the naivete to complain about a business that HER FATHER started and she inherited. Take it up with her father or blame Ted Kennedy for what his family has done to this country. At least then you won’t be a hypocrite.
Posted by: Calvin0007 | August 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm
Hey Junker… it’s extremely important to specify HOW Jesus would have supprted the poor… not with money, but with the living water of His Holy Word, where it tells the poor that money doesn’t matter, because they are rich beyond measure with Christ. Just a thought…
Posted by: RedWhiteAndTrue | August 30, 2008, 2:56 pm 2:56 pm
And does Obama have anything to say about Caroline Kennedy’s inherited wealth?
Posted by: Regina Drake | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
Can’t believe the number of people on here complaining about Cindy McCain’s money. You are probably the same people who want the government to take care of you…thus, Obama supporters.
Shame on you rich people!! How dare you work hard, support yourself, & create jobs. You should be sitting on your @sses & looking for a hand-out from the government!!
Posted by: American dream | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
It was the “mob boss” Joe Kennedy who made all his money from alcohol and mob connections the passed it on to the New Layabouts we are stuck with now.
Posted by: bill | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
Obama: Community agitator… er, organizer, 143 working days in the Senate, childhood idol was communist Frank Davis, 20 year member of America-hating Rev. Wright’s church, good friends with unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers, champion of socialist wealth redistribution programs…Do I want to vote for this guy? Hmmm… helluva tough decision.
Posted by: Stan | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Time someone nailed her between the eyes she is a snob and a wanna b Barbie.I hope they go after her for taking MCCain away from a wife who needed him.Now whos winning??????????????????????????Gads so many mean things she said and now the shoe is ont he other foot I hope it hurts big time.
Posted by: indp voter | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
McCain has said FAR WORSE things about Obama than Obama has said about McCain.
Just ridiculous.
Posted by: vickie | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
She’s absolutely correct. By the way, who is Obama? We’re so close to a national election and no one knows anything about him. Does anyone else have similar concerns?
http://tellmesomethingaboutobama.blogspot.com
Posted by: Raif | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
“God Damn America”. Public quote by Jeremiah Wright, pastor, family friend of Barack Obama. How much more do you need to know about a man who associates both himself and his family with such people and claims he wants to lead the multi cultural land of freedom?
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
I do believe that Obama said the truth about John because he cannot remember nothing it is time for nursing home Americans should not take the risk on mccain
Posted by: MORGAN | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
Obama is offended that anyone but he and his wife can live in a mansion.He would like everyone else to live like his brother
Posted by: Andrea | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
McCain was a prisoner of war. We need to have more heroes running for president. He has the experience.
What about Barry Obama? He’s clean, can speak well, didn’t commit adultery and doesn’t sell sinful products like beer. He doesn’t have anything going for him.
Posted by: junker | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
I don’t want anything to do with the kind of country Obaman and his hateful wife will create for us given the chance.
Me and millions more like me WILL NOT LET IT HAPPEN.
Posted by: Zipperhead | August 30, 2008, 2:57 pm 2:57 pm
Oh look it’s Omentum. You’re still showing yourself here? Have you not seen enough? Wait until the polls come out next week. This election is over little girl.
McCain/Palin ’08
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
I don’t think anybody here should remind anybody about Cindy’s McCain’s half-relatives.
Let’s not forget that Obama has half-relatives scattered throughout the third world and some of them are living in shacks.
Posted by: justthefacts | August 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
David – That is the exact same arguments that wealthy aristocrats have been making for centuries. That is why we had a revolution.
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
Obama beat up my grandma! Obama ate my dog!
Wah, wah, wah. You all sound so ridiculous.
It’s ok when McCain says that Obama (who is also a selfmade man) is a celebrity and an elitist. But when Obama responds with what is known facts that McCain is living off his fat cat wife then you people go crazy.
Posted by: Kloche | August 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
I am so sick of seeing Oprah and her support for her fellow black man. Who cares what she has to say- she is a nobody and a racist!
Posted by: barry | August 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
Too bad Cindy. Your husband is an opportunistic self-serving, short sighted USER playing a dangerous GAME with the American public. Both of you are out of economic touch with 95% of the American Public and that trickles down to everything related to your perspective. 38 million viewers tuned in to Obamas acceptance speech. That number is DOUBLE to those who watched Kerry’s (and… how close was that race?) OBVIOUSLY, there is compelling and tangible PROOF concerning the overwhelming interest and resonating appeal with the Obama message – one one the McCain camp feels rightfully concerned about. Your husbands RESPONSE, one of the MOST IMPORTANT up until now, was one born out of weak desperation, with no sane or lucid thought beyond the singular goal of becoming elected. Pitiful and appalling in the long-term. Let’s see… Palin and Putin??? Palin and Ahmadinejad? Team Obama and America actually does HAVE A CLUE and they GET IT. I’m sorry The song “Desperado” will forever come to mind whenever McCain is mentioned. And that’s as good as it gets!
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses?
You been out ridin’ fences for so long now
Oh, you’re a hard one
I know that you got your reasons
These things that are pleasin’ you
Can hurt you somehow…
Posted by: Libratine | August 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
1) McCain is bad; he can’t tell yo ow much real estate he owns ’cause someone else manages it. Uh huh. I bet you can’t tell me exactly where every dollar goes in your budget either. Which is why you probably have a lot of debt.
2) McCain “milks” his POW experience. For most people in the USA, nothing ever happens to them that could really cause a permanent life-changing attitude adjustment. SO they can’t relate to a truly significant experience of any kind. Try being a POW for a while and then “just get over it”.
3) The Bible doesn’t forbid alcohol; Jesus turned water into wine and it wasn’t grape juice, sonny. Take a little wine for your stomach’s sake, Paul advised. Only alcohol can kill stomach bugs, not grape juice.
4. America deserves what is coming our way and it isn’t gonna be good. Buckle up, folks.
Posted by: Looloo | August 30, 2008, 2:58 pm 2:58 pm
Eight is Enough
I think that Obama is correct. When only above $5 million is rich, then he is out of touch.
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
Cindy’s a home wrecker? What do you call Obama’s mother? Obama’s dad WAS MARRIED to his first wife when she had Obama making him the first BASTARD wannabe President!
Posted by: Adelyn | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
LIKE WHAT VICKIE????
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
I love the arguments of the brain-dead troglodytes on the left…
McCain married Cindy for her money? How quickly (and wisely) libs try to forget about their last failed candidate John “Why the long face?” Kerry’s marrying habits.
She’s a whiner? I guess the Democrat party hasn’t yet cornered the market on being “offended/ concerned/troubled/incensed/disturbed,” when the opposition says something it doesn’t like.
Because her family was in the beer distribution business she’s somehow responsible for alcoholism? The libs should be erecting monuments to her for making it possible for their kind to stomach procreation with each other.
Posted by: Pete | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
This just in, McCain’s POW jail cell was larger than Obama’s half brothers hut/house. McCain should feel ashamed of himself over that.
Seriously, it is time that people stop looking at petty differences and start working together. People get along fine until they learn someone is a democrat or republican, and then suddenly they can not work together. Get a grip America, who cares if someone thinks differently than you, they are still a person, still worthy of the same respect.
Makes me sick when people like Obama say they will work with Iran, but they won’t even work with the other side of congress??? What???
I want CHANGE, I want politicians that are not willing to work with each gone from office. This is the CHANGE that America needs, regardless if you are democrat, progressive, republican, conservative, whatever, do the right thing, do not vote blindly! Do the research, don’t listen to media bias or soundbites, lets CHANGE our country.
Honestly I think the media picked Obama and McCain, neither one of them are the best that America has to offer, but they sure make a good news story now don’t they! We need to reform how our politicians are elected, we need the good ones that just don’t have the money to compete to be able to compete.
Come on America, it is up to us to CHANGE our country. Not Obama or McCain, they can not change anything.
One thing I will give McCain, he listens to the average citizen, when the grassroots said pick Palin, he did. When we said we need to look at drilling, he changed his position and said ok lets drill. Pelosi just goes home and ignores our letters, she needs to be fired.
Instead of voting for the word “Change”, lets actually make sure CHANGE happens.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
Cindy McCain doesn’t get it, not suprising.
THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING WEALTHY. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WHEN YOU’RE SO OUT OF TOUCH WITH REGULAR AMERICANS THAT YOU DON’T KNOW HOW MANY HOUSES YOU OWN.
What a moron.
Posted by: Jeff | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
Conservatives like to talk about the American Dream. But they’re too foolish to realize that you have to be asleep to believe it. If we think owning multiple homes is a honorable – or “American” – value, while millions go homeless, hungry, uneducated, etc. etc. then ya’ll need to wake up. It’s conservatives that are running this country into the ground and only dems can lift it back up.
Posted by: Nick | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
WERE DO YOU WANT YOUR INEXPEIREANCE AT THE TOP OF THE TICKET OR THE BOTTOM, ALSO NOTE THAT IN BHO SPEACH HE SAYS THAT HE WAS BORN IN KENYA SO THERE PROBLY IS SOMTHING IN THE FAKE BIRTH CERTIFACATE AND HIS INDONEASIAN CITACENSHIP UNDER THE NAME OF BARRY SOETORO OF MUSLUM RELIGION, WHERE IS HIS PASS PORT FOR HIS 81 TRIP TO PAKISTAN??? HE ISNT ELECTABLE!!!!
Posted by: RELD1127 | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
C’mon Johnny….I know you can’t help it that you’re old and feeble-minded…it’s just not fair for those bad guys to point it out…come have a nap, and calm down….
Posted by: Gee | August 30, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
What would George Washington do?
Posted by: ClassicLiberal | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
A load of interesting stuff about John McCain from brother Joe.
1. It shows Cindy mirroring the role his mother had when he was a boy.
2. Shows his family was Navy royalty with both father and grandfather being admirals.
3. Shows how out of touch the McCains are with average people — Mom was managing the oil leases [my mom did that too LOL!] and John knows how Americans are because he serves on a committee.
4. Finally, brains don’t flow on the male side as dad and grandpa finished near the bottom of their classes along with John.
“The person who took care of all the business was my mother,” he said. “My father had no idea about the family business, what oil leases he owned in Oklahoma.”
Joe McCain, who makes his home in Washington’s Northern Virginia suburbs, chuckled when recalling that “one time, [John McCain's mother] bought a house to remodel” in Southeast Washington while “[dad] was at sea.”
John McCain’s years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee also help him “emphasize with the American people” on pocketbook issues, Joe McCain said.
John McCain was a less-than-stellar student who graduated fifth from the bottom of his class at the Naval Academy.
“By the way, that’s a McCain tradition,” he said. “My father and grandfather, both four-star admirals, and they graduated in the bottom fourth of their class, too.”
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
Obama is offensive to anyone working hard for a buck. He has a typical Marxist view that anyone who has money must be evil.
Posted by: Gina | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
Obama got his money the old fashioned way – he tuned up his car, checked the air in the tires and used less energy.
Posted by: USA Akbar | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
I notice a large number of rants by the typical GOP drones who say and do anything their party wants. If it was McSame attacking Obama for the same thing – they would be “yeah ha !!” while they watch Nascar with a bud in hand.
Spare me.
McSame is so out of touch he has no idea how many houses he has? Are you kidding me?
These fools would support anyone the GOP put forth – yeah – look at GWB for the latest example.
Posted by: phil | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
The “how many houses?” issue shows McCain’s excellent judgment. He didn’t know for certain, so instead of getting it incorrect, he deferred an answer. Team Obama sensed blood and rushed out an ad claiming they have seven. But they were wrong; it’s eight. So McCain was more prudent than Obama’s people on this one. And, determining the number is actually a very complex issue, involving controlling interests in properties used by a variety of family members, and trust fund clause issues. No wonder McCain couldn’t rattle off some number.
McCAIN / PALIN 2008
HILLARY 2012!
Posted by: Randolph | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
I found where the hate in America lays roost, and it’s in forums like this. If this is a sample of American sentiment, God help us all.
Posted by: Shmo | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
Carolyn, It’s not my fault. I need someone to take care of me. Mr. Obama here’s all of my worldly possessions. I know you can take care of me better than I can take care of myself. I’m to stewpud!
Posted by: Helpless | August 30, 2008, 3:00 pm 3:00 pm
Democrats think the rest of America is dumb enough to ignore it when they attack their opponents on age, class, gender, race or sexual preference–so long as they start out by saying how noble or honorable that opponent is before they savage them. Taking pot shots at McCain’s age or his wife’s wealth don’t resonate with hard-working Americans who aspire to get wealthy one day. So how many people rely on Cindy McCain’s businesses for employment? How many families do the Obama’s meet payroll for (other than their maid and yard man)? Liberals like Obama don’t hate wealth, just wealthy Republicans.
Posted by: Winston Smith | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
If you want a “hip hop” presidency and country – vote for Obama – I hate his arrogance and almighty attitude and am sick of listening to his “ideas” with no substance to support anything he says.
He will not only be bad for America but dangerous as well. You can take that “wanna be Oprah” wife of his and stuff her in a closet.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
What’s worse, not knowing how many houses you let others manage for you or NOT knowing HOW MANY STATES are in the country you want to destroy?
Posted by: FunViking | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
Being wealthy can isolate you from the common man.
So can a modern day university education. So can surrounding yourself with Socialists, communists, Anarchists and race-baiting evangelists.
The difference is, laws that make people wealthy are generally good. Laws that make life comfortable for Socialists, Communists, Anarchists and race-baiting evengelists don’t do a THING for me.
Posted by: mikechga | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
Obama – Hate
Posted by: john | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
I read that the McCain house are list as owned by a trust titled:Cindy McCain and Children Trust. I don’t know if this is true but if it is then John McCain owns Zero houses.
Posted by: jonah2k | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
Here is another question for all the leftist-liberal-code pink types. Aren’t you all against war? Obama, and certain the hawk Biden, are all for bombing the hell out of parts of Pakistan, killing thousands of innocent children in Afghanistan. Obama wants to send 3 (THREE) more Brigades to Afghanistan. That is 13,500 more US troops there. And, one reason he has to send so many is because he won’t be able to persuade his lefist-liberals in Europe to send any of theirs. So much for his powers of persuasion. So how come you leftists are war mongers?
Posted by: BOB | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
Cindy did not sacrifice anything-only her parents…she is just living off what they left…she has not put in a hard day’s work yet…she can’t even shake hands w/out breaking her wrist…offended-I am offended by her ignorance…what a joke!!
Posted by: Boo | August 30, 2008, 3:01 pm 3:01 pm
Obama’s mere presence offends me. Maybe Obama should ask that Chicago mobster Tony Rezko for some more discount property in Chicago so he can build more houses too. I think Obama’s campaign slogan should be “All Americans Deserve Welfare!” And his whitey hating wife Michelle can go back to her $300K a year job with University of Chicago where they refuse to treat poor blacks…. hillarious!
Posted by: Jimmy | August 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm
OH PRIVATE RYAN
You should not have been saved.
You candidate has just sealed the deal by picking his VP. Just another display of horrendous judgement.
She turned off the good-ole-boys instantly with her intro speech. Don’t she know the good ole boy network is synonymous with the GOP.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm
cindy…get used to it…dems who have built nothing would love to “re – distribute” your dad’s hard earned wealth to the inner city chicago drug atticts and single moms…..hussein is a putz…hopefully he will go NO WHERE…
Posted by: richard | August 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm
Jubal when did you become a geneticist? And you a person who is spewing hate has the gawl to call his wife hateful. Do people like yourself listen to the tripe you speak.
The man is Half White, Half African. Where does Arab come in? Just because his father was Muslim doesn’t make him Arab. I am Christian, but I am neither of Roman or Judeo-European descent. You are just full of talking point littered with hate and ignorance
Posted by: Kloche | August 30, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm
Cindy, frankly my dear….
Posted by: Rhett | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Where are John McCain’s children from his first marriage? Lets interview them and find out how they felt when dear ol dad ditched his wife that was waiting 5 long years for his return from a prison camp. McCain itched her while she was healing from her own wounds and had an affair with Cindy McCain. Where was Cindy McCain’s offensivness then? Where was she when her husband was calling others traitor’s? Oh I forgot she was sent to Georgia to negotiate a peace deal. The Republican rant machine begins again. No way. No How. No McCain.
Posted by: Jolly | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
It appears the Democrat machine of personal Destruction of non liberals is going strong. Attack and destroy the person. Make up lies about them and say it over and over again. WHere is the discussion of issues. Democrats have none except more and more taxes. Higher unemployment due to higher demands of taxes from those who provide jobs. No substance in Obama’s speech except higher and higher cost of government and less freedoms for the citizens of this great country. Freedoms are removed from us as the ever ending tax increases take place. Enslavement via the tax man.
Posted by: David Anfinrud | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Obama and his coined ”change” machine robots have not attacked the issues of the opposite party; only personal matters. That says a lot about him and his supporters. It took me two years to get a job when I got out of college, I struggled my way, and finally landed a job to where I can support myself. It is called working hard and not waiting for the government to provide for me. But, no anyone who works hard is considered to be rich and an anti-Obama. Get a life!
Posted by: Tango | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Rich is the “BLACK” it’s ok to hate. Since Obama can’t make “racist” stick to McCain the new group it is ok to HATE are rich. So we just need to label McCain rich and then talk about how it’s ok to hate the “the rich”.
It is how all regime change happens. You just a group of people who will believe they suffer while others don’t, and that it is ok to hate those others, and that if you elect “ME” I’ll fix all that.
I am surprised Democrats can’t get over their HATE, but then again they have a party that tells them its ok to HATE:
BUSH
Corporations
Republicans
Rich
Their Country
The Military
Employers
BIG (Oil, Auto, Utilities, Healthcare, Pharma, ETC ETC)
and if they will just elect democrats they will PUNISH all those “______” people and make the “______” pay.
Posted by: molee | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Damn, I’ve been reading these blogs for months and the comments have totally shifted to McCain’s side. Looks like people are finally starting to wake up. I can’t wait to see how much the left whines and screams racism when Obama gets stomped.
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Obama’s comments only prove that they have nothing else negative to say about McCain.
To attack their family because of success and wealth is pretty sad. Then he says his wife is off limits for her unpatriotic comments.They will stoop to the lowest levels to try and sway voters. Its truly disgusting and I don’t think that they ever be able to reach the heart of America. Americans do not want socialism and communism. We have a heritage of liberty that will not be erased or replaced by intolerant humanistic liberalism.
Posted by: cheri | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Poor little rich girl is offended about something she knows nothing about but doesn’t mind being called an adultress, which she is, and does she ever think of the poor SOB thats digging in the dirt to grow the barley it takes to make her beer so she can turn the whole world into alcoholics, does anybody ever think of the damage beer does to ones body or doesn’t anyone care.
as for Shelly no I am not afraid of losing my welfare check since i do not receive one but am afraid of losing my home and being able to put food on the table , rich people don’t think beyound the end of their nose Bush proved that.
Posted by: Rose Szymanski | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
OK, if the choice comes down to the wives of John or Barrack, one is a flat chested, black ghetto raised and the other has good looks and owns a Budweiser distributorship. I’m not seeing a big decision here!
Posted by: Realistic | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
The mccains are whinners and cowards.
Posted by: Tony | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Cindy McCain needs to go back and take more pills.
Posted by: vickie | August 30, 2008, 3:03 pm 3:03 pm
Obama isn’t criticizing the McCains for being wealthy, he’s calling McCain hypocrite for accusing Obama of being an elitist.
It also sheds light on McCain’s misunderstanding of the economy. Of course he thinks the economy is going swimmingly when he has more houses than he can remember.
And I think it’s hilarious that Cindy is so offended. They have run a very nasty campaign, have lied a great deal about Obama, and have specifically targeted Obama’s family in some cases.
I hope everyone here checks out this piece about why McCain’s many houses are relevant: http://www.coupbymemo.com/homes
Posted by: steve | August 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
With all the pro moronic obamy supporters voicing their hate, you would think the self-anointed savior was right. The worthless, welfare loving, lazy obamy supporters are so loving and inclusive that they hammer someone who has actually earned their wealth and not had it given to them by Soros. Beware of false gods!
Posted by: GW | August 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
Coker
yer an idiot.
a country can’t be marxist,communist and socialist at the same time.
those are three very different things.
Posted by: holz | August 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
Obama was just messin with ya man. His more into his sick little man jokes with Obiden about if they like their ice cream “hard” or “soft”. Sick, Sick, Sick.
Posted by: Glenda | August 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
Why do the Republicans always start whinning???
Obama was right on the Iraqi war, he was right on the surge and he was right on target when he said that McCain is Out of Touch.
Another example of his being out of touch is his selection of VP running mate. Does he really think that voters are going to put him in office at his age with a VP with ZERO experience. Just because she’s a woman doesn’t mean that she has the intelligence and experience that Hillary Clinton has and therefore she won’t win over the majority of the Clinton voters. Nice try but it appears very desperate on the Rethuglicans part.
Posted by: Congolezza Rice | August 30, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
McCain/Palin 08
Lower taxes. — End ALL Govt subsidies to any business. That includes farms and the oil industry.
Less Govt. — Close unnecessary and duplicate Federal Govt programs. Less federal power, more state power, it’s in the Constitution.
Strong Defense. — End “Nation building”. Protect and enforce our borders.
thank you buy bonds
Posted by: baseballguy2001 | August 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
Cindy forgot to mention that her parents built their business taking full advantage of taxpayer funded roads, public schools and other infrastructure. Some people sound like a bunch of selfish cheap skaters who spit on the sacrifice of those that came before us. They would rather let everything fall to pieces waiting for the all holy market to fix it. 30 years of this crap is enough for me. Its time for America to take care of America.
Posted by: Jan | August 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
Yes, and Barack Hussein Obama ostensibly understands the plight of the “working” man and woman how? Hmmmm . . . Which part of his experience inside the liberal affirmative action cocoon has granted him this empathy? As I understand it, he’s never done any actual hard work, you know the kind where you get dirty and punch a clock. I guess all you blue collar types out there just need to wait until you get elected to the U.S. Senate and your wife gets that big pay raise at the hospital.
Hell, given his background, I’m not even sure the Senator understands what it is to be an American, much less what it is that made America great enough to allow him to achieve so much.
Posted by: Johnny Cache | August 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
How soon we forget in our our old rightwingnut addled minds:
Remember calling Obama an elitist, Johnny-Boy? And who has mentioned Cindy? Doesn’t the adultress share her wealth with you, her adultrous husband?? Wow, grasping at straws!!
Posted by: jack the hack | August 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
Wow!
She’s offended!
They call Obama a celebrity. They say he doesn’t care about the troops by lying in ads.
But when they hit back with McCain’s own words, they are offended.
I guess OUCH realy hurts.
I guess spouses are not off limits
Gimmie Drugs Gimmie!!!!
Posted by: No More Tears | August 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
Obama BinLAden ’08
Posted by: Adelyn | August 30, 2008, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm
OMENTUM, you would know how a “good ole boy” thinks, being a teenage girl and all.
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm
The Demorats posting on here are so pathetic. Talk about class envy. You can all line up behind Michelle Obama and spew your “This is a downright mean country” hate speech when Mc Cain is pres. and you actually have to do for yourself instead of living off real working Americans and their hard earned success.
Posted by: shelly | August 30, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm
I wonder if Barry HUSSEIN is willing to allow a redistribution of the 4 mil he made last year? As for those rich entertainers that support him, I wonder how many have already hidden their money away in an offshore account in the Caymans to avoid the redistribution?
As for the so called Independents who make absurd remarks,, come out of the closet and show yourself for what you really are, closet communists.
Vote McCain Palin 2008, not a continuation of the current administration, a change back to true Conservatism a la Ronald Wilson Reagan!
Posted by: Gorio | August 30, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm
Always amusing when the liberal elite play class warfare politics, especially when it’s so blatantly hypocritical. The only thing worse is the idiots who fall for it. Obama’s liberal tax and spend economic policies will only further hurt the majority of Americans. Obama will always look for ways to focus on personality rather than the issues because he knows the vast majority of Americans would never buy the socialist lie he’s selling.
Posted by: Phil | August 30, 2008, 3:06 pm 3:06 pm
cry me a river cindy
the trollop in distress.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
Why is Obama best friends with a domestic bomber? Why does he, his nutty wife and pastor expend so much energy disrespecting ordinary people? What’s up with that?
Posted by: Marney | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
Well I guess the Communist have won judging by some of the hate filled comments posted here. So now in Amerika it is a bad thing to build a business, Make a success of it and leave it to your children because God forbid we don’t want to have anyone have one dollar more that the next person. I guess free speech is dead also because she has no right at all to voice any opinion that is not in praise of the almighty Messiah Obama. I also guess that hard work, Sacrifice, And honesty are all dead too. Judging by the comments here, This nation is doomed to become just another leftist hell hole like other leftist hell holes like Cuba. USA death notice Born July 4th, 1776, Died November 4, 2008. No longer a Representitive Republic, But a Socialist State run by the almighty Federal Government and the ” Messiah ” .
Posted by: Kenneth | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
So its ok for Obama to just “hang out” with dirty millionaires like Rezko, but when its legitimate family money its a bad thing? Typical hypocritial Liberal…anyone who votes for this clown needs a lobotomy!
Posted by: angus | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
Raif: “We’re so close to a national election and no one knows anything about him.”
Please. If you don’t know anything about Obama, it is your own darn fault. After the length of this campaign, I think we know more about these two candidates than any we have ever had. Especially Obama.
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
As an affirmative action cadidate with an affirmative action education he has had MORE handed to him than Cindy McCain has ever been given.
Posted by: Jim Morrison | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
COUNTRY FIRST…………..
McCAIN/PALIN ’08
Posted by: NICHOLAS | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
I think The Orators tirade against the rich tells us what kind of government he believes in….maybe something like China has?? I’m not wealthy. However I have no problem with anyone acquiring wealth legitimately which is how Mrs. McCains family acquired their money.
What about the Kennedy’s. I believe the head of the clan made his money in a less then legit way? And why no mention of Ted Kennedy’s yacht? Obama the Orator, Biden the Blowhard, Pelosi the Inept, Reid the Spineless…our country needs help!
Posted by: newsman | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
The Marxist Obama & Company would be quite happy to steal and ‘redistribute’ the McCain’s (along w/mine and your) money right back to themselves.
Let’s not let them commit that crime against humanity. Vote McCain/Palin.
Posted by: Daisy | August 30, 2008, 3:07 pm 3:07 pm
NOW we’re talking…at least “Realistic” gets straight to the point that all you other Repubs won’t….just say what is really the deal…you hate Obama because he’s black.
We all know that’s what you’re thinking, because there can be no other logical reason, as McCain is a hot-headed, give-up-the-good-to-the-Vietnamese idiot who has picked the biggest lightweight in the history of Presidential politics.
So, can you just make it easier on us, and say “I am a redneck Republican, and hate Obama because he’s black”?
Thank you.
Posted by: Gee | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
liberals who think they are intelligent enough to post a comment, still cannot make an arguement without name calling.
Oboma koolaide drinkers, you want to bring up the number of houses, then it is fair game to tie Obama to Rezko, Ayers, Wright. It is fair to publish Ms. Obama’s paper’s and writings on how she truly disapproves of America. If you are going to bring in Family history and the success of Cindy’s parents, then be prepared to take it that oboma’s family tree is full of slave traders and no slaves. that his name does have Muslim ties and that he has no resume, other than community organizer. Anyone that announces to the world that you will cut defense, get rid of all nukes, has just announced to our enemies that we intend on becoming a weak military nation. So with those facts; let me quote Winston Churchill a couple of times and use you brains (that’s that lump 3′ above your butt) which party and which leader this sounds more like. Can we all agree Churchill was a great leader, non american, and took his country through hell:”Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ingnorance, and the gospel of envy, it’s inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery”
Some people regard private enterpise as a predatroy tiger to be shot. Others look on it as a cow they can milk. Not enough people see it as a healthy horse pulling a sturdy wagon. “you have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” “One ought never to turn one’s back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half, Never run away from anything, Never!” “Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.”
Now, liberals, your best is FDR you claim, but who did FDR spend more time with during WWII. You want a leader or someone that is propped up by lights, and settings and fireworks and music? And with Oboma saying he would debate JMAC anywhere anytime, well let’s see how he back tracks first. Or, let’s get those 10 townhalls scheduled that you refussed to accept. What are you afraid of? that America may find out you are hollow and really don’t know what you are talking about unless someone writes it down for you and you can read it?
Posted by: technicalfoul | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
…see a fat man standing next to a skinny man and assume that the fat guy had gotten fat by taking advantage of the skinny guy…
Reagan, 1964
Posted by: WWRD | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Geez – it looks like the Obama haters and Republican smear merchants are taking over the ABC blogs. America has had enough of their hate-filled, divisive rhetoric. We have a choice of uniting together now, or failing as a nation. One thing is certain… McCain and the Republican tactics will only keep us fighting against each other until we’re ALL doomed. America deserves better than that.
I Have seen this on another blog, either this person is puting this on all the blogs or the Libs all think alike.
I hope people wake up and look at Sarah Palin, A real American story, but I suppose the prunish lib women will be attacking her every way they can.
God Bless McCain and Palin.
Posted by: RuthD. | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
VAmon,
I find it hysterically immature of you to presume that you personaly know what happened in John McCain’s first marriage. Your jealously of Cindy McCain is pathetic.
Posted by: Angie | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Does anyone really believe that a white guy with a pathetic resume like Obama would ever be a major party nominee for the presidency? This is no time for an affirmative action pick!
Posted by: Mark Giarusso | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
If McCain cries over these things then he is too weak to lead.
He doesn’t know how many houses he owns and thinks anything under $5million is middle class. He IS OUT OF TOUCH.
Posted by: McCain | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Hey, you righties tell me something..how come when republicans raise taxs its called “tax reform”, but when the democrats do it its called “wealth redistribution”?
Posted by: Jan | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Cindy should squander her inheritance so that has to live off the government.
Then Obama would praise her.
Posted by: Gale | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Weren’t the republicans the one who repeatedly bashed john kerry’s wife because of her wealth.
How is it unfair to call mccain out for not know how many houses he owns.
They also need to repeatedly play that clip of mccain saying he doesn’t know much about economics.This guy thinks the economy has improved over the last few years,he’s gonna lead us into another recession if he’s elected.
Posted by: jay | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Thats true then Obama should hate Oprah the slob.
Posted by: putin | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Obama remember the “bitter” people, while you were in a closed meeting with some of the country’s richest people. Your a HYPOCRITE !!!
Posted by: John W. in FL | August 30, 2008, 3:08 pm 3:08 pm
Obama and Biden are PALIN in comparison and the liberals are
running scared.
Posted by: daryl | August 30, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
McCain has said FAR WORSE things about Obama than Obama has said about McCain.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
How very true that staement is. It would also be great if one of these paid posters for the RNC and John Bush McCain would from time to time come up with an original thought. The tripe they are fed and regurgitate is dull and boring.
Posted by: Herb Gray | August 30, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
I am a swing voter and I really enjoyed Obama’s speech. What I don’t like that much is reading so many “hate comments” about Obama or oversimplistic statements like “he is a communist”, “he hates America”, “he is going to destroy the free enterprise system”. If that is the type of people who are gonna vote for McCain, I guess I’ll have to vote for Obama.
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
Certainly one must not speak of anything negative about Mrs Obama…but look at the names that Cindy McCain can be called. Some of you seriously need to stop being sheep, and think for yourselves. Samo, samo talking points are getting boring.
Lets see, Mrs McCain spends millions in donations for the underprivileged…along with traveling to countries that need help. She adopts a child in need and helps get medical care for other children.
And, Mrs Obama does what with their millions? Oh that’s right she buys a house with the help of a Felon, and works for a hospital board that gets millions from the Federal Government.
Enough said.
Posted by: Iamwoman | August 30, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
It is too bad, right? I wish I, as a common US citizen with no job, could have her troubles. I am truly OFFENDED by her reaction. Is she, or isn’t she very rich??? What is she complaining about when there are millions of poor people in the US who would like to have her problems?
She should be worried because, with her shady and strange background, she is unfit to be first lady. Now, her becoming first lady (not a chance) would truly be offensive.
Posted by: Arctic Lion | August 30, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
Obama said he would Tap nation’s oil reserve to help gas prices…Now thats going to really help with this countiers need for more oil…What will Obama do if we have another 911 and need that oil…Makes one wonder what Obama is really…He wants to take away every single defense program we have and i would like to know why he wants to do this….
Posted by: PCC | August 30, 2008, 3:09 pm 3:09 pm
obviously the comparison would be, does bammy know about the middle-class then?
i see no evidence of that from his life-style either – his talk about it is purely pandering – his record shows no action in this area
so when he comments like this yet holds himself to another standard – it called, hypocrisy
bammy is a hypocrite
is everybody happy?
Posted by: caption obvious | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
I am an independant voter myself but this constant drumbeat of gloom and doom is defeatist and FAR from the truth in overall view. The simple fact is the US economy, while challenging, is far better on average then ANY other developed nation. The political left while having some issues would move the US to be like the European Socialist countrys policies which in comparison the US EXCELLS! US unemployment at around 5% compares to European averages of over DOUBLE that. US employment GROWTH far exceeds European which is mostly at ZERO. In the vaunted French health care system just a couple years ago 15,000 people died from heat exaustion in temps an AZ resident would consider a nice spring day! Just saying things are a disaster does not make it so–people are responsible to CHECK out the claims which they will find in most cases are either untrue or exaggerated! One truth is if the politician’s mouth is moving he is probably telling you a self-serving story or even a lie–check the facts out!! The US economy while challenging is FAR better then the rest of the world’s such that with just 3% of the world’s population we PRODUCE nearly 30% of the world’s GDP–a fact!!
Posted by: TClar | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
Cindy just confirmed what Obama was stating. Her “FATHER” worked hard for the money she was GIVEN. She never said her and McCain worked hard. She sounds like the typical spoiled upperclassman that McCain’s candidacy is trying to protect. Wouldn’t you respond saying “I” worked hard for what we have? She can’t, because she hasn’t. Plain and simple. She confirmed his point and dug a deeper ditch. Obama gets my vote.
Posted by: advocate | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
Ryan
how do you feel about mccains vp pick.
old john love those beauty queens.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
That Cindy McCain has no clue why anybody would be ashamed of the American government when, unlike her, they’ve to work for their money, or worry about paying for food, diapers, rent, college, or gasoline and heating, tells me that this is someone too far removed from the populace to be an effective leader. Oh, wait, she’s only the candidate’s wife, so nobody gives a damn what she thinks, anyway. She can be insulted until the cows come home – nobody owes her anything. The presidency needs to return to the common man in the vein of Lincoln, Truman, Carter, Clinton, and Obama. We’ve had clueless royalty in office for far too long. It’s about time to return intelligent, good-looking people to the White House. Then, if that’s not good enough for the people, then either vote them out in 4 years or move to Germany.
Posted by: Iris M. Gross | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
jock59801: I now know Obama only looks at those teleprompters and not the public, just watch the speech again and look closely at where he is looking. Three spots, and when they pan out look at where the screens are…
Posted by: john | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
And by the way…Palin won on her own..she didnt need her philandering husband’s coattails to drag her along! She has WAY more class than the Arkansas queen!
Posted by: angus | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
Right on Omentum… and rock on McCain… our new John Wayne and who cares what you Obama lovers think. Who cares how many houses they have anyway. We need to elect a man who can protect us and our children and our grandchildren. This man was tortured for over 5 years fighting for this country. He deserves 7 mansions for what he went through. His ex-wife loves the man he is so back off because you people know nothing of their relationship. His grandfather and father fought for this country. Then he did and does everyday. Everything he grew up knowing was about and for and loving America. He is honest and knowledgeable. He will surround himself with the men and the Admirals that also know how to protect if anything did happen to him. Surely you bad mouthers must know that! Comeon! But he is tough as nails. Obama is a baby in comparison who is scary with his associations. I want a older man because with age comes wisdom. I want a true American Hero to be the next President of the United States. Thankyou John McCain for everything you did and do… God Bless You and God Bless America.
Posted by: kikig | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
Why do the Democrats always start whinning???
McCain was right on the Iraqi war, he was right on the surge and he was right on target when he said that Obama is Out of Touch.
Glenda – please use your head for something other than a hat rack!
Another example of his being out of touch is his selection of VP running mate. Does he really think that voters are going to put him in office at his age with a VP with ZERO Executive experience & over 30 years in the Senate. That’s politics as usual – not change. Palin has the Democrats scared shi*less!
Posted by: David J | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
Obama spends a ridiculous amount of money to look like a Rock Star and preach about loosing your home. WHAT A JOKE! What a hypocrite!!!
Obama – We are not voting for the American Idol we are voting for president.
Posted by: Adelyn | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
Obama is such a flop for the Democrats. He should be up by 17 or 18 points now after the convention and he isn’t. Now Governor Palin has taken ALL the thunder out of Obama’s campaign.
The more Americans discover just who Sarah Palin is the more they like her.
Posted by: mary
Where did you get those numbers? If it’s because McCain said Obama would be up 16 points, this is the same idiot who admitted he didn’t know much about the economy. He’s the one who mentioned the 16 points just to set a high bar. What idiots like you should be concerned with is that Obama is up 49 to 41. Let’s see what kind of a bounce McGeezer gets next week!
Posted by: roxanne | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
“It’s not about me, it’s about you”.
Don’t forget Obama’s half-brother George who scrapes by on $12 a month in rat-hole poverty surviving in one of the worst places in the world.
What about him, Barak? He’s your own brother. Why should I believe you care about me, a stranger?
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
If all of you liberals think inherited wealth is such a bad thing, why do you worship the the royal Kennedys?
Posted by: kit | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
Yes Cindy is correct that her father did work very hard to earn his wealth…Cindy & John didn’t do much to earn theirs…Cindy’s Dad is not running for president…and who is out of touch?
Posted by: sue | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
If anyone knows about Whining, it will be the Dems. Someone should serve them some chees with there Whine. They like to dish it out and they are Mean, kinda like Michelle Obama, but they can’t take it. Too Bad!!!
Posted by: Ruthy | August 30, 2008, 3:10 pm 3:10 pm
OK, rednecks! Here’s your task for today. Go to Google (can you do that?) type in “mccain trollop c*nt” and see what John called Cindy, as documented by ONE OF HIS STAFFERS in a book. It’s in more than one place, so take your pick.
You’re welcome in advance to educate you as to what a sanctimonious POS McSame actually is. OH, but he’s VERY RELIGIOUS, right?
Posted by: Gee | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
AZVet are you kidding me? The reason no one is bringing up Obama’s youthful drug use is that it’s a total non- issue. Are you really so disconnected from reality that you think Obama would be the first world leader in the history of mankind to have experimented with drugs and alcohol in his youth? How about your living hero George W. Bush for one, a confirmed alcoholic and former cocaine addict. You are living proof that all of you ignorant, moronic, repukelican, bushie, neocon, dittoheads don’t know what you are talking about most of the time and you are only interested in spreading lies to further your fascist theocratic agenda.
Being intelligent is not a bad thing. Respecting science and the quest for truth and knowledge is not a bad thing. Being intelligent doesn’t make Obama an elitist, it just means he would be a president who would make well informed intelligent decisions and sound governmental policy, something this country has been sorely lacking for far too long.
Obama is not a communist or a socialist and he is not a muslim. He is a capitalist who believes in the markets just like the rest of us, but he also realizes that the markets can’t solve all of our problems any more than government can solve all of our problems.
I for one can’t wait to finally have a smart man in the oval office again. I don’t vote for candidates based upon whether they would be fun to have a beer with, I vote for the candidate who is smart and can think clearly and has good judgement and character.
Enough with the scare tactics and lies. It’s not going to work this time. America is finally waking up!
Obama for president!!!
Posted by: Truth Seeker | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
I’m sorry, but no, i mean NO, self respecting republican would ever, and I mean EVER vote for a neo-stalinist Obama. Period. (Ayers, Acorn, Salinski…)
Secondly, If you know Alaska Politics, you will realize that both McCain and Palin are agents of change, not just a mouthpieces. They both have left demonstrated ability to shake up their own party. And yes, they is pro-life, as they truly believe “in the least among us.”
As a GOP-minded guy, let me assure you that McCain has been a thorn in the side to the rest of the GOP throughout his career. With McCain-Palin, you get the “Left of the Right”…with O-B, you get the left of the left. Plus, Palin has a better resume than Obama; it includes actual accomplishments.
Only socialists/communists demonize success.
Punish the DNC leadership for their lack of insight, vision, and shenanigans during the primaries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin
http://www.puma08.com
Posted by: Bob | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
What is funny is how folks talk about Wealth. Wealth is what is currently running and ruining this country! Americans need an administration that can talk to the every man, not every man that has an oil field in their backyard! Wake up America, before your sons and daughters are placed on the battle field (as McCain will keep America in this fight as long as his friends can prosper from it).
The desperation in Republicans is showing. To select a VP after only know them a few months. Nice job. They’d have done better with Mitt.
Posted by: Todd Gack | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
After reading the above posts, one should go to the nearest gun store and stock up on ammo. If things ever get very bad….you better not rely on the goodwill of your neighbors. I reluctantly make this recommendation since we have become a very hateful society.
Posted by: goombah | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
With two good looking women on his arm, how can Mac loose?
Posted by: Jason Burnstein | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
Ask Cindy McCain how proud she is of her father’s good ole” bootlegging connections to the mafia where he was indicted and convicted???? Yes, the mafia!!!! Go check and verify!!
Posted by: Sharonklim | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
Jan,
That answer is simple, you are giving bach money that people paid. It’s their own money they’re getting back. Dope!
Posted by: Mark Giarusso | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
Attacking Cindy McCain, calling her revolting names (you’re the same people who defended Bill Clinton for wagging his finger and lying and redefining what the meaning of is is), engaging in age-ism against her husband (and others over 65… like Joe Biden and Ted Kennedy and Robert Byrd), and otherwise behaving in the most vile and uncivil of public discourse. I see the kind of people you are and if this is the America Obama says is “better” and typifies the kind of change he’s promising, count me out. You’re not worth changing and you don’t represent “our better angels” or anything virtuous.
Posted by: democrat talking points = hate speech | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
The one that do the most complaining about peoples wealth are jealous, they are looking for a equal share of somebody’s wealth with out working for it, those are the sheep of the democratic party I don’t want to work but I want your money. Just look at all of the envious Momo’s looking for something for nothing. An Obama voter, Obama wants everyone to be equal except for him and his friends, He is a perfect associate for Putin and all of the other socialistic countries in the world. Did anyone ever explain to these free loaders that if all of the wealth in the USA was shared equally with all of the people, that within 10 years the ones who had the wealth originally would have it back. The Obama sheep do not know what to do with the wealth besides spend it. They have been feeding from the system saying give me give me. When asked to earn a living they usually complain that job is below my dignity. I believe that was a quote from one of the Kennedy’s when the congress was working on the welfare reform.
Posted by: Spudder | August 30, 2008, 3:11 pm 3:11 pm
Funny…I don’t recall Obama saying a word about Cindy when he mentioned the many houses John can’t remember having.
Posted by: Jan | August 30, 2008, 3:12 pm 3:12 pm
OBAMA was NOT talking about her or her husband’s wealth. He was just telling how Mcshame was totally out of touch with the economic problem the middle class is facing demonstrated by Mcshame’s inability to count how many homes he and his wife owned!!!
REPUBLICANS STOP whining!!!
Posted by: Lemma | August 30, 2008, 3:12 pm 3:12 pm
I Love MacCain now and his running mate. I am one of Hillary’s supporters. Now I am voting all the way for MacCain. Go Palin.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm
What was offensive to me was Obama saying the Bush administration somehow “gave” more to the rich than others. First, government cannot “give” something to someone when it already belongs to them. Government takes from people. Secondly, the Bush tax rate reductions went to everyone who pays taxes, resulted in record tax revenues, and the rich now pay a larger portion of taxes than before. It seems the leftists do only one thing well, lie.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm
How many of these posts by people saying Obama is a socialist and America hater are RNC operatives who spam political boards and blogs all over the internet? I’ll say at least 90%.
Posted by: Sick of GOP smears | August 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm
There should be no talk about what Obama knows about the “deterioration” of our country without Constitutional context. Like it or not, our constitution is what makes the USA great. Obama does not seek to adhere.
Posted by: NM | August 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm
Concerning, McCains ownership of the houses. What really needs to be checked is who pays the TAXES on the house. Bet you that none of it is paid from the Senator’s wages. That is probably why he stumbled when asked the question. He doesn’t actually own the houses. Poor people think it is how many beds you have, rich people think of it as property tax and maintenance expense. The question was a trap that could not be answered. It’s like asking Obama where he got the money to buy his drugs.
Posted by: Bob | August 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm
How many people know everything in their portfolio? John McCain could have probably guessed the exactly number of investment properties that he owned but would have been crucified if he misspoke even a little (obviously). Also, the question is unclear. For example, does a property with a guest house count as two homes or one? Does it matter if they are attached?
Bottom line, Cindy isn’t whining. She’s making an excellent attack on a weak argument. Get used to it Obama Girls. The McCain chicks are gonna kick your azzes!
Posted by: Eileen B | August 30, 2008, 3:13 pm 3:13 pm
Cindy should get a life. As an Obama supporter I’m offended that your husband and the right wing nuts of your party refer to Obama as an elitist. The issue is not about you owning seven houses. It is the fact that the old coot could not remenber how many houses you owned. Either he was afraid to answer the question or he is out of touch with reality. Republicans don’t like when they are called on the carpet. Stop pretending to be something your not. John McSame has no character, that disappeared the way he treated his first wife Carol. And if Cindy can’t stand the heat then tell the prima donna to get out of the kitchen, assuming she knows what a kitchen is.
Posted by: George | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
Obama = BABY KILLER AND WOMEN HATER!!!
Posted by: Adelyn | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
classism and envy run rampant,
it’s not like the squishy headed
hate mongers from the left represented
here planned on voting for anybody not
named Obama anyway…better to have
somebody whose last private sector
experience was at Baskin Robbins than
someone who understands business right?
hate the rich, hate the succesful and
beg papa Obama to take all their money
and hand it to you….the Democratic
party of today…
Posted by: Ty | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
the mccains don’t need another house. Obama will be moving in the house in january.
the filthy rich mccains can build a replica.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
Obviously this is a FANTASTIC line of attack by Obama or else the McCain’s wife wouldn’t have been sent to talk to ABC about being “offended”.
Obama said that McCain is OUT OF TOUCH with middle Americans. Obama did NOT attack Cindy McCain’s wealth.
Posted by: vickie | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
Obama is a socialist. The modern democrats are socialists. This is not “name calling,” it is what they are. They would deny it if asked (and they should be asked) , but the proposals they are advancing are European socialism. The class warfare they are waging is socialism. Period.
Vlad
Posted by: Vlad | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html
Posted by: No Way, Now How, No McCain | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
So many people clueless it scares me. Thousands of people running over our borders and nobody cares. The billions of dollars spent on illegals could give health care to those who need it without screwing up my coverage.
I love dems. They are anti-war but they have no problem KILLING babies. A Womens right to choose is a funny way to say I am pro abortion when in reality the women already made a decision by opening her legs.
Posted by: Jim-Chicago | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
I can see if Obama and his wife came from a poor background and all though in politics, did not have wealthy associations, then yes, attack, but when you are the same and are doing the same thing you are just shooting yourself in the foot….LIKE ALWAYS.
Posted by: The Who | August 30, 2008, 3:14 pm 3:14 pm
Holz,
You are the idiot, Marxism is the philosophy that communism and and socialism are based upon. But then again I dont expect liberals to know much of anything except what left wing media has brain washed you to believe
Posted by: morgan | August 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
I was at a cocktail party with a Swedish baroness and asked her why Swedes were socialists. She said, “they can’t stand to see anyone richer than they are.” Sounds like we have some of the same types commenting here. Envious losers who, instead of admiring the success/good luck of others try to tear them down. As my rich, inherited wealth stepdad said, “I can’t help who my parents were.” Exactly right. Those embittered by others good fortune should stop seething and go make themselves and their progeny successful and wealthy. Class envy is not an American value.
Posted by: Tim Norling | August 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
Hmm. Much hate in these here posts. That degree of hate and the lack of cooperation it fosters in Washington D.C. is one major reason why We the People are demanding change. If these negative posters are a sample of the change Obama is offering, I don’t want any.
Our Founding Fathers had something profound to say that most of you should pay attention to.
United We Stand Divided We Fall.
Many of us are tired of falling for the last few decades and want it stopped!
Posted by: Lionheart | August 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
In 2004, numerous leading right-wing pundits had many things to say about men marry rich women:
Joseph Farah, World Net Daily, “President Gigolo?”:
But if there is one characteristic of Kerry’s life that should disqualify him absolutely as a candidate for president, it is the fact that he has sought out millionaire wives to take care of him. Not to put too fine a point on it, he’s a serial gigolo.
Let me ask you this: How many single women do you know worth a hundred million dollars or more? . . . After raising children with her, Kerry sought and received an annulment of that long-term marriage. Then he married Teresa Heinz Kerry, the widow of a Senate colleague five years his senior. She is worth approximately $500 million.
Is marrying well good preparation for serving as the president of the United States? . . . . He’s always had a net underneath him throughout his political career — in his case, a net woven of homespun 24K gold.
And, once again, as Boteach points out, his second wife, Teresa made him sign a prenuptial agreement when they were wed: “Which begs the question: If his own wife doesn’t trust him with her money, why should we trust him with ours?”
Teresa Heinz Kerry is not sure about her husband’s character. Are you?
Rush Limbaugh, throughout 2004:
I mean, [Kerry]‘s been there, but he’s basically a skirt-chaser, folks. He’s a gigolo. . . .Kerry is cheap. Most gigolos are. I mean — I think it — I think it goes with the, with the definition. . . .[W]hat do you consider a fair wage? John Kerry considers a fair wage a wife with 500 million. So, he had to find a company that had one. Well, there aren’t too many of these companies that have little heiresses running around that are single, have 500 million that some guy can marry into. . . .Because see, Al Gore’s daddy was a senator and Al Gore’s daddy worked his way up from wealth and power to wealth and power. I mean, he got more of it than anybody ever dreamed of for having as little to go on. I mean, he’s one of those old boys. You know how that worked back then. Then John Kerry’s daddy is his wives. (laughter) I mean, he’s a gigolo. Everybody knows this. There’s nobody in our party really has much respect for this guy and you can see it last night, but I can’t say that. I mean, you got sugar daddy wife back then. You got sugar daddy wife now. He worked his way up from a blue blood to a platinum American Express card, and it doesn’t have his name on it.
Knight Ridder, October 30, 2004:
In Kissimmee, Fla., when Cheney brought up Kerry’s name, a listener shouted, “He’s a gigolo!” Cheney’s response: “Ahhh, I’m not sure. I got to concentrate here on my work.”
Hannity & Colmes, Jan. 24, 2004:
ANN COULTER: John Kerry can’t really speak to the middle class tax cuts, inasmuch as he is …
SEAN HANNITY: Yes.
ANN COULTER: … a kept man. He lives off the money made by other men and left to their daughters or wives.
Good Morning America, October 5, 2004:
CHARLES GIBSON: In going, in going through the book, John Kerry. You refer to him as a gigolo, the male Anna Nicole Smith . . . . What does that achieve, Ann?
ANN COULTER: Well, okay, then I don’t want to hear him talk about a middle class tax cut when he has made his living living off rich women. I mean, it is simply a fact that he has married two heiresses. His specialty in life, I mean, if he has an economic plan, I think the one I’d like to hear about is how to snooker millionairesses into marrying me and living off them. I mean, that is not an, a, a trivial point.
New York Times, March 14, 2004:
Comedians have tried the Rich Guy persona along with a variation of the Gold Digger, which Jay Leno used in explaining how Mr. Kerry would eliminate the federal deficit: “He said all we have to do is find a really rich country like Switzerland and marry it.”
Rush Limbaugh Online, “John Kerry’s Resume”:
[Kerry] has lived the life of a millionaire living off the inherited wealth of his two wives. As an Ivy League educated millionaire who did not have to work for his fortune, Mr. Kerry never had to worry about the money he earned, the taxes he paid, or the programs he and Ted Kennedy forced the rest of us to pay for. . . . Mr. Kerry Heinz is not effected (sic) when these neighborhoods are destroyed and working class families lose the largest asset in their retirement plans — their home’s value.
Rabbi Smuley Boteach, World Net Daily, May 25, 2004:
Now, having a wife who provides you with a private jet and eight multimillion-dollar vacation homes provides for a comfortable life. But is this the right preparation for becoming president? . . .
To be sure, that does not mean Kerry never did an honest day’s work in his life. On the contrary, he was a successful prosecutor, lieutenant governor and distinguished senator. But even while he did these jobs, his wives’ wealth always gave him a safety net. He was going to be taken care of whether he succeeded professionally or not. . . .
Whether Kerry wins or loses the presidency, he will still be living like a king. For most people, that would be a blessing. But for someone who wants to be the president of the United States, having such a significant fallback position is actually a curse.
Alas, there is yet one other important consideration that should get us all thinking. Before they married, Teresa Heinz made John Kerry sign a prenuptial agreement. Which begs the question: If his own wife doesn’t trust him with her money, why should we trust him with ours?
Taki Theodoracopulos, American Conservative, May 24, 2004:
If John Kerry wins in November, he will be the premiere president of this great country of ours to be also a gigolo. The dictionary defines “gigolo” as a man supported by a woman in return for his sexual attentions and companionship. It might sound rough for John Kerry, but it’s right to the point. Let’s face it. The 44th president (maybe) is as close to a gigolo as I can think of, and I have known many.
John F. Cullinan, National Review, July 15, 2004:
To the mayor’s ill-considered suggestion that commuters simply work from home, take vacation (on Menino’s schedule) or just lighten up, the Boston Herald tartly responded with an editorial aptly headlined DNC to commuters: shut up, stay home. Howie Carr, the most irreverent local political columnist [who routinely referred to Kerry as "Gigolo John" and "Senator Gigolo"], greeted last week’s addition of Sen. John Edwards to the Democratic ticket with this puzzler: “For this dynamic duo” — helpfully identified as “the gigolo and the ambulance chaser” — “all of Boston is to be placed under house arrest for four days later this month?
Michelle Malkin, “Limericks for John Kerry,” July 24, 2007:
Lucianne’s rhyming readers have responded with their own verses. A sample:
There once was a phony named Jawn
Who almost sailed in on a con
He thought he was shifty
But got beached by the Swifty
Now lives as the Gigolo Mon
Somehow, the deep stupidity of our political discourse actually manages to escalate during presidential campaigns, becoming even more vapid and idiotic than normal. But, as I argued continuously when I did my book tour in April and May for Great American Hypocrites, this is the kind of campaign the GOP runs every election and in which they specialize, and there are only two options for Democrats in response: (1) purport to “rise above it” and thus ensure that they get slaughtered in a one-sided, one-way War of Personality Demonization which renders issues irrelevant (hence: the all-American Everyman War Hero versus the rich, out-of-touch, effete elitist), or (2) attack the GOP candidate using the same lowly character themes in order to neutralize the attacks and prevent the election from being decided on these grounds. It’s good to see the Obama campaign, finally, engaging these issues aggressively. As I wrote in my book:
The reason why this has worked is that there are almost never any attacks on these myths, no aggressive examination of the real lives of these leaders. Critics of Republicans shy away from these themes. There is a squeamishness to use their own weapons against them. . . . It needs to be shoved into the media’s faces and into our public discourse how false and deceitful and artificial are these “Republican Values” and personality attributes that they concoct for themselves. To do that, the most prominent right-wing political leaders need to be put under a microscope — their actual lives and beliefs — to show how lacking they really are in the virtues they claim to exude and revere.
There needs to be a lot more focus of this sort on John McCain’s “character,” given that, from now until November, no matter what Obama does, the Rovian disciples managing John McCain’s candidacy will ensure his campaign is about little other than these sorts of slimy, personality-based, Freak Show attacks on Obama. It’s what the GOP does and it’s what the media is capable of disseminating.
Posted by: Stephanie Rudy | August 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
MCCAIN KNOWS HOW MANY HOUSES HE OWNS, HE SIMPLY DID NOT WANT TO ANSWER A QUESTION THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ASKED..
WHAT DOES THAT HAVE TO DO WITH IT/. EVEN BUFFET WAS STRUGGLING LIKE YOU AND I AT ONE TIME.
OBAMA IS SUPPOSEDLY A MILLIONAIRE WALLOWING IN POVERTY.
THE MESSIAH IS DOWN AND DIRTY, THROWING MUD- CINDY DID WELL TO PUT OBAMA IN HIS PLACE..
TJ, THE CLINTONITE VOTING FOR MCCAIN AND SUPERBABE PALIN… NO OBAMA
Posted by: TJ | August 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
This is typical Deomcrat talk. You have nothing, but work hard and become a success. At that point, the Democrats want you to share your wealth with people who are lazy, have a lot of children with no income, and make stupid decisions. He keeps repeating equality which means take from those who work and give to others who don’t want to work.
Posted by: Chris Donaldson | August 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
How long do you think it will take for Obama and his cult to ask “Where’s FEMA” after the storm hits?
They will be bashing the white Washington establishment from now until eternity.
Posted by: cybergeezer | August 30, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
Adelyn = psycho freak
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
Cindy McCain:
Homewrecking, pill-popping thief.
Refute that, conservatives.
Posted by: jack ripper | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
[Geez - it looks like the Obama haters and Republican smear merchants. America has had enough of their hate-filled, divisive rhetoric. We have a choice of uniting together now, or failing as a nation. One thing is certain... McCain and the Republican tactics will only keep us fighting against each other until we're ALL doomed. America deserves better than that. --Annie]
Hate filled devisive rhetoric!!! You seem to be an expert on the topic. If i criticize Obama I am a smear merchant. I wonder how many houses Kennedy has? Since he has a lot more money than Cindy McCain does, he must be completely out of touch.
An you want us to unite as a nation! What does that mean, give up our beliefs and blindly follow an inexperierenced egomaniac. This is the man that is going to unite us. Unite us by making everyone think like him, because he has certainly never actually listened to what anyone else had to say. Never crossed the isle, never opposed his leadership; his spin is a sham. He not only can’t convine any Repubs to follow the pied piper, by treating HRC like a peice of crap he is splitting apart your own party – quite the uniter!
Posted by: Dan in MI | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
Keep avoiding the issues Omentum. Just like your savior. It’s really sad that he’s so damn fake. He gives good speeches but after awhile people start to notice that all they’re looking at is an empty suit that says change twice in every sentence. People are tired of hearing the black community scream racism. If you dirtbags don’t stop there’s gonna be a damn race war. Good for us. I’ll take the white boys with the high powered rifles over some c*on that shoots his 9 sideways. Go ahead call me racist. I enjoy it. Cowards.
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
Apparently Obama thinks there should be no wealth in America and everyone should be wards of the government. The American dream is had because some have achieved it and become the consumers that help others achieve their own.
Posted by: MBell_TX | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
Sorry, Obamabots, but your boy is bound to lose. The reason is simple: Americans are not going to elect an America-hating black man. Call it whatever you want, but I call it “reality”, something the left is unfamiliar with. So….four more years of liberal agony. I like the smell of it.
Posted by: jacksprat | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
McCain should buy a house in every state, Obama will think he owns 57.
Posted by: bill | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
Hey Bob you are a lsoer. I believe it is Cindy who is the drug addict. Get a life.
Posted by: George | August 30, 2008, 3:16 pm 3:16 pm
People hated Kerry’s rich wife when she spoke up.
People hate McCain’s wife when she speaks up.
Here’s the differences: Kerry’s wife never disinherited her step-siblings. Kerry’s wife made her money through KETCHUP, not bootlegging/Mafia connections. The red on Theresa Kerry’s hands was ketchup, not blood from rival distillers.
Posted by: Geoff | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
What you communists do not realize is that the power of a people united is short-term. Those who preach public service and self-sacrifice merely want you to sacrifice your lives for their power. Individuals of matured philosophical thought know this. The capitalists need not engage your numbers on the battle field. They fight and win the war simply by leaving you to your own devices.
Damn you nouveau intellectuals.
Posted by: ReasonMrSmith | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
It was great to see that democrats developed a keen sense of morality for their convention.
John Edwards was banned from making a speech at the Democratic National Convention for having an affair and lying about it. In his place, Bill Clinton was given extra speaking time.
Posted by: Realistic | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
Oh, by the way, I agree with you TJ. She is a babe!
Posted by: Chris Donaldson | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
Bickering is retarded.
Posted by: MN | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
Why don’t you look into history about hate mongers. The Democrats started it in the late 80′s with the confirmation hearings on Sen Tower and Judge Bork and Liberals have taken it to a new level with the hatred of President Bush. There was once a time when Tip Oneil and Ronald Reagan use to have beer together in the White House. I wish we could get back to that civility but liberals hate to much.
Posted by: Pat | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
The Obama’s received a free college education thanks to affirmative action. The taxpayer paid almost a half million for their education. When will you pay this money back to the taxpayers? Both Obama’s failed the entry test for college, it’s time to help your self. Cindy McCain’s family is a great story of those that work for a living, a great success story. Obama has never had a real job, where he had to work!
McCain/Palin – real working Americans, the next President/Vice President.
No Way, No How, NObama !!!!!
Posted by: Art in FL. | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
what is the difference between slutty “GROUPIES” chasing rock bands around and EVERYONE who follows around the potential presidents? ANSWER:
you are BOTH one in the SAME. you are ALL so PATHETIC. stop living vicariously through others!
Posted by: newbie | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
Like – who gives a damn if Cindy Lou is offended about hearing the truth! I’m sure her half-sister is constantly offended when Cindy Lou states that she is an “only child” at every turn. When Cindy Lou’s father left her half-sister’s mother to marry Cindy Lou’s mom. And since she and John got their marriage license while John was still married to his first wife she use to the word “offended” – What a “freaking” hyprocrite!!
Posted by: Rizzo | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
Anyone but Obama. My family can’t afford him and his tax plans. According to Obama’s calculations we are “rich” but, even though we don’t have a lot of debt, we drive 7 and 9 year old used cars, shop at WalMart, and I cut my own hair. Obama thinks we can afford to further bankroll his socialist programs but he’s wrong. Give me a break democrats, you’re so wrong about this guy. He’s going to ruin this great country if given the chance.
Posted by: Shelly | August 30, 2008, 3:17 pm 3:17 pm
There is a difference between being offended and having one’s feelings hurt. Cindy is not necessarily whining, she may be expressing the opinion that it is offensive that political discourse should be so disingenuous as to equate wealth with a lack of empathy for the struggling. In her statement, she did not so much defend herself as her parents, who started with litle and made much of it…the same thing the Obama’s are doing, and the same thing all of us would do if we had the savvy to do it.
I don’t care how many houses McCain or Obama has or even of they have so many they don’t know the exact number. I just want them to get the blankety- blank out of my life. Govern and quit trying to dictate. Quit telling me what you are going to do for me. Tell me how you are going to shrink the size of government and its appetite for OUR MONEY. I don;t want my president to have a dream; I want him to get off my back so I can pursue MY DREAM.
Posted by: Joe T | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Obama want to take care of all Americans but his half-brother is living in a shanty in Africa on a reported $10 a month, seem like he should get his own house in order.
And Cindy Mccain is out there helping the poor and disfigured in the world.
Posted by: idjk | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Dear Obama Voters,
When you have as your running mate a 30+ year career politician and you vote with the democrats 100% of the time, you get
“MORE OF THE SAME”.
Posted by: sbx24 | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Well, I’m offended that this woman
thinks that owning a beer company is
the “American DREAM”! How many families
has her beer company destroyed? How
many alcoholics has it created? How
many car accidents has it spawned, loss
of life, permanent injuries? Broken
marriages? A beer company is the
American DREAM? What an idiot! She
is typical of the corporation owners
who prey on Americans and their weaknesses. Sell that beer company and
buy a hospital!
Posted by: gail gray | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Isn’t it so nice that Cindy enjoys her inherited worth. Don’t we feel so sorry for her because she and McCain are so out of touch.
Not on your life. she is a prime example of the need for fair estate taxes. It amazes me that one of the wealthiest families on earth would collect disability benefits and social security benefits and then claim the rest of us are whiners. And they advocate privatization of social security and reducing government benefits for those in need.
Posted by: fblaze | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
jock59801 “wrote As an independent, I was very proud of Obama’s speech. He is the only one that understands the horrible deterioration of our country. McCain is truly out of touch. He doesn’t know how many houses he has because he doesn’t manage his own finances. Fantastic… is Cindy McCain going to be our next Fed chairman and bail out John “I don’t know much about economics” McCain.
Vote to save our country. Vote Obama/Biden we don’t need more of mcSame.”
If this is the criteria then you should love Palin. She is the most connected to a personal checkbook. But thewn if we followed this stupid logic, the most qualified person is a homeless person off the streets. “I’M MORE IN TOUCH WITH THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY NEED HELP!” The could exhort.
Posted by: itsallrightok | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
“As a new American; I do not want nationalized health care or whatever; I believe in free enterprise!!
Posted by: delilah”
France has the best health care system in the world, so before say something, you need to go and find out a little bit about the issue and do a wonderful thing that we call thinking…
Posted by: ghost | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Everything the liberals do ends up being a failure, and when it’s not a failure it just bankrupts the country. P.S. Commie Obamie’s socialsim is hardly CHANGE. When he gets through with us Jimmy Carter is going to look GOOD!
Posted by: Eyoung03102 | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Many people have their money tied up in real estate and, in John McCain’s situation where a lot of the investment is money from his wife’s side, she is the SOLE owner of some of those properties. So, it isn’t ANY wonder at all the John deferred the question to be CERTAIN which properties have his name on them and which do not. Anyone who has a ~problem~ understanding that aspect of his sensible and cautious repsonse to the question is a MORON! Obama is a marxist who does NOT believe the ‘common’ people should be able to get rich. In his little world of elitism, only a few people like himn, those IN POWER, should be allowed to be rich as a reward to the hard work of dictating to the common people what they are allowed to do and say. Liberals will shout at this comment ” HE IS NOT A MARXIST!” … yes he is; a commie. His father was a commie – he is a commie.
Posted by: Mike M | August 30, 2008, 3:18 pm 3:18 pm
Stephanie
Great read.
hypocrisy revealed once again.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Obama has never had a real job. Never had to worry about payroll taxes or upkeep of a business. Never had to worry about the massive red tape that people like HIM have thrown on businesses.
Nope. Obama has always been a troublemaker. From his drug dealing / using days to working as a community agitator…I mean activist Obama has been a communist troublemaker.
Obama wants to take my hard earned money and give it to scrubs who sit around all day. Hell no.
Obama is the child of Jimmy Carter and Robert Mugabe and that is NOT what America needs.
Posted by: Patrick | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Cry me a river. Why wasn’t she offended that her husband did not denounce the book about Obama published by the guy who started the whole swift boat campaign against Kerry that has been proven to have more falsehoods than truths. The McCain’s gave away the moral high ground when Candidate McCain won over Senator McCain.
Posted by: Kitty Dumas | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
I was extremely happy to find that Ms Palin only owned 3 homes. Cindy might have clawed her eyes out if she owned more.
Posted by: Trish | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
I find it hilarious. The Democrats didn’t seem to mind at all that John Kerry was living off his rich wife.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Why is everyone shocked on how Obama attacks women???!!!! Remember what he did to Hillary??? He is to just a man that bullies women and doesn’t have the muscle to go after the tough guys..Silly man.
Jim-Chicago-
I think what you said is absolutely true about many women and abortion.
Posted by: The Who | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Don’t you just love these radical feminists and spineless men on the LEFT?I rallied and fought for equality for women and now that the RIGHT has women who are successful, RICH, smart, well-spoken and great looking – it just pisses the left off to no end.
I came from a blue collar family and worked my way up and I am proud to be a CONSERVATIVE REPUBICAN.
And exactly how patriotic are the Obama’s – look at their color selection for the convention – TEAL, FUSCHIA, WHAT NEXT?? They work pretty damn hard to avoid RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
I wish I’d had the free ride of affirmative action that they had but unfortunately I had to work my way through an Ivy League college.
Posted by: Ilona | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Leave her alone, she is probably high on pills that she stole from a charity.
Posted by: tim | August 30, 2008, 3:19 pm 3:19 pm
Obama wants to change the very America that gives him and his wife the opportunities they have to achieve the American Dream they have now. They are the ones that are out of touch.
Posted by: Nino | August 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
BOOO Freaking HOOOOO.
Unbelievable.
She’s had everything in life handed to her and then mccain jumped on the gravy train. That’s the truth. Saying it outloud offends her? Go figure.
Posted by: Julianne | August 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
Obama/Edwards in ’08
Oops, he threw Edwards under the bus…
Posted by: abe | August 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
Obama’s VP Candidate is the founder of legislation used to confiscate homes and turn American Dreams over to immigrant residency seekers. Stop VAWA based immigration fraud… Joe Biden was the worst candidate for VP.
Posted by: Sean | August 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
Who are you leftists to be talking about values. How about Rev. Wright or William Ayres. Let’s have a BABY KILLING PARTY! When that is what you are about, I see no way YOU can talk of someone elses values. You idiots are not fit to shine McCains shoes.How about your RACIST party. YES – I only see one party seperating folks due to their color. We ALL know who that is. And your leader – Obama is still trying to make this election about RACE… yet 90% of blacks are voting for Obama. WHY? Because of his COLOR and NO OTHER REASON! OK – maybe it’s partially because of the FREE RIDE he is trying to promise them. Just a hint – if Socialism worked, the USSR & China would still be using it. We don’t want Obama’s socialism. I need dollars to run my family – not just CHANGE!
Posted by: David J | August 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
I guess the Democrats will stick to the vast right wing conspiracy theory that Hillary tried to use when they find out what a fake Obama is and what a communist Biden is.
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, just ask that lil blue dress
Posted by: brian | August 30, 2008, 3:20 pm 3:20 pm
Jock You are wrong about why WE had a revolution. It were aristocrats that started it because of high taxes from the English that were less than what NObama wants to put on us now. And the argument has never been proven wrong.
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
Dem version of fair:
If your parents work hard and sacrifice and make money, expect to get almost none of it; it should go to everyone else but you. Passing on success is evil.
GOP version of fair:
You keep almost all of what you earn and dispense with it as you see fit.
I love that Obama thinks credit card debt is a problem government should help with. We’re in a housing problem because liberal ideology dictated that nearly everyone should be able to qualify for a mortgage and now the rest of us are bailing out the people who should never have been given a mortgage in the first place. Home ownership is a privilege, not a right, and now Obama wants more of the liberal ideas of ‘fairness’ spread around. If you value your wallets and your future, you won’t vote for Obama. McCain is flawed, but he doesn’t expect me to pay for my neighbour’s spending habits. Why is it that Democrats think the way to fix the deficit is to tax, tax, tax and spending cuts and their precious pork projects are never on the table? Take the log out of your own eye, Obama… for someone who has made such a small splash in the Senate so far, you’ve still managed to rack up pork! Nearly 90 million this year alone!
If Obama wants to help the poor, charity begins at home – help our your destitute half brother! I can take care of my family and community, thanks.
Posted by: Linlithgow | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
How many of these posts by people saying Obama is a socialist and America hater are RNC operatives who spam political boards and blogs all over the internet? I’ll say at least 90%.
Actually, I work for Hillary, and I have never been paid, because Obama whelched on paying off her campaign debts. So until Obama pays me, I will keep on plugging away with my opinion. I can be bought. I am a democrat. And Obama pays. He is a Chicago poltician.
Posted by: bob | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
Why do you libs hate America and the American dream so much. Quit whining about what others have and get a job.
Posted by: eagle1 | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
Aboleo said:
“Voting for him because he is Black only would be racist yes?”
No,black people have no problem voting for a white man,they’ve done that all their lives.
Posted by: jay | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
So typical of Democrats to make villans out of those who become successful from nothing. Is this not the American dream? Is this not what Obama claims he wants for all Americans? No, Obama wants the continued dependence of the poor on the government. It’s the only way Democrats can stay in power. We should all celebrate “the rich” (whatever Obama’s defintion of “rich” is) since they pay 80% of the taxes in this nation.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
Poor, poor, Cindy and John, they dish it out but they sure can’t take it. Typical republicans. Slash and burn politics but don’t dare say anything bad about them.
Posted by: Bill Dull | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
The left is angry. Why shouldn’t we be?
Get used to it, right wingers. This indignation at being questioned on any minor issue is unbecoming. You’re dealing with a taste of your own medicine right now. And there’s a lot more to come.
Eight is enough!
Posted by: Jeff | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
Obama believes in govt. handouts.
SO!!!!!
Maybe he should be like the greedy Republicans and just take what you want from the average everyday working person and give it to the rich and McCain wants to continue doing it.
Posted by: T | August 30, 2008, 3:21 pm 3:21 pm
Joe T said: I don;t want my president to have a dream; I want him to get off my back so I can pursue MY DREAM.
Amen and well said!!
Posted by: Shelly | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
Cindy McCain didn’t do anything to earn her $100 million. She was born and it was handed to her on a silver platter. She is 20 years younger than McCain and she had an extramarital affair with McCain while McCain’s first wife was suffering from a car accident that left her disabled. When McCain dumped his first wife, Nancy Reagan had to step in and help Carol McCain out. From that day forward both Ronald and Nancy Reagan knew that McCain was not a man of character. Now he makes a reckless VP pick, choosing someone who seems like a nice woman but is totally unqualified to be commander in chief. McCain did this to stir up the hardcore right wing base. This is not putting your country first. This is putting your campaign first. McCain is disgusting.
Posted by: Salvatore | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
Obama actually said in one of his speeches, “They [Republicans], want you to pick yourselves up by your bootstraps”. Well, no Schizzle, Beech!
That’s the American Dream: To have the freedom and willpower to make opportunities happen without government intervention.
The other thing is, So what if McCain is rich. Since when did it become a crime to be prosperous in America? It’s not like they haven’t put their wealth to good use. He and his wife adopted a child from a different race and country, wrote a book, and donated all of the book’s earnings to charity.
Posted by: BT | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
Most of the folks on this blog should read more than blogs for their information. Cindy McCain has done more for the poor around the world(probably including BHO’s brother) than most anyone involved in our government at any level and in any party. She has utilized the many blessing she’s received in a very Christian fashion. She has already been to Georgia to assess the needs of the citizens there. I don’t think the generosity verbalized by the left is ever matched by their actions. Look at the charitable contributions of the blue states vs the red. Look at the tax returns of our president, compared to the Kerry’s or Obama’s.
Posted by: jay bird | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
Offended by hussein? Join the club – millions upon millions feel that way!
Who do you want as VP?
Joe Biden. Sweetie hussein running mate and plagiarizing expert, who has stolen more words than Milton Berle (and he’s just as funny). Totally lacking in ethics, in his third-rate, mediocre law school Biden was only able to graduate 76th in a class of 85 – i.e., he was in the lowest 10.5%! Of course, while campaigning, he claimed falsely to have graduated in the “top half” of his class. A plagiarizer and a LIAR! As a politics-as-usual, 30+-year congressional parasite and reprobate, Plagiarist-Joe never worked harder than in his efforts to kill bi-partisan legislation simply because it would have adversely affected the enormous income of his lobbyist son.
Sarah Palin. A true political reformer who has cleaned-up one of the most politically corrupt states in the nation and who has shown a solid and unwavering commitment to ethical government.
Tough choice? NOT!
Posted by: ALEX H. | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
I agree with Cindy McCain…Mr. Obama’s criticisms regarding her family’s wealth are off-base and completely wrong. Despite Cindy McCain’s fortune, she has contributed not only a great amount of money but her own time to major organizations and has traveled abroad with those organizations. Cindy McCain’s economical status is irrelevant and certainly doesn’t have any baring on John McCain, who lived a fairly modest life, before his marriage to Cindy. Maybe Obama is jealous. Interestingly, he doens’t call his pal and greatest celebrity supporter, Oprah Winfrey, “out of touch” with her billions. Once again, Obama contradicts himself.
Posted by: Alexis | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
eagle1
I am a liberal and I have never known anyone who hates America. Why do you think I have that flag on my porch?
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
I agree with the previous poster who said Obama wants a form of socialism/communism brought back the United States.
This is not a terrible thing if that is the sort of society one wants to live in; but it is far from perfect either and it certainly does not create the type of independent, self-motivated, self-responsible individuals that are the definition of American achievement and values.
Obama is merely playing out the script he was educated to play by his college and graduation educations and by the peer groups he associates with.
I speak from experience: I am similarly liberally educated to and have read many of the narratives that Obama has read.
I still continue to study culture and social/political systems and after 20 years effort I am pretty certain of this: I like less and less the kind of state-as-god solution Obama is promoting.
Posted by: Saul | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
Maybe Obama is having a “crack” flashback!
Posted by: Baron | August 30, 2008, 3:22 pm 3:22 pm
All of Obama’s bashing of rich business people is absurd. Who is paying for his campaign? Oprah? Movie stars? Wealthy black business people in Chicago? Ambulance chasers who got rich the way John Edwards did? Who paid for all of his and his wife’s college financial aid and built the buildings at those universities so that they could develop their own talents and bite the hands that fed them?
Posted by: Debby in Hou | August 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
Nice work Deliliah. I am an immigrant republican too. Welcome to America my friend.
Posted by: USA1 | August 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
Sounds like the American dream to me! Good for you Cindy McCain!
Posted by: J | August 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
PLEASE, everyone, the next time you see someone in a mercedes or another fancy car. WAIT until they get out, or perhaps at a stop light, when it’s nice and QUITE (for good delivery!). Say the following: “It’s too bad you can’t afford a ferrari”! (make them feel SMALL. It’s GREAT FUN to DEFLATE people’s EGO’s!). or just remind them they will be DEAD in 50 years so what does it even matter!
Posted by: newbie | August 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
WHY is it that when one fights back on what the OBAMANATION TEAM HAS said its hate, when they slam MCCAIN its ok,if anyone says anything abot obama’s wife his feathers are ruffled,and they cry the race card !..As I see it,michelle obama is not comfortable with being black,and therefore hates white’s AS IF THEY ARE AT FAULT,as if the whites were responsible,OBAMA will say anything to get to the white house.and in his religion its o.k. to lie to get to the means. most whites don’t expect government to support them. black people in our country will never have enough,blacks hold some of the highist positions in the land,Condoleza Rice a well respected and rightfully so black WOMAN,CLANCE THOMAS in the highist court of our land,colon powell,crazy cindy mckinny, THERE ARE mayors,governors,blacks in congress,AND ITS NOT ENOUGH,SAVAGE SAID,’what will it take to satisfy the black people,? should we give them our first born?” Jacson so-called-rev” has fleesed the hell out of corporations,obama a community leader ”bah humbug!!!most are a people of hate,they remind me of CAIN AND ABLE,cain hated his brother,and killed him out of envey,GOD has no step children. grow up and stop the poor me im black..talk to GOD about your color and stop blaiming the whits for it they did not create you GOD DID and he said HE WAS WELL PLEASED,….
Posted by: tiliyeah | August 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
Obama is an idiot . . . if he was worth his salt he wouldn’t have begin a adult working life as a wormy politician. He can have his communist society but don’t try to push it on me . . . ever.
Posted by: rplat | August 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
You know the right wing nazis are worried when they start pulling out the communist BS.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm
Let’s see who’s whining when the Republicans win the White House in what was supposed to be a “sure thing” for democrats. They’ll blame everyone but themselves, and once again will have had the election “stolen” from them. It has remained a HUGE reason why I refuse to put ANY democrat in office.
Posted by: Charlie | August 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
What is wrong with being wealthy? Especially if that’s what your parents left you with all their hard work! Now Obama became the attack dog – a real one acting behind the scene most of the time. What a shame! That is Obama who is out of touch! Look how arrogant he has been all along! He makes me sick!
Posted by: tiger | August 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
When was the last time a middle class income individual was elected to the presidency or senate? NO ONE in D.C. is in touch with middle class Americans.
Posted by: cincin | August 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
Hey Patrick; You are what america does not need. Crawl back in your hole. What hard earned money? What exactly do you do for mankind? Wow, you have a job. You should be commended. You loser.
Posted by: George | August 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
All of Obama’s bashing of rich business people is absurd. Who is paying for his campaign? Oprah? Movie stars? Wealthy black business people in Chicago? Ambulance chasers who got rich the way John Edwards did? Who paid for all of his and his wife’s college financial aid and built the buildings at those universities so that they could develop their own talents and bite the hands that fed them?
Posted by: Debby in Hou | August 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
Welcome to America Deliliah.
Posted by: mm | August 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
If she can’t even take that criticism, maybe she’s not cut out to be first lady. At this point in history I would like to see stronger-minded and thicker-skinned people in the White House than that. Seriously what did she think would happen in the middle of a presidential campaign?
Of course, she could just be putting on a show.
Posted by: leetz | August 30, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
@eagle1
We don’t hate america.But we do hate that even though the rich keep getting rich,the repubs. continue to give them tax cuts.
at least obama’s tax plan is gonna give people like me,who don’t make hundreds of thousands of dollars some tax relief.
Posted by: jay | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
Biden .. wWhat an appropriate VP for B. Hussein. Check the Wah Post for his quotes on why DC studen test scores are so poor.
Biden also stumbled through a discourse on race and education, leaving the impression that he believes one reason that so many District of Columbia schools fail is the city’s high minority population. His campaign quickly issued a statement saying he meant to indicate that the disadvantages were based on economic status, not race. LMAO
Great decision making Osama!
Posted by: Realistic | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
McCain may not know how many houses his wife owns, but I bet he knows how many wives his father had and how many siblings he has.
Posted by: Lenny Sword | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
Obama is a hypocrite.
Posted by: janephilip | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
Oh, Now Cindy is upset??? If you can’t fight, don’t throw the first punch. As i recall McSame tried to paint Obama as an elitist.. Why she was running her mouth on CNN about best way to get around is in a Private jet. And McSame not remembering how many houses he has?? Botox Cindy, don’t fake sweetie. YOU and John are both out of touch elitist. Obama simply called you out on it. He spoke the truth. I beth Cindy McCain has never been inside Costco..
Posted by: Jamo O | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
It is absolutely appalling to witness the unfettered hatred spewing from these Democratic/Obama supporters!!!
It is pitiful and uncomprehensible.
JFK, RFK, LBJ, Truman, FDR and especially MLK Jr. must be spinning uncontrollably in their graves over the sheer volume of non-stop hatred spewing from the Democratic rank and file.
Michael Moore comes out on MSNBC and declares that God does exist – because Hurricane Gustav will destroy New Orleans during the Republican convention!
This is beyond perverted and is disgusting. And he is glorified by Democrats/Obama??? His movie “Sicko” must have been an autobiography as well as an analysis of the current state of the Democratic Party…
God help this country…
This unchecked hatred must stop! It is time civility be returned to the mainstream of our society or this country is doomed!
Posted by: jim | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
Have you McCain supporters been living in a parallel country for the past eight years? I am amazed at the number of people that think that all is well with this country. Bush with the help/hindrance of Republicans have put our great country in such a mess it will take years to clean up. And to continue to repeat lies about Obama, who if you bothered to listen has always talked about personal responsibility, is sad. People, we have had eight pitiful years under Republican leadership. If you are better off, good for you. Many of us hard working Americans have been struggling.
Posted by: catmom | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
Poor Cindy! She still hasn’t figured out that she didn’t earn a dime of her inheritance. Cindy, I am offended that there are 50 million uninsured Americans. I am offended that your friend George Bush vetoed the CHIPS program to insure children. I am offended that your husband’s tax proposals favor the top 1 percent of Americans in wealth while putting the screws to the folks who work for their money.
PS. Shelly, perhaps you should read Obama’s tax plan before posting on it. Unless, of course, you make more than 250K. Which I doubt.
Posted by: Texas Mom | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
John,
Let me assure that your grandmother and the rest of your family are in the minority. As an American living in the UK and traveling throughout continental Europe for the last two years, most Europeans are interested in having an educated, reasonable, and sincere person to work with. Obama is highly popular throughout the Europe and McCain is seen as the set up for our next big mistake.
Posted by: Abroad | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
Mr. Obama’s advisers said that compared with the mountains of data they had gathered on Mr. Pawlenty and Mr. Romney, they had far less information on Ms. Palin. Their dossier consisted of a thin document based mainly on her run for governor and newspaper clips about an investigation into whether she was involved in pressing a top state law enforcement official to dismiss her sister’s former husband from the state police. And, they said, given her short time in high office, there is relatively little video of her readily available.
Aides said the party was sending staff members and allies in Alaska to sort through public documents relating to Ms. Palin’s time in the governor’s mansion, her two terms as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, and her two terms as a member of the Wasilla City Council.
New York Times
Mr Obama sending out his aides to look for dirt.
What happened to Obama running a different kind of campaign?
Seems like he is just your typical politician running negative ads & resorting to petty attacks.
Posted by: janephilip | August 30, 2008, 3:25 pm 3:25 pm
All of Obama’s bashing of rich business people is absurd. Who is paying for his campaign? Oprah? Movie stars? Wealthy black business people in Chicago? Ambulance chasers who got rich the way John Edwards did? Who paid for all of his and his wife’s college financial aid and built the buildings at those universities so that they could develop their own talents and bite the hands that fed them?
Posted by: Debby in Hou | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
All Americans are angry with what the Bush cabal has done to this nation and its people. I’m tired of the GOP saying it’s only Democrats who are angry and frustrated. I have heard NOT ONE person that I know – NOT ONE!!! – say they will vote for John McCain, the man who voted for Bush policies nearly 100 percent of the time.
Posted by: TLV | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
Cindy…If you wish to go on air and talk about something. Talk about something which is IMPORTANT to all of us Americans: The dire straits the United States of America is in. The many who conintue to suffer because of lack. The list goes on and on with what voters are having to face. This, we Ask of you to discuss.
A Concerned Senior
Posted by: ticky44 | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
Democrats complain about how everybody is poor and should have a chance to make a better life, but when somebody does they demonize them. All I heard from Obama the last few weeks has been straight socialism.
Posted by: Rick | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
They should have put a model of Obama’s brother’s shack on that Parthenon stage they built for him. There was PLENTY OF ROOM.
Posted by: Ilona | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
Most of the comments on this blog are just disgusting. No wonder there is a growing number of decline to state voters. We are getting tired of both parties acting like children rather than solving our nations problems. To the hate mongers on both sides I ask would you be proud to have your children and grand parents see what you are writing? Lets get back to civil discourse and real issues. Please…..
Posted by: tas | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
You poor crying little rich girl!
What Obama said about McCain being out of touch with American is the god’s honest truth. Can ANY of us relate to owning more houses than we know of? NO. We all know how many houses we own, shoes we own, money we posess, cars we own. That statement does NOT relate to the common man of America.
Posted by: seeker | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
Annie,
‘Republican Smear Merchants?’ ???
‘divisive tactics’ ???
What’s funny is how ignorant and self-serving your comments are.
If you don’t think the Democrats or Obama don’t have their own ‘smear merchants’ and use their own ‘divisive tactics’ then you are indeed a true believer partisan and fooled by your own , and your fellow travelers’, sense of delusional righteousness.
Posted by: Mick O'Nolan | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
Dumb b**ch (and I am referring to Sindy McCain, here, not to Ditzy Palin, even though both are dumb b**ches): If you didn’t like the speech, just pop another Percocet.
Posted by: McCain-Ditz 2008 | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
After the election. Obama will finally shut his mouth and hopefully, he will go back to Kenya, where he was born.
Posted by: Art in Dayton | August 30, 2008, 3:26 pm 3:26 pm
any woman that shoots an m-16 is my kind of woman
Posted by: lance | August 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
Cry me a river. Why wasn’t she offended that her husband did not denounce the book about Obama published by the guy who started the whole swift boat campaign against Kerry that has been proven to have more falsehoods than truths.
The above comment was posted by another leftist who wants our 2nd ammendment rights removed. No freedom of speech – just propaganda! Silece and discredit the opposition (because you can’t make a point by point argument)!
Posted by: David J | August 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
Whaaaaaaa!! Cindy didn’t think it was offensive when she was mocking Michelle Obama and questioning her patriotism. Get lost Cindy. We’re not interested in what Barbie thinks.
I wonder if Cindy was offended when her husband called her a c*nt?
Posted by: Catherine | August 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
Obama condemns liberal Hollywood stars for being too wealthy.
Posted by: janephilip | August 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
I’m a registered Republican and these silly rants by Johnny Mac and CO. disgusts me! Get out of the political arena if you can’t stand the heat!
Posted by: bugsy | August 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
Stephanie what does Kerry have to do with anything. He lost because he is a loser. Who would vote for a guy who cries for a murder on national tv. One of your leaders killed a young women who was with child. Nobody did anything and your treasonist party glorifies this old murderous thief.
Posted by: Jim-Chicago | August 30, 2008, 3:27 pm 3:27 pm
Oh STFU Cindy. You’re just bitter because your dirty old man husband is trading you in for a newer and somewhat less used model. Use some of that beer $ to get another facelift and maybe you’ll feel better.
Posted by: jefferson | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
@Aboleo
Maybe it’s 90% because for the first time in their lives they found a black politician that truly inspires them.
Posted by: jay | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
It seems to me that when you run for high office, your financial assets are fair game. But that’s really not the issue- the problem is that McCain seems so unaware of his own assets. He says economic issues are not his strong suit, and not knowing how many homes you own reinforces the average american’s feelings that politicians consider themselves to be too patrician to concern themselves with such matters.
Posted by: Richard | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
According to modern day Democrats, Obama’s half brother in Africa is living the American dream. I guess it takes intelligence beyond all comprehension to suggest that people who work hard, break away from the pack, should then turn around and give their hard-earned money away to people who feel like they’ve been cheated by the “American Dream” – when, in reality, they are just (for the most part – not all) a bunch of lazy people waiting for someone to come along and pull them out of their self-induced state of poverty. God bless Obama. I hope he wins because after 4 years of “steal from the rich and give to the poor”, we might very well have a revolution in this country. He would be the first and last half-socialist to run the country.
Posted by: johnny | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
Hey Bil – Go f–k yourself. For you to call persons who beilieve in Republicansinm Nazi’s shows just how intolerant and hateful liberals are. And one more thing…Nazism was a socialistic, liberal enterprize. It was a fascist government which eliminated and dessimated all dissent from their philosophy. Kind of what the liberal women are doing today to Sarah Palin.
Posted by: mm | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
Hey, Jeff, you and your kind will be tasting a different kind of medicine when this is all settled in Civil War II. Face it, the only way the current cultural divide will be fixed is not with words, not with votes…but with action. It should be over quickly, since the left doesn’t believe in anything worth dying for.
Posted by: jacksprat | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
Hey Ghost, The french health care system is based on rationing. Some bureaucrat with a clipboard and a bad attitude (a liberal) decides if you get treatment or not. Screw that, I decide if I get treatment or not. This is the USA, freedom and libery – remember. Country first, not the stinking government. McCain/Palin 08
Posted by: Norman | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
Kennedy, Rockefellers, etc…Are the wealthiest robber baron gin running racist family dynasties this country has ever created.
These people destroy others with less wealth for sport. They created the tax code to protect their wealth. Taxing the middle class thus keeping the little people in their place, is nothing less than criminal.
How do they win elections you ask? They use their power to convince people “the other person is more evil than they really are”.
Progressive socialists are now starting to use Nationalism and strong arm tactics to silence and destroy their enemies. This is a text book example of Fascism.
George Soros and his fellow travelers are the real Neo-Fascist. One could say a perfect home for aging narcissistic, hubris induced hippies.
Posted by: The Patriot | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
And…while you’re on the show, do talk about your two sisters. (Especially the one who has shared her story with the media about being “slighted,” and no longer recognized by you since the demise of your ‘Shared” father.)
Posted by: ticky44 | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
I am puzzled why folks on both sides of the debate here get so worked up about this stuff. First off, direct expression of a firmly held opinion is not hateful; it may be unpleasant for those who disagree, but let’s calm down. Secondly, can’t we focus on issues rather than firing off shots at each other in the thread or making up irrelevant facts that have no bearing on the discussion?
Posted by: puzzled | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
Mrs, McCain is speaking for those of us who earn our own money and do not want Obama and you freeloaders taking even more of what we have worked for. If Obama, a black man, can become the Presidential candidate of the Socialist Party you whiners can at least get a job and leave us who pay the way alone for a while. Free health care, free car, free food, free education. You are pathetic. Glad your types were not around when this country was founded. Pay for it yourself you freeloaders.
Posted by: shasha | August 30, 2008, 3:28 pm 3:28 pm
How can John McCain ever know what
us working folk go through? He has
never worked one day in his life
To make ends meet, Now his Veep pick
Knows what that is all about perhaps
they should trade places She would make
A great President because she knows
some things that John never had to
Learn too bad we learn things so slowly
Harrison
Posted by: Harrison Raymo | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
How can John McCain ever know what
us working folk go through? He has
never worked one day in his life
To make ends meet, Now his Veep pick
Knows what that is all about perhaps
they should trade places She would make
A great President because she knows
some things that John never had to
Learn too bad we learn things so slowly
Harrison
Posted by: Harrison Raymo | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html
Posted by: web | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
I think it often forgotten that whoever is elected has: about 55% budget of the going to mandated programs (SS, Medi-care /caid) Interest) another 35% to defense (incl. FBI, CIA, NSA, etc.) leaving 10% for education, parks museums, school lunches, foreign aid, etc. And the US is 9 TRILLION in debt running a deficit of about $230 billion per year. Seems like whoever is elected can not do much but raise taxes or lower benefits. The top 5% wage earners pay 75% of personal taxes – go figure. (My figures are estimates as I did not want too relook them up on OMB, CBO, of Treasury docs. – but they are close enough). All just promises of politicians, afetr all it’s fun to be a king, I mean president…
Posted by: Randal Larson | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
These comments remind me why politics suck to follow and why I will never, ever have anything to do with either of the two political parties and the disgusting, narrow-minded, intolerant, hateful freaks that affiliate themselves with them. Wanna know what’s wrong with America? Start by looking in the mirror.
Posted by: leetz | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
Ah, did Cindy’s feelings get hurt? Of course Cindy knows how the rest of us live after all she’s only be wealthy all of her life.
And as for her husband – his personal life leaves a lot to be desired how he has treated women. Let’s be blunt – if he hadn’t been so damn unlucky to have been shot down and taken POW he would have zip for a political life because the way he treated his first would have cut short his political life before it ever got started.
Posted by: Rob | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
If speaking lauder can make you a President half of the hollywood stars could have been presidents of this country. There is a saying “Empty vessels make more noise” that is what OBAMA is, an empty vessel no substance.
Posted by: Ashwani Khanna | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
Th”You know the right wing nazis are worried when they start pulling out the communist BS.”
There’s no worry, because we will never yield to you left wing fascists and liberal socialists.
Posted by: rplat | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
I knew you repubs were soft as cotton. You can dish it out but you can’t take it. Well, you better get used to it. The Obama campaign has let you clowns get away with the insults, mud-slinging and negative attacks for too long. After that convention and that speech he gave, IT’S A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME.
ATTACK BARACK……ATTACK, they have soft underbellies!!!!!
Long, Hard and OFTEN !!!!!!!!!!!!
You repubs pay close attention… the BUTT-NAKED pictures of that no-name VP are coming.
Posted by: Order | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
How many basketballs does Barack Obama have?
How dare he have more than me!
Posted by: Danny M | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
Wealth.
During Obamas oration in front of his temple, he said, “I am my brothers’ keeper”, his half-brother lives in a hut in Africa, and survives on about $1 a day. If Barry could possibably scrape up $20 a month, and send it to him, he’d be a wealthy man!
Posted by: ithinkforaliving | August 30, 2008, 3:29 pm 3:29 pm
I didn’t realize Cindy McCain could speak. She looks like a stepford wife to me!! Go Obama/Biden 08
Posted by: Who Cares? | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
Obama may not be a communist, but for some reason his biggest supporters are. I wonder what they know that we don’t?
Posted by: Willis | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
Dems: Can’t pin the class warfare stuff on McCain becaue his history will undercut the arguement. Most people like the American dream. Keep moving forward with what Obama will do for the country instead.
Pubs: Whining about Obama attacks looks stupid. Keep positive, attack his Anit-American past.
Independs: Guys, c’mon look at the face value and beyond the back and forth.
There, have fun, I’ll sit back and watch you lunatics now.
Posted by: Ed | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
The Obomination complains about comments about his wife and then attacks Mrs. McCain. That’s typical.
BTW, the Sarah Palin choice was brilliant. This beautiful, articulate mother of five is more of a man than anyone in the Democrat Party.
Posted by: Speedy | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
Let’s get real here. Cindy McCain’s wealth comes from drug dealing the most destructive drug in the history of the world: alcohol. Sure it has its good uses, like a lot of dangerous drugs, but there is no question that the alcohol industry, like Christianity, for the most part, has wrought tremendous damage to the world. and the alcohol and tobacco industry promote and fund, largely, the “war on drugs,” one of the most disastrous policies of the modern world, which produces massive crime that feeds massive underground activities of the federal government, CIA operations, and the like. Read The Underground Empire by James Mills, question why janet Reno declared that no further official inquiry into the CIA and drug smuggling…
Posted by: LetsSaveDemocracy | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
AZVET HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO LIVE AND SUPPORT A FAMILY ON MINIMUN WAGE, DON’T KNOCK IT IF YOU HAVE NEVER TRIED IT
tREY IF I MADE THAT KIND OF MOINEY IN 3 YEARS I WOULD NOT COMPLAIN
PCC oBAMASA SPEECH WAS BORIONG BECUSE HE COULD NOT GET ANY MORE IDEAS FROM HILLARY
Posted by: Rose Szymanski | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
Cindy is a drug addled shrew. Her fake outrage is hilarious. I wonder how outraged Carol McCain was when young, barbie-doll Cindy swooped in and destroyed her marriage? And McCain just couldn’t WAIT to kick poor Carol to the curb for a younger, shinier model with mountains of beer-soaked cash. WOW, what great FAMILY VALUES!
The anti-Obama folks are complete morons. RACIST much?
Posted by: proud voter | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
Poor Cindy McCain. We all admire her father and his hard work. But that doesn’t mean we have to admire the ease with which John and Cindy came to inherit hundreds of millions of dollars. I am happy they live so well. But show me that you understand how the rest of us live!
It’s great to enjoy such extraordinary privilege. Congratulations Cindy McCain. But don’t tell me you can understand what families who are struggling to make a mortgage payment are going through if you can’t even count the number of houses you own. And don’t you think it’s a bit excessive to spend $275,000 a year on domestic help.
Posted by: block | August 30, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
McCain-Ditz learn how to spell before you call someone dumb- idiot
Shara does what Obama preaches
Posted by: Jim-Chicago | August 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Cindy’s family worked for their money, what about Obama’s parents?
Posted by: Barry Not! | August 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Look at history and the world. State ran economies and collectivist societies are third world. They do not create mircle drugs to fight disease, inovations in technologies or the wealth to provide the programs they promise.
Societies that value individualism and practice free enterprise are the only source of innovation and wealth. The futher we move down the collectivist spectrum, the more we AND the world will suffer.
The supposedly great societies of Europe and Canada are paying the price of collectivism. Canada may have a socialist, rationed, health care system, but they have to buy their drugs from the US. They have killed innovation.
If you support Obama, you are merely trading in your ambitions for a percieved warmer place to sleep. You should hope very few Americans join you, someone has to create the wealth for Obama to spread around.
Posted by: Sam | August 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Boo hoo hoo….leave my little Johnny alone you big brutes.
Posted by: bucky | August 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
To say that now there’s a woman on the ballot, all women will vote for her is, to say the least, ridiculous.
So all those pro-choice women are suddenly going to abandon their beliefs and jump on the McCain Train?
Its as ridiculous as the notion that all blacks will suddenly vote Democrat because of Obama.
Too bad McCain didn’t put a complete moron on the ticket….then all of you Obama Haters would have someone to latch onto.
Everyone should take the time to learn about both leaders, and don’t use Anne Coulter as conduit….if she was a democrat and said the types of tripe she says to Republicans, you would be thoroughly incensed.
Posted by: Looking in from the north... | August 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
IS THE BEST ABC CAN COME UP WITH TO TRY AND DISCREDIT HER? COME ON ABC GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER AND LETS DO SOME PROBING ON AYERS AND REZKO
Posted by: NOBAMA NO WAY | August 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Are you people joking?!?!? Yes, the McCain’s are out of touch…Yes, the Obama’s are out of touch…Yes, the Clinton’s are out of touch…They are millionaire’s and they only represent the opinions and lives of the top 10% wage earners in this country.
If you are part of the other 90%…and, you want representation…I suggest you start to support more 3rd and 4th party options. A vote for these candidates is a vote against your personal interest…
It is unbelievable that most Americans don’t get this.
Posted by: stevemoth | August 30, 2008, 3:31 pm 3:31 pm
Women were angered at what they said was the poor treatment of Mrs. Clinton by the Obama campaign, the Democratic Party leadership and the news media.
I hope, Mr Hussein Obama, who is a misogynist, doesn’t run his same old dirty trick on Ms Palin.
Women are watching you carefully, Mr Hussein.
Posted by: janephilip | August 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
aww…poor cindy…i bet you were laughing when your husband was attacking obama’s patriotism, and his intent….GET OVER IT. This is the major leagues, and if you don’t get that after 30some years in the political arena then you don’t deserve to be first lady. Take cue from Laura Bush. Now that’s a classy first lady, even after being stuck with W, she still carries herself well.
Posted by: mike | August 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
i think everyone is jealous of Cindy Mc cain and how much money is is worth. Herparent work very hard and left it to her.Obama need not throw spit because it comes back and might hit him in the face. He who is without sin cast the first stone. Peace Out
Posted by: Charlotte | August 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
Omentum:typical socialist attitude. Why don’t you learn to take responsibility for your own actions. Mrs. Mccain isn’t forcing you to drink beer.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
Omentum:typical socialist attitude. Why don’t you learn to take responsibility for your own actions. Mrs. Mccain isn’t forcing you to drink beer.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
Great post Johnny. Always remember, liberalism breeds dysfunction in body, mind and spirit. Just look at the most democrat cities in the country: LA, DC, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago, Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco and the like….All economically-depressed, wefare-ridden, crime-ridden, drug-infested cities – all under control by the democrats.
Posted by: Hippiehater | August 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
I was a Hillary Clinton supporter because we need more women in high offices. Now I intend to vote for McCain/Palin. Go Sarah Sumermom!
Posted by: Jan | August 30, 2008, 3:32 pm 3:32 pm
Obama is a ‘post turtle’
What is a post turtle you ask???
When you’re driving down a country road and you
come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that’s a ‘post
turtle’. You know he didn’t get up there by himself, he
doesn’t belong up there, he doesn’t know what to do while he is up
there, and you just wonder what kind of a dumb ass put him up there.
Posted by: McCainPalin | August 30, 2008, 3:33 pm 3:33 pm
I am embarrassed and appauled at the ignorant racist comments. If McCain wins, I think I have lost all hope in this country. Most Americans are just a couple of paychecks away from losing their homes or a major illness or catastrophe away from hitting the poverty level. Wake up people!
Posted by: Julie | August 30, 2008, 3:33 pm 3:33 pm
I think every american needs to ask themselves….”If my hard work pays off and I am blessed with by becoming a wealthy person do I want the government taking 50% or more of what I make”. Sure we all want to help people if we became wealthy but I want to choose who I help with my money. I don’t want to be forced to give to people who don’t have my beliefs so they can spend my money on things that are against my values!
Obama and the Dems appeal to people who believe that they personally can not change their own lives and need the government to intervene and coddle them.
Posted by: Average John Smith | August 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
ghost said: “France has the best health care system in the world, so before say something, you need to go and find out a little bit about the issue and do a wonderful thing that we call thinking…”
The USA is the 5th best country for economic freedom at over 80%. France, a far more socialist country than the USA, ranks FORTY-EIGHTH at about 65%. If you ~think~ that France’s health care is so great then please go there – we won’t miss you. But keep in mind that more people immigrate (legally) to the USA than immigration to ALL OTHER COUNTRIES ON THIS PLANET COMBINED. That above ranking has a LOT to do with the reason.
Posted by: Mike M | August 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
Let’s face it kiddies, ever since the Demoncrap convention in 2004, BHO has been in place as the backup plan. He was groomed (and ask yourself, by whom?) as the backup plan in case Kerry lost (which looked increasingly probable by that point).
With 4 years of “mainstream” media grooming and 4 years of demonizing Republicans at every turn, Pee Wee Herman could be made to look like a solid choice for the Oval Office.
The Dems have been in control of the US Senate for 4 of the past 8 years, and in control of both houses the past 2 years. What has been accomplished? When the history of this era is written, this may actually turn out to have been a bad thing for the Donkeys. It has put in the spotlight such brilliant leaders as Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi. I’m not sure Americans are prepared to reward the fecklessness of this crowd with big margins in Congress. In fact I’ll be surprised if a lot of incumbents are NOT turned out in November. And, by the way, McCain is not the incumbent President or Vice-President.
Posted by: Johnny Cache | August 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
so many comments and so little said.
all i have to do is look at the richest in the Congress and their professions before they were elected to make up my mind. One party is overly populated with nothing but lawyers and millionaires by a much larger percentage than the other.
makes the choice easy every four years. send me a lawyer who has done nothing but make money and I vote for the other guy.
Posted by: spion1776 | August 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
Wow, great for Cindy’s father on being a self made man. Too she and her husband, just like our current president, are not.
Posted by: grr | August 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
Dear Cindy,
While you were flying around the country in your private Jet, making millions of dollar by supporting substance abuse. Johnnie boy was voting against minimum wage for folks who are living from paycheck to paycheck.. Cindy, did you ever ask John to reconsider his votes against the common man and woman? you were to busy trying to look young…
Posted by: Jamo O | August 30, 2008, 3:34 pm 3:34 pm
Politics is a rough game. The house gaffe was made by McCain. It is absolutely fair game. Obama has not mentioned Cindy. She should have left this alone so that it would leave the news cycle. But….she’s not so smart.
Posted by: Stacey Ellis | August 30, 2008, 3:35 pm 3:35 pm
What I don’t understand is that for some illogical reason America wants to take away from people who work really hard to get their money, and give to people who only work a little hard, and then they say that they’re “rewarding those who work hard.” Making fun of wealthy people like Cindy and John McCain only shows how uninformed Americans can get, how they are using sarcasm instead of real debates as a weapon toward hard-working people. Liberals have no basis of reality, as I have gathered not only from the comments on this page, but all over the news as well. Why do you think MSNBC is imploding? Because they only report one side of the news and are arguing with each other ON AIR. Another thing, the reason Obama is getting the youth vote is because most youths don’t know any better. I should know, I’m 13. And I have to say I’m in the minority of young republicans. I’m geting a little off-topic, but oh well.
Posted by: Jackie | August 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm
Cindy McCain is right her family has earned everything they’ve got due to hard work for many years. I’m sick and tired of the crap the Marxist ‘Democratic’ candidate spews forth everyday. It is NOT the responsibility of the government to provide income, healthcare, jobs and all other means from the cradle to the grave. The last time that I looked this is the United States of America not the Socialist States of America. This country was founded on the hard work of our predecessors not on the welfare system. I work many hours a week and by no means am I rich but can get by. I don’t think that I should have to support someone sitting on their lazy rearends all day long drawing money off the taxpayers. Income redistibution if it happens will lead to the destruction of the USA. Why should the people who worked tirelessly to build their business have to support those who do nothing to contribute to the wellbeing of the country.
Posted by: Morgan | August 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm
I just can’t understand why they didn’t put an inch of water all over the stage at Denver.
It would have been fun to see Obama walk on it.
Posted by: danny m | August 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm
Just to clarify my previous post…a vote for Obama, Clinton, or McCain…and, millionaire politicians like them (almost all of them)…is a to vote against your personal interest.
We need to stop supporting these meglomaniac, greedy, powerhungry politicians. Stop voting for them!
Posted by: stevemoth | August 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm
I just love these vicious Dems. First they smack Cindy McCain down because she has money but they certainly ignored John Kerry’s situation. Then they talk about her dad’s liquor distribution business, forgetting all about the sainted Kennedys’ fortune coming from the same prohibition liquor racket. Hmmm…..I always get the feeling that the Dems have very very selective memories. And a lot of nasty emotions.
Posted by: Lorna M. Dobson | August 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm
Obama’s mom was on welfare and food stamps, with a college education. Obama received a taxpayer paid affirmative action education. He has no right to talk about a family that EARNED their wealth.
McCain – Palin: a former democrat
Posted by: Arttie | August 30, 2008, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm
In a perfect ObamaNation, McCain would have to hand over his surplus houses for the poor and homeless.
Watch out America, you’re next.
Posted by: Travis | August 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
Perhaps Cindy McCain can offer Obama’s step brother, George Hussein Obana a job. It appears Obama hasn’t lifted a finger to help his own family. Maybe he can make more than one dollar per month.
Posted by: robert olson | August 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
Cindy’s family worked for their money, what about Obama’s parents.
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Obama’s parents have more dignity in their little pinkys than Cindy’s entire cry-baby family. By the way Cindy’s daddy is another two-timing wife cheater who fuc— around behind his first wife’s back. Must run in the family.
Posted by: heckyeah | August 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
All Michelle Obama could do was smirk during the entire convention coverage (with an occasional smile).
Posted by: Vicky | August 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
Why are the democrats so annoyed at a Republican having money? Because he won’t be one of their major contributors. Hey how many houses does Ted Kennedy have? How many does John Kerry have? How about all the rich, elitist contributors–Streisand, Gates, Affleck, Hilton, Sarandon/Robbins, etc. etc.? The only rich peole they have a problem with are the ones who weren’t crying their eyelashes off for their own rich guy!
Posted by: Sharon | August 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
Cindy McCain never worked a day in her life. Meanwhile, McCain’s policy replaces POW with 9/11 in every sentence.
Being a POW does not earn you the presidency.
All of you McCain backers were bashing him 5 years ago. you are all a bunch of followers. Step in line. Don’t produce your own thoughts. Just follow, follow and do as you are told
Posted by: kc | August 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
Obama hasn’t so much as run a Dairy Queen and he wants to run the USA? Give me a break! McCain chose a proven, experienced leader as his running mate. She’s young, she’s attractive, and she’s experienced. Get used to it.
Obama has zero experience. Obama has “friends” and associates who do not like America – in fact they hate the USA.
McCain can do a good job. Obama can give a good speech.
Posted by: Dan C | August 30, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
Order – Do you honestly think that John McCain, a guy who was torchered in a cage by the North Vietnamese for five years, is afraid of Biden, an east coast has been and Obama, an empty suit chicago thug? McCain could eliminate Obama and Biden with a popsicle stick.
Posted by: McCain/Palin | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
Hey Cindy, I am offended by you. You didn’t spend any time in jail for using, stealing, and doctor shopping illegal drugs. And stealing from a charity? C’mon gal, you are one to be offended by anybody?
Posted by: tempertemper | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
The home wrecker beer heiress is “offended” because her husband can’t remember how many mansion’s they own? Awwwwwwwww. Poor baby.
Posted by: Arron | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
I came to this country almost 30 years ago from a country that provided medical to all. My mother died because of universal healthcare because she was placed on a waiting list to get a pacemaker. When she got to the top of the list, she was too sick to make the trip to the only hospital that did that type of procedure and hence died earlier than she would have done.
I have been a productive member of this country and am a veteran of the US Army. Why do democrats feel that others owe them ANYTHING? If they worked hard and aimed to achieve, then they could live the same dream those of us came to this country for. Don’t ask for a handout, as for what YOU can do to make this country better. Then we truly will be a nation of achievers. Proud to be a US Naturalized Citizen of this great country and a PROUD Republican who love this McCain/Palin ticket
Posted by: Clear Thinker | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
Cindy McCain has every right to be proud of her family’s wealth. It is called hard work, Barry. Barry, in your mind you are your definition of the “American Dream”. You came from a broken home, were raised by your white grandparents, went to the finest schools all on someone else’s dime! How dare you mock the McCains for owning their own property! At least they didn’t purchase it under the suspicion of your slum lord buddy Rezco. If Barack had his way all of his supports can stay sitting in their government projects without a job, watching Oprah, smoking crack, having babies out of wedlock, getting free healthcare and living off of welfare. No wonder why his supporters find him appealing.
Posted by: Kristin | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
Cindy – Why don’t you share your wealth with your half sister?? shhhhh
Posted by: Jamo O | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
Sounds to me there are alot of jealous democrats here who should just shut up. Look who you have on your side…Clintons, Kennedys, Binden…perfect examples of liars, murderers, plagurists…you have it all! Oops, forgot the Hollywood Loonies. Are they not all wealthy? Go whine about them for a change.
Posted by: Virginia | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
I’d rather have a president who married into his homes than a president who was given his mansion as a political bribe.
Posted by: mikeygrr | August 30, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
McCain my not know how many houses he own but at least he knows what city he is in (unlike Obama calling into the DNC). LOL
Posted by: Jason G | August 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm
Why doesn’t Obama tell all the donors who are wealthy to instead give it to charity? Why does he associate with wealthy democrats? I don’t see that happening anytime soon.
Obama and Biden are top-notch FRAUDS!
Posted by: KC | August 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm
Wow, it’s really getting vitriolic.
“Why can’t we all just get a long?”
Rodney King
Posted by: Irene | August 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm
Where did the Kennedy family wealth come from? When? Was the product legal at the time?
Posted by: lrjohnstonusmc | August 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm
Hey Sam.. if drugs are so expensive here, why do seniors pack buses to come to Canada to buy their meds?
Free healthcare for all, significantly lower crime, a dollar thats not sinking into the toilet, more oil than Texas EVER had, and a great reputation as a world peacekeeper (versus a peacemaker).
America is in decline. Religious zealots are limitting America’s ability to progress in Stem Cell research.
Yup, its terrible up here.
Sure we pay more taxes, but then we don’t send rent cheques to China.
Posted by: Looking in from the north... | August 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm
Remember when Liberals kept on with the McFossil, McStoneAge, McSenile, and on and on. After all that garbage, Obama turns around and picks a man almost (about 6 years behind) as old as McCain. Haven’t seen to many McFossil comments lately – wonder why? Palin is an unknown, but a great choice, since she has a strong, extremely clear message about her goals in life – completely opposite Obama, who has changed his mind on every single issue that got him the nomination in the first place. If Obama keeps it up, he might make a good VP for McCain. In that sense, go Obama!
Posted by: jj | August 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm
Of course, there is no proof whatsoever that Mary Jo Kopechne was pregnant when she tragically drowned, however, it is a fact that the woman who raised John McCain’s children and nursed him back to health after he was released from captivity was at least marginally offended by Cindy McCain. That’s because she was the woman that John McCain commmitted adultery with while he was still sleeping in the same bed as the woman he made an oath to. An oath to honor, cherish and respect forever. An oath he decided to break so he could marry into fabulous wealth. Apparently, an oath means nothing to John McCain, so, why would any sentient adult believe that he would not violate the oath of office for the Presidency of the United States?
Posted by: JerryH | August 30, 2008, 3:39 pm 3:39 pm
NOBAMA is trying to build himself up by making villains of those who have been successful.
The only way he can get elected President is take from one class of folks to give to those who have sat on their hands waiting for the government. How utterly pathetic and truly UN-American.
Shame on him.
He should be getting the government off folks back and out of their wallet so the folks can provide for themselves.
But he will not do that because that would cut him and other politicians out of the economic loop. If folks can make it on their own, who needs the Pols coming by with a federal hand out?
NOBODY! That is who!
Posted by: ichabod crane | August 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
kc: being a community orgainzer does not earn you the presidency as well.
Posted by: JohnnyMac | August 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
Oh boo-hoo. Grow up Cindy! You are poor losers. Look at the poor judgement hubby has in selecting Palin. What a loser choice. You imagine this beauty queen with her finger on the button?
Posted by: tommy | August 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
With the exception of a very, very small number of Americans, most Americans are living quite comfortably. The Democrats and the media would have us think, and they portray America, as starving, homeless, spiritless masses. That is simply NOT so. The dream of almost all Americans is to prosper and enjoy the fruits of our labors. Obama and Biden (both very wealthy men) paint an untrue picture of America. I am now solidly in the McCain camp, especially with his selection for VP !
Posted by: ian twolan | August 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
But its just fine for husbands campaign task force to smear Obama on everything from accused of being the anti christ to a terrorist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who’s she think she’s kidding with this put on attitude??? Espicaly when she’s dis-owned her own two half sisters, all for so she doesn’t share any of Daddy’s wealth with them. How sorry is that??? How much does one family need that they can’t take care of their own family members???
Posted by: ronnieraygun | August 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
If you lose hope in america just because McCain were to win that should tell you something about yourself!
My hope is not in government….I can change my own life with the help of God….I don’t need a “Savior” I need a president. If you put your trust in a man or a party to give you what you need you will always be poor in more ways than one!!! Wake up America
Posted by: The Average John Smith | August 30, 2008, 3:40 pm 3:40 pm
why does’nt obama produce his original birth certificate, not a certified one?
Posted by: ainei | August 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm
Obama says family and presumed attitudes held by a person are fair game. If so, Rev. Wright should be named as the unofficial VP of the Democrat ticket and Obama’s loyalty to that his radical Church and its mindset should be front and center – daily.
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm
ALL is fair in Love and War.
Cindy McCain needs to exercise some guts for the war. Politics is war of the most “genteel” kind. But nonetheless, it is war. War of ideas, war of concepts, war of personalities.
P.S. I voted for Republicans FIVE times. But, no this time.
Posted by: Enrique the Independent | August 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm
As with all liberals, the Obamessiah’s worst nightmare is the realization that somewhere, somehow, someone is able to take care of themself. Poor, Barry. By the time the GOP convention is over, the whole world is going to know who he truly is.
“Obama is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get”
Posted by: cobia hunter | August 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm
I love these libs who have selective hearing concerning throwing mud. Obama and his merry band of marxists couldn’t even wait for mrs palin to give her opening statement before the mud began: she’s just an x mayor of a little hick town,she has no foreign policy experience,etc.. The first statement is a stupid attack on small town America and their represenatives. Plus,it emplys a ‘stay in the kitchen’ mentality towards women. Second, I donot know of any GOVERNOR who comes with foreign policy experience-not even Reagan,and Joe Biden and Obama sure aren’t even close to Reagan’s shoe laces. Plus, it says-in their words that only US Senators,of the elitist kind are good enough to be President. In one day,these group of rank elitest have managed to insult 90+% of Americans. Keep going,there’s got to be someone out there you’ll have missed.
Posted by: Harold C Aultman | August 30, 2008, 3:41 pm 3:41 pm
Mike yes it’s the major league ask your friends to stop whining about criticism of Obama listening to a racists preacher for 20 years, hanging around socialist professors in college, not knowing how many states there are, befriending a known terrorist who bombed the Capital and police stations, who has a convicted felon Resko as a friend and participates in shadey real estate deals, and loaths the middle class who “cling to their guns and religion,” who has reporters arrested for filming big wig donors who were meeting with his political hacks, studdering Biden when he does not have a teleprompter. Flip flopping on not a couple of issues but a laundry list. This guy is just another pied piper like Hitler. Wake up Kool Aide drinkers.
Posted by: shasha | August 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
Cindy McCain is a greedy rich woman that lies and says that she is an only child…although her father and mother had other children…she would not share the family wealth with her own siblings…so you know that she does not care anything about the poor and middle class Americans that she does not even know.
Cindy McCain lied when she gave a big TV interview…saying her husband would run an honorable campaign.
Cindy McCain’s wealth comes from an industry that manufactures one of the drugs that kills Americans everyday…She offends Americans everyday…
Cindy McCain: rich, greedy, out of touch…Cindy and John McCain never had to work for this money that they spend…Cindy got her father’s money and John left his first wife behind to marry Cindy to get some of the money…
Cindy McCain is a joke…she must still be on drugs….
Posted by: ecg3817 | August 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
I find this entire process rediculous, the GOP tires to make the landscape of the country more business friendly but their results suck.
The Dems want to raise my taxes and make me pay to have more people living off of the government dole. They take my ambition and use it to fund social programs for people that won’t get off their dead butts and fend for themselves. They also downsize our military to the point that they are a shadow of what they once were and then have the nerve to complain when the Military is handed a job that they can’t do.
We need a reality check in this country and get back to what the forefathers originaly envisioned.
Posted by: Brian | August 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
Offended! What a piece of work! Her husband opened his mouth and put his foot in it twice. He was the one who made the comment about $5,000,000 constitutes being wealthy. He said that at Saddleback. Now he wants to say he was joking. That was a serious forum, in front of thousands of people. Bad judgment call, McCain. If Barack had done that your campaign would have ripped him to shreds! Foot-in-mouth again when he told the reporter he didn’t know how many houses he had. He told the reporter he’d have to check with his staff! Bad judgment call, McCain! And now Miss Cindy wants to cry foul. Where was her sense of “offence” when her husband allowed his campaign to run all of those nasty, vicious ads about Barack and Michelle Obama! Where was her sense of decency then! Laura Bush was the only one who had the class and decency to defend Michelle Obama. Miss Cindy decided she would add fuel to the fire. She can’t have it both ways. This is a campaign for the presidency and it will be a fight to the finish. It’s not a beauty pageant. Did she think Barack Obama would just “roll over” and continue to silently take the crap from her husband? Like he said the other night, ENOUGH! She and her husband are out of touch! If she can’t take the heat, she needs to get out of the kitchen! The nerve of her!
Posted by: Liz | August 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
Are all liberals idiots or just the ones that do a lot of posting? There is no point trying to reason with them they are invincibly ignorant. Oh, and I love the way they say “wwjd?’ He certainly wouldn’t favor the baby killing democrats. Can’t even bear to see them or hear them. Communism may have failed in Russia but it’s alive and well in the USA.
Posted by: Anita | August 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
I believe Mrs. McCain has every right to be offended, just a Mr. Obama has every right to say what he wants to.
The liberals seem to think there is this “freedom in a vacuum” but there is no such thing as freedom without responsibility.
I say we have a one on one. McCain can sit it out!
Gov Palin is connecting with the American People in a way the Obama/Biden crew will never be able to. They’ve got to be asking themselves,”why didn’t we think of that?” Did you see the depressed look on both of their faces when they were asked their impression of Gov Palin.
Note to self: crescendo effect.
Posted by: KoKoMo | August 30, 2008, 3:42 pm 3:42 pm
@ronnieraygun
He’s not a terrorist himself – just surrounds himself with them; close enough in my opinion.
johnny
Posted by: johnny | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
Obama is nothing more than a communist and anyone who votes for him is one as well. I don not like McCain but I’ll take him over a commie like Obama any day of the week. Funny how McCain’s allegedly “inexperenced” running mate has more execcutive experience than the messiah.
Posted by: froggydog | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
You can de-construct the argument any way you want and name-call until the sun goes dark. REACTIONARY policies will not serve this nation going forward. Thoughtful, pragmatic ideas are going to help us ALL going into the future.
So if you’re stuck in the mud because “we’ve always done it this way” you need to pick up your feet and get with the 21st century, not rely on 18th century mentality.
Posted by: BigHeadTodd | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
No way, No how, no McCain
Posted by: kipwolaO | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
She is offended now! But she wasn’t offended when the party her husband represents attempted to paint Obama as elitist. She is correct, her parents story is the american dream, the difference is that Obama success story is his own not some fortune that was given to him from his parents. And to be called an elitist from people who has never known poverty, this is what should have offended Cindy McCain.
Posted by: Anthony martin | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
Americans were finally rewarded their patience in enduring the messiah’s empty rantings about himself. We finally have a team we can proudly elect to office; a team who won’t destroy America; a team who believes in God’s gift of life; a team who’s anti-big government & a team who believes Americans deserve tax rebates as opposed to higher taxes. Go back to Harvard – both of you – so you can continue to hone your anti-American platform that you’ve so cleverly hidden from the average American.
Posted by: Linda Rockford | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
Cindy McCain has a lot of siblings, for being an only child. Money can do that to people. I might ad that she is pretty thin skinned if she was really offended by Obama’s statements. Modern politics are a pretty ugly thing.
Posted by: Ray in Iowa | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
Hey Block
“And don’t you think it’s a bit excessive to spend $275,000 a year on domestic help.”
Would you have her lay some of them off and put them out of work?
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
Obama is nothing more than a So. Chicago Political hack that slimed his way into a State position with the help of very questionable terrorist, radical, political boss criminals. He is a fake, a fraud an empty suit Marxist that wants America weakened. He is an Ass and his lame attacks on McCain are pitiful considering his past and shady dealings. He would not be able to secure a high security clearance. He is an arrogant very unlikable fake that has done nothing, contributed nothing and there is nobody from his shady past that he would ever want to endorse him.
Posted by: Change This | August 30, 2008, 3:43 pm 3:43 pm
People wouldn’t be fighting to stay in the only house they owned if they wouldn’t have engaged in loans they knew they couldnt afford, or potentially not afford. If you cant afford to buy a house…don’t. The government shouldnt bail out irresponsibility and people shouldnt whine about stupid decisions they made in life. Too many people want the government to be their mommy.
Posted by: Justin | August 30, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm
If all of the bleeding heart liberals, who seem to be enamoured with the great Messiah, had said…”No, let’s not have a huge, sinfully expensive, ultra star studded convention…let’s feed all of those thousands of homeless veterans or pay their rent for six months, or feed those rumbling stomachs of all the poor children, starved to death by the evil George Bush and his evil Republican party, instead of this unnecessary repulsive staged crap…let’s feed those Denver homeless and give them a warm blanket or two for the winter…let’s show the world what giving is all about” (Oh, you couldn’t find any???? what happened to the hundreds of thousands John Edwards spouted off about and then was proven wrong….you didn’t hear about that either, huh???)…you might have a right to sit on your pompous asses and complain about the McCains, the Bush family, or whomever you choose to belittle this year. Would HE have not been able to get his point across without all of the trappings and gaudy surroundings?? Conventions aren’t cheap…it takes a lot of money to get there and attend, much less the cost of hotels. Let’s get real!!!! Obama did not get his millions from the “little folk”…MoveOn.org has a way to fool you ignorant people, led to the slaughter by a smooth talking man who has become an expert on avoiding every issue and question put to him by concerned, not biased, commentators…who should really be in the business of reporting the news, not changing it. WAKE UP LITTLE SUSIE..YOUR WORLD IS GOING TO COLLAPSE RIGHT UNDER YOU!!!!! Learn the real facts about people and not all the lying crap on these hate filled websites. Bush is not responsible for Katrina nor will he be responsible for Gustav, but he will be blamed for it. Go to nationalblackrepublican.com and read about Martin Luther King’s father and some of his relatives who have not been led down the primrosed path. Your illustrious Democratic Governor from La. and the scumbag Mayor from New Orleans can take the blame for not being wise enough nor prepared enough to take care of business before the storm hit. Remember, we haven’t had a terrorist attack since 2001…must be doing something right!!!!! Do you think that Michelle Obama deserved the over $300,000 salary she received….get real…and then when her baby daddy got elected to the Senate, the grants came rolling in…how convenient!!! If you go to a church that preaches hate, rants and raves about your bad country, then you are either in the wrong church or the wrong country. GET OUT OF ONE OF THEM!!!!! I feel that it was no one’s business to ask John McCain a question on the phone about his financial status..that will be done soon enough and I felt like it was refreshing for him to be honest about it. If he didn’t know, he didn’t know. He is not a smooth talking liar like the majority of our politicians. He should have said…”It is really none of your business”…click….um..um..
Posted by: Cleo | August 30, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm
Obama is a conflicted man. He associated with Marxist professors, influenced by communist Saul Alinsky, friends with bomb thrower Bill Ayers, mentored by racist preacherfor 20 years, he doesn’t understand world affairs, the military or basic economics, he has no record of acheivement in government, misses most votes, associated with felon slum lordLezko on fraudulent land deal.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm
John McCain understands the American Dream. After all, he is living Papa Hensley’s American Dream.
The only noteworthy thing McCain has done on his own was to behave honorably and courageously during his captivity. Everything else has been handed to him. You GOPers are so hypocritical to denounce Obama for being “out of touch” and not a real American when he is a self-made man from humble American beginnings, while propping up the silver-spooned McCain who married into money. I recall a lot was said about Kerry for how he got his wealth, but now that the shoe is on the other foot, you all flip-flop yet again. Shameful.
Posted by: Adam | August 30, 2008, 3:44 pm 3:44 pm
What hypocrites the dems are. The McCain fortune and homes pale next to Kerry’s, their candidate of 2004. Is was ok then to be rich. Kerry’s wife married into an inheritance – I guess to some that’s the American Dream.
Posted by: hahpah | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
Welcome Sarah Palin. Though John McCain certainly has managed to upset the Conservative base at times, the man hit a home run and a slam-dunk in his VP pick. I am so proud to be an American!
What I find interesting is the criticisms and negativity coming from the opposition. I guess they don’t understand that their opinion really doesn’t matter, either! Millions of Americans will rally and stand behind McCain/Palin in November and THEN the United States of America will see REAL CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!
Posted by: KariJane | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
People who AGREE to mortgage terms and then have their payments rise should have read the fine print. It’s not a governments’ job to protect people from ill-informed decisions.
17 million families purchased new homes last year compared to about 1 million who had interest rates rise high enough to produce a foreclosure.
It’s easy to spin data – just do the math.
Posted by: John C | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
Can you say JOHN KERRY and his Rich WIFE
Oh I forgot it is only ok if you are democrats
Posted by: cheryl | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
Here comes Johnnie with his economic plan
My friends; General Patreuswill carry out a SURGE. we will send combat troops to wall streets. Remember I am POW damit..
So lets recap my vision for the future SURGE! SURGE!! SURGE!! POW! POW!! POW!! DRILL! DRILL!! DRILL!! Taxcut for DICCK CHEYNEY..
God Bless America..
Posted by: Jamo O | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
i wish i didn’t know how many houses i had! the american dream for sure! stupid barak and old school washington insider biden want all americans to live in government supplied housing. same ole same ole democrates, tax and waste. meanwhile barak and biden live the dream in their huge houses but want us to foot the bill for their servant salaries!
Posted by: easy brown | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
I listened to Barry’s acceptance speech and he made it sound like we live in a country with no chance and he has all the answers, however, I did not hear any solutions. And everyone should take the time to read Cindy McCain’s bio. Cindy’s wealth has provided and helped many. So Barry and company just shut-up.
Posted by: Bunny | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
A lot of immature angry people out there who need to get a life.
Posted by: Kevin Murray | August 30, 2008, 3:45 pm 3:45 pm
Islamic leaders tied by federal investigators to the radical Muslim Brotherhood in America – including one under active investigation for alleged terror-financing – have recently donated to Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign for president, according to Federal Election Commission records reviewed by WND.
Isn’t that special..
Posted by: Sue | August 30, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
johnny right and you fall in line with idiots like Hannity, Limbaugh and all the other high school graduate radio talk show hosts and their line of crapola. Ayers was a 60′s anti-war radial like a lot of kids from that era, never convicted of anything and who cares that they blew up a statue or two they did get their point across to Washington to end a usless war. Grow up and think for yourself for once in your life.
Posted by: Ernest T Bass | August 30, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
I am so glad that we are all finally coming to total govt. control. As a communist I see a day when Amerika will be a true land of equality. Freedom and individual success will not survive. There is no god and Obama will at least move us toward a more socialist example of what govt. can do for it’s people. The Olympic games were a shining example of what govt. rule can produce. Order and national pride will follow only when all are equal and no one has more that another. Especially multiple homes. How wasteful and hedonistic. Karl Marx was among Barrack’s education and finally someone gets it. The state run media is beginning the transformation to a successful country of equals and a promise of what can be achieved by totalitarianism .
Posted by: Georges | August 30, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
It’s quite unbelievable that there are still people out there who think McCain could steer us in the right direction. Even after knowing that he has aligned himself with Bush for so many years. So what if he considered himself someone who has gone against his party. He hasn’t strayed that far from them. I wonder if there would be such a bash against the Democrats if someone other than Obama was running. Hmm..maybe someone who is white? It just seems to me that racism is still alive and well in America…a place where supposedly, everyone has an equal chance at realizing their dream.
I’m also surprised at how many people are against universal healthcare. How can providing healthcare for all Americans a bad thing? I guess those who think so have the money to provide for themselves and their families. I wonder what would happen if one day they find themselves with no job and no income. Would they then wish that the government would help them out?
Posted by: MK | August 30, 2008, 3:46 pm 3:46 pm
I don’t think Hussein has even a slightest chance of winning this November. He is an empty suit, an ego maniacal demagogue with very questionable connections (terrorists, crooks and America hating racists). The guy can not even say anything intelligent without a teleprompter. He is making fun of McCain not knowing how many houses his wife owns, but when asked what city he is in, he has no clue.
Granted, he can fool a lot of people, but definitely not the majority, who can easily see that he is as fake as a three dollar bill. His hair-plugged running mate Joe Biden is a has-been, a tired windbag career politician, full of crap and wrong on every issue for decades who couldn’t get any support from anyone while running for President himself. This is a team which is destined to be forgotten by the end of November.
McCain/Palin 2008
Posted by: Regi | August 30, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm
Roxanne – That makes me want to vote for McCain/Palin more now. The fact that Palin, who is going to get it much worse in the coming months than HRC ever did, has yet to whine, makes me like her more. Republican women are strongr than democrat women. I don’t know of any democrat woman currently who have become executive of an energy company, mayor, governor, wife, mother of 5 and vp candidiate all by age 44 without a wealthy husband’s last name. Women should be saluting her. And concerning aborion, she’s on record of saying Roev Wade is settled. And, in addiiton, she admits to smoking pot regularly when it was legal in Alaska. She is not some Betty Crocker breeder. Grow up Roxanne. Join the league of real women.
Posted by: flowerpower | August 30, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm
Okay so lets see, would Obama has a problem with someone owning seven homes. Would he prefer tha he put six of the homes on the market making the real estate market even worse. Maybe if all the rich politicians including Obama bought some extra homes and held on to them, it would help our housing economy. I’m middle class and do not have anything against the rich. We all have the power to become what we want. I do not need Obama taking money from the rich and giving it to me. I would prefer to work for my money than have a socialist state.
Posted by: Jeff | August 30, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm
Obama’s comments about housing strike me as very funny when his own house cost over a million dollars. I certainly cannot afford a million dollar house. I think they are both out of touch.
Posted by: Jenny | August 30, 2008, 3:47 pm 3:47 pm
More pretend indignation from republicans to distract from the real issues.
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
ronnieraygun you have to be kidding. Obama’s brother is living in a shack living off $1 a month. You libs are onlyh good at spending other peoples money, not your own.
I bet Cindy’s sisters aren’t living in card board huts like the Messiah’s brother is. Wow what an idiot.
Posted by: shasha | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Poor, poor Cindy. You would think by now, if she intends to be a good liar, she would do it in front of an audience that believes everything that comes from her lips.
Well, that audience is shrinking.
Sometimes, she is liar and sometimes she just leaves out the pertinent facts.
How about the fact that her father was convicted of bootlegging and that most people believe the money used to start the family business came from the mob. Her uncle, by all accounts, was also connected to the Phoenix underworld and also convicted of bootlegging.
The American dream? I don’t think so!
Stop with the less-than-honest statements Cindy McCain. We’ve had ENOUGH!!!
Posted by: Tal Dawson | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Why would the Democrats nominate a black Muslim militant activist for President?
You Dems are really out there!
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
She can dish it out but can’t take it.
She doesn’t get it. Her father created the wealth. She has done nothing but ride her daddy’s wealth.
Posted by: John P | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
You lefties really DO hate everyone including your ugly selves and ugly women. MARXAMA is going to be history after November, better get used to more rule by us right wingers.
Posted by: Totwanah Sibley | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
You lefties really DO hate everyone including your ugly selves and ugly women. MARXAMA is going to be history after November, better get used to more rule by us right wingers.
Posted by: Totwanah Sibley | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Osama is friends with Bill Ayers, a Domestic Terrorist who bombed the Pentagon, NYC Police Headquarters, and killed police officers. He started his political fraud career in a terrorist’s house in Chicago. That’s why liberals love him. He will never get my vote. His connections show he himself is an enemy of America. Liberals are no different from Al-Qaeda. Hitler did an evil thing in committing genocide on the Jewish people but if he committed genocide on Liberals, he would have done the world a favor.
Posted by: Liberals = Enemy of America | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Anyone care to venture a guess as to why Obama ALWAYS wears a white shirt?
NObama 08.
Posted by: kk | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
I am so sick of the Democrats whining about poor Obama. I was for Hillary Clinton now I am for John McCain. The DNC is so corrupt. I hope John McCain wipes them off the floor.
Posted by: Fae | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Hello,
Here we go, all they can come with to attack Sen, McCain on is how many houses does Sen. McCain have, and I say it is none of Barry O’s business how many homes the McCains have. What is important is that Sen. McCain is more qualifed to run this country in a time of need, and a time of dire straits than Sen.-(I DO NOT HAVE A DEEP RESUME)-Obama, and all I want real bad to do is “CHANGE” the way Washington D.C. is run. Thats why I chose Joe Biden as my running mate. Now you go, and figure that one out OKAY. Of the two Sens. I feel that this country is a whole lot safer with Sen. McCain at the helm, and also I feel that he made a DAM good chose for his running-mate, and there is no comparing the two. Sen. McCain chose Gov. Palin because she does represent “CHANGE” where as Sen. Biden represents the same old politics in Washington as before. Go Figure!!!!!!!
Thanks for your time,
Larry D. Crumbley
bearone7777@yahoo.com
Posted by: Larry D. Crumbley | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
BREAKING: Sources close to Obama realizing that his Veep pick of insider Biden hinders White House bid.
Posted by: Worlds in Collision | August 30, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Obama and his wife have repeatedly quoted the moral imperative of Jesus to take care of our fellow man.
McCain and his wife consistently give more than 25% of their income to charity. Obama and his wife consistently give about 1%. That’s out of an income of more than $4 million last year for the Obama’s.
Obama has a brother who lives on $12 per year in Africa, who hopes to some day be able to afford some kind of skill training. Considering what was done by Khalid Al-Monseur (OPEC bank lawyer) to help Obama get his Harvard education, one would think Obama would at least send his own brother a check for a few hundred dollars. Does charity stop at home?
Obama has a telephone pole sticking in his eye.
Posted by: ragnar30066 | August 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
After reading all the postings, I realize tha a lot of people’s opinion are not putting country first. Forget the parties and think country and go from there with your your votes. I have listened to bothe sides and I like and dislike issues on both platforms. Remember is Politics its never all the way honest. Pick the lesser of the evils that will help america. I could care less if McCains wife is a billionaire, What is Mccain going to do for a working person like me. I could care less if the Obama’s wore fushia and some other off color at the DNC, will Barack’s policy put my country first.
Posted by: Interested person | August 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
I never hear the Dems complaining about the Kennedy’s money.
Posted by: CaRepublican | August 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
AT LEAST McCain’s house were purcased legally, NOT LIKE OBAMA…who purchased his multi-million dollar home with the help of the felon Resko…who is the hypocrite her…POOR OBAMA…NO WAIT…HE IS RICH TOO! DO WE NEED TO mention about Obama baby’s terrorist friend?????
Posted by: larry | August 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
If not the original birth certificate how about a real Certified Birth Certificate. Ombama is a clown, communist, liberal extremist, pro baby killer, watch out young people when you get old his tactics will have all the old people headed for the boxcars.
OBAMA is the most dangerous thing that AMERICA has faced for years!!!!!
Posted by: Cert | August 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
Obama didn’t attack her family or her wealth. He called McCain out for being so out of touch he didn’t know how many houses he has. If the McCains are this thin skinned they shouldn’t be running for President.
Posted by: CJ | August 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
Obama didn’t attack her family or her wealth. He called McCain out for being so out of touch he didn’t know how many houses he has. If the McCains are this thin skinned they shouldn’t be running for President.
Posted by: CJ | August 30, 2008, 3:49 pm 3:49 pm
Folks… facts are facts:
Mr. Obama:
1) Supports INFANTICIDE. If its Alive, and its Human, and you kill it, its called “Murder”.
2) Hangs out with TERRORISTS (Ayers), FELONS (Rezko), and RACE-BAITERS (Wright).
3) Was snorting COCAINE at Harvard while McCain was serving his country (by his own admission).
Enough said!!
Posted by: Member, Not So Silent Anymore Majority of Americans | August 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
After reading every single post I found it interesting that every sentence constructed by a neocon is an idea parroted from Rush Limbaugh. Not a single original thought, that’s scary.
Posted by: cozette | August 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
Liberal Paradox
Mr. Obama spoke well of the American dream in his acceptance speech; however, he bashes those who achieve it.
Posted by: Jibber | August 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
Dirty ‘ol McCain!
Posted by: O Bin Jimmy | August 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
Cindy McCain is a drug addict and avoided prison because of her wealth and contacts. She stole these drugs from the charity she worked with.
Close your eyes and open your mind and listen to Obama’s acceptance speech. Then listen to the stuttering and stammering echo of GWB and the loss of our Constitution. Forget about the terrorists destroying America, GWB, Cheney and people like McCain have already done it. We have our own domestic terrorists and they are called Republicans.
Posted by: steve | August 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
LOW WAGE JOBS AND DOING SOMETHING TO MAKE MORE MONEY i WAS A NEURO SCIENCE RESEARCHER AND WHEN STEM CELLS BECAME LIMITED AND WITH SO MANY FAILURES I SUFFERED FROM BURN OUT AND HAD TO LEAVE MY BETTER PAYING JOB AND TAKE A MINIMUN WAGE JOB SO THINK BEFORE YOU ACUSE PEOPLE OF NO TRYING TO BETTER THEMSELVES SOME PEOPLE THINK WITH WHAT THEY SIT ON INSTEAD OF WHAT IS IN THEIE HEADS
HEY jAN WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE OLD DUFFER CANT DUFF AND THEY BEAUTY QUEEN SITS IN THE OVAL OFFICE THINK MAN THINK
HIPPIE HATER TAKES A HIPPIE TO HATE Another hippie grow up a look at what makes people do what they dommlook at all the people they young ones have to look up to and are roll models, Frankie Avalone came from Philly so did a lot of the rock and rollers and they are not druggies and pimps and the like that you mention
Posted by: Rose Szymanski | August 30, 2008, 3:50 pm 3:50 pm
Dumb b**ch (and I am referring to Sindy McCain, here, not to Ditzy Palin, even though both are dumb b**ches): If you didn’t like the speech, just pop another Percocet.
Wow, you need to be cautious using such high dollar verbage. Remember, this is you brain, this is your brain on drugs, any questions?
Maybe your mommy should have washed your mouth out with soap more often?
Posted by: Gorio | August 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
Compare the Obama’s and what they have accomplished outside the public dole(nothing) i.e. Affirmitive Action and preferential job treatment and then compare the McCain’s and their accomplishments not on the public dole and you will see a vast difference. At least the McCain’s have no sense of entitlement.
Do you really think the Obama’s got to where they are at in life on their own. Guess again!!!!!
Posted by: James Curry | August 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
It is tragic that the democratic views those that succeed and and provide jobs for the working class of this country are apparently the enemy of the American people. We are about to enter a point of fundamental change in this Country where the government knows best and will provide all we need from cradle to grave.
If hard work and enterprise are no longer acceptable to the people of this nation so be it.I respectfully submit that the Country will take a great step backward in this Utopian society that Obama/Biden and the Democratic party wish for all of us.Apparently they have learned a great deal from President Hugo Chavez.. ..
Posted by: dan | August 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
It is a fact that the woman who raised John McCain’s children and nursed him back to health after he was released from captivity was at least marginally offended by Cindy McCain. That’s because she was the woman that John McCain commmitted adultery with while he was still sleeping in the same bed as the woman he made an oath to. An oath to honor, cherish and respect forever. An oath he decided to break so he could marry into fabulous wealth. Apparently, an oath means nothing to John McCain, so, why would any sentient adult believe that he would not violate the oath of office for the Presidency of the United States?
Posted by: NoAnswer | August 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
the only people living OFF the state are the ones that feels it’s everyone else’s problem to rebuild and defend this country.
this election isn’t about democracy anymore. it’s about protecting people’s right to consume at all costs.
yes… capitalism is a fantastic thing… if it is a level and fair playing ground.
when the fed bends their policies to bail (think wall street) or defend (think enron) corporations using the tax dollars of average americans, something is wrong.
this country is BROKEN!!! it is time to reinvest in technology, education and infrastructure.
it isn’t about taking your money and giving it out robin hood style… that simply isn’t happening no matter how many times rush limbaugh says it is.
it’s about getting off our asses, putting down the hamburger, and working together.
you really think we can defend our economy from Russia, Saud, or China… when all we know how to do is eat fried chicken?
WAKE UP!!!
we either re-invest or we’re toast.
Posted by: Lazlo | August 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
The McCains’ adoption of a child from Bangladesh seems to indicate they do care about others. McCain’s sons are now serving in the military together with the ordinary Americans. I don’t see the attacks against the McCains’ wealth or moral fiber justified. Their critic, Obama, fares worse in my opinion. He never served his country in uniform, he smoked pot and coke while attending an elite university. Does that make him more connected to the ordinary Americans? Obama also doesn’t help his poor half-brother in Kenya. The spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and service seem to be lacking from Obama.
Posted by: Joseph | August 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
Like McCain, the right wing Conservatives on this blog know they are losing this election. McCain’s desperate shoot from the hip VP selection, and the overwhelmingly number of angry jabs from the extreme right attest to it – those in pain cry loudest. It’s about time the majority in this country have gone back to reason.
Posted by: Alb | August 30, 2008, 3:51 pm 3:51 pm
Why is it that success has to be labeled ‘bad’ or ‘evil’ by liberals? BO and Biden have been successful businesspeople. Obama, himself, has earned millions from his books. I can’t wait to get out the vote for McCain/Palin!
Posted by: JJ | August 30, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm
I hope Mrs. McCain was offended when her husband called he a c#nt in 1992 on the campaign trail.
Posted by: Realist | August 30, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm
You know, I got to thinking about this yesterday. You know, the anniversary of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Most of you might have heard of the speech, in which the Rev. King enjoins us to create a world where every one of us is “judged not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character.”
Okay, so if I make this judgment in regard to 2 political candidates vying for office and decide that the white candidate is of better character, am I a racist? Hmmm . . .
Posted by: Johnny Cache | August 30, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm
That “Double Down” stuff is really….REALLY getting old.
Posted by: NubTail | August 30, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm
If Obama thinks that he can run businesses better than anyone else, why doesn’t he start one? I mean, where’s Obama’s alternative energy company or Biden’s car company? These blood sucking traitors called Democrats have done nothing but steal and loot from the rest of the country for so long that its sad that this so called progressivism is even recognized as something different than the theft that it is.
Posted by: Todd | August 30, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm
Don’t look now but the verdict is in on Obama. The gallup poll shows Obama has jumped 8 points in a matter of days and now holds a commanding lead with a significant post convention bounce. My guess, after the dust settles and the Palin VP pick farse, that lead will increase significantly. Obama’s lead in battle grounds states have also jumped by double digits since the convention. No wonder McCain is panicking.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/109900/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Continues-Lead-49-41.aspx
Posted by: arron | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
So Cindy McCain is outraged because Obama says McCain “doesn’t get it” about the middle-class. What about when McCain called Obama a celebrity and compared him to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton??? Don’t pretend to be on the high road when in reality, you are the lowest of the low.
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Amazing how the left nit-picks things,
what about Barry Hussein’s “I’ve been
in 57 states & have 1 more to go”, and this fool is a college educated Senator ? He’s the elitist that’s out of touch with the working class, calling
us bitter. He wants to see bitter, he should just look at his wife.
Now that’s bitter.
Posted by: Crusader | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Cindy should be offended by her husband’s obvious womanizing. He can’t seem to get it out of his system. I wonder how many other people looked at Palin and thought “here comes bimbo #3, move over Cindy.”
Posted by: Christimarie | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Wouldn’t you rather have a president that has achieved something in his life? The president should be a role model. I would rather look up to a president who knows financial success rather than a president with economic ineptitude. McCain’s many houses typifies a life of acheivement. At over 70 years old, I would expect a family to have accumulated assets rather than being proud about living off of social security. We should praise the McCain family’s success instead of demonizing it. Just because Joe Biden has to take the train because of his inability to afford a car, doesn’t mean he will make a better VP. I want a successful president that knows how to make money — Americans should reward success. This isn’t Bolshevik Russia, although Barak Hussein Obama would prefer it otherwise.
Posted by: Brian | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Cindy should be offended by her husband’s obvious womanizing. He can’t seem to get it out of his system. I wonder how many other people looked at Palin and thought “here comes bimbo #3, move over Cindy.”
Posted by: Christimarie | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Wouldn’t you rather have a president that has achieved something in his life? The president should be a role model. I would rather look up to a president who knows financial success rather than a president with economic ineptitude. McCain’s many houses typifies a life of acheivement. At over 70 years old, I would expect a family to have accumulated assets rather than being proud about living off of social security. We should praise the McCain family’s success instead of demonizing it. Just because Joe Biden has to take the train because of his inability to afford a car, doesn’t mean he will make a better VP. I want a successful president that knows how to make money — Americans should reward success. This isn’t Bolshevik Russia, although Barak Hussein Obama would prefer it otherwise.
Posted by: Brian | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
As I read the comments posted above; I see only regurgitated garbage that had been fed to shallow thinkers, left and right. This current two party system has led this nation to the brink of economic and social chaos. We as a people will reap what we vote. If we continue to accept the choices allowed us by the Democrat and Republican parties, our great nation will continue its slide into ruin and obscurity. I am a lifelong 55 year old Republican, but am fed up with politics as usual. It is time for a revolution at the voting booths. We as a people must sincerely educate ourselves and force change in Washington. In my view, professional politicians, as a whole, are completely out of touch with “we the people”.
Posted by: Larry | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
Hey Looking In, I didn’t say drugs in Canada are expensive, and I acknowledge that buying in bulk, as the Veteran’s Administration does in the US, allows Canada to aquire drugs cheaply. Why don’t you create your own? I certainly hope the Canadian system doesn’t fail under its own weight, it would put all the medical brokers out of work and reduce the Canadian dollars from all the medical tourist we get down here!
And since when does a Canadian not appreciate an heiress with a beer business eh?
Posted by: Sam | August 30, 2008, 3:53 pm 3:53 pm
I doubt anyone will read my comment that is so far down on this list. But you need to know what made George Washingtion the wealthiest man in Virginia is because he married the richest widow in Virginia who was the widow of the richest man in Virginia when he died. Wikipedia Martha Custis Washington.
Washington managed Martha’s inheritance.
Washington also was quoted as saying his marriage to Martha did not have much going for it between the sheets.
I wish I could be surprised by all the hate and ignorance that is posted on blogs, but unfortunately I am not.
It is not God damn America,no,no,no, it is God save America!
The Chaplain
Posted by: The Chaplain | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
I feel your pain, Cindy…..(sniff, sniff). How dare those mean ol’ men say such hurtful things! Why, it’s as if they think you’re living some rich, lavish lifestyle, trotting around the globe and then returning to one of your several homes. Your ma and pa worked hard to give you everything you have. Your husband is just a regular ‘guy next door’. (Which just may be true for a lot of people since you own so many homes…..)
Posted by: SearamblerOne | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Poor McCain. How would you like to be married to her? I bet he works long hours.
Posted by: adamrussell | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Cindy should know that their wealth, the wealth she inherited, is fair game for the campaign. Afterall she could not take the heat in DC after stealing prescription drugs from a non-profit health group and subsequent rehab.
Seven or nine houses, annual incomes in the 7 figures….that’t not the typical American family. Many of us would like to acheive the dream today, but given the crushing costs of healthcare for workers, fuel costs, commodity costs and energy…its all the harder to acheive the dream.
Posted by: scott jeffries | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
In Obamas leftist socialist world, anyone who isn’t poor and destitude is evil. ( of course we all know its all b.s. ) Obama lives in wealthy Hyde park section of Chicago with help of his convicted criminal friend Rezko. Someone needs to ask this America hating socialist, what if a poor man decides to start working and eventually becomes successful and rich, then does he also become evil in your book ?? Obama is a fool and so are his blind leftist followers. Majority of people, rich or poor are that way due to their own actions and choices
Posted by: Darcy | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Obamas an ass, literaly. My father has 13 houses, most are rentals and 4 are for family use. This is a source of income for our family. Typical stupid liberals attack families that invest and make sacrafices to build a future for their families. Obama earned $4 million dollars last year and bought a $2 million dollar house at a $600K discount due to slumlord friend Rezko. I don’t think that is the way Cindy’s family and I know it is not the way my family bought our houses.
Posted by: San | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
BO is so in touch with the little man that is brother lives in a shack. He cannot vote so BO does not care.
Posted by: tom | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Hey, all of you vitriolic and bitter left wing loony democrats – BETTER GET USED TO SAYING ‘PRESIDENT McCAIN’. AND GET YOUR PROZAC REFILLED. YOU’RE GOING TO NEED IT!
FYI: I’m one of those white women who is registered Independent. You hateful people just helped me make up my mind. GO JOHN & SARAH!
Posted by: Carol | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
At least the McCain’s never had their homes co-signed by Tony Resko, a slumlord that got pay-offs from the Federal government and now is a convicted a felon. Obama is up to his eyeballs in graft and corruption and he has the balls to say the McCain’s are out of touch.
Cindy McCain brought home a starving orphan for her and John to raise. Obama’s brother lives in a hut in Africa on less that $20 a year.
Who is in better touch with their realities? Obama’s a fake.
Posted by: SurfsideSanDiego | August 30, 2008, 3:54 pm 3:54 pm
Wow, something that her husband says actually offends the c#nt. Maybe they should talk to the only child’s step-sister to see if she was offended by it. Everyone talks about the surprise of McCain selecting a former beauty queen as a running mate. If you look at his womanizing past, you’d see that he’s upgraded for younger and prettier before. With McCain’s age, America just can’t afford to be put in the hands of Governor Palin. I’d do her, though.
Posted by: Bob Inmo | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
CAN ANYONE ANSWER THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY ARE OBAMA’S LIPS PURPLE SOMETIMES?
Posted by: The Average John Smith | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
What’s with using women always in this “offended” argument anywho? The whole offended thing is getting overused. Both sides. Sounds immature anywho.
Posted by: Sandra | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
Listen to yourselves bicker and name call. It is disgusting regardless whether it’s a Democrat or Republican. If you are an Obama supporter, you haven’t listened to him very closely. Your continued name-calling attacks upon a great American like John McCain creates the impression that Obama’s supporters are small-minded individuals who are unable to understand that McCain does offer many good ideas for this nation. Neither presidential candidate has cornered the market on good ideas, but McCain does have the experience and maturity to handle almost any situation. His incredible ability to withstand years of torture from the Vietnamese illustrates how strong-minded and determined he is. Before people write derogatory things about McCain remember what he did for this country, just like millions of other men and women who have served this nation during times of war. Stop the back-biting, the name-calling and discuss issues. Stick to the issues.
Posted by: tjf | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
Obama is addicted to nicotine and was a cocaine and drug dealer. Great role model.
Posted by: Go Hillary | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
It’s amazing to me how many of you Socialist/Marxist Obamaniacs have forgotten how YOUR big HEROES, the Kennedy’s, Kerry, The Goracle, and on all came from rich white families involved originally in nefarious trades. You point the finger at the McCains how short and slanted are your memories. The Kennedys were rum runners during prohibition. The Gores grew tobacco, and daddy Gore voted againt the ERA. Kerry married a rich woman, just like McCain. It’s funny to watch your comments. It really is telling about how lazy your intellect is. Maybe it’s an indicator of the failure of our socialist school system. Maybe it’s indicative of your mental laziness in taking the propaganda that the MSM has been feeding you since Cronkite changed from reporting to editorializing. How soon you accept the lies that fit your little preconception of the way things should be. I have no tolerance, anymore, in regards to your empty, idiotic statements on the conservatives. If a Republican writed flirty emails to a paige, we run them off. True it may take a while, there are bad republicans that try to get in the way of these things. Democrats, on the other hand, will accept their leeaders killing people (Teddy), running brothels (Barney), getting BJs in the ovel office, having terrorist friends, and on. To Dems, the ends justify the means and any laws that get trampled or disregarded are just acceptable. Right and wrong is relative to your positions, not a TRUTH. You, as a group, have no morals, no compass, no guidance, no core, no real compassion and a generally !@#$%^& up view of how economics works. The failures in America started with your Great Society and have continued and been compounded. You will not stop until the whole world is “equal”. To what end? World Government. Personally, I believe there should be open season on liberals. And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. You are a cancer that must be removed.
Posted by: slowhand | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
Would you rather have a chance at making it big like Cindy’s parents or would you rather live in the communist country that Obama is pushing? No one living on government subsidies has ever told me that they’re “living the dream”. Also, why does Obama think that he’s smart enough to make communism work? It’s as if he thinks China and Russia and everyone else just couldn’t figure out communism but he has?
Posted by: Jon | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
Lets see Cindy McCain has seven houses that she aquired through the money generated from a legitimate business that her father started from scratch. Barack lives in a 2.4 million dollar house that he aquired from his friend a convicted felon by the name of Tony Rezko. I am confused, who am I supposed to have an issue with here?
Posted by: jack l | August 30, 2008, 3:55 pm 3:55 pm
McCain/Palin,
I know McCain is not afraid, but this is not about being afraid. It’s about the repubs being used to the Democratic party not fighting back. Those days are OVER. So if Cindy McCain is offended…TOO BAD. You don’t think Michelle Obama and her mother and family were offended?
That is what comes with the territory and I have been WAITING for Barack to go on the attack.
YOU REPUBS JUST GET USED TO IT.
Posted by: Order | August 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
hmmm – what about John Heinz Kerry — He never worked a day in his life and married 2 rich women.
Posted by: Andie | August 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
Guilt over success.
Guilt over family legacy.
Guilt over being white.
Guilt for not being proper po folk.
IRS Obama is our redeeeemer!
The liberal American dream come true!
Ok EVERYBODY!! Hit heads with keyboards in shame!
Pie Iesu domine, hhgfhf
dona eis requiem. jhgfjh
Pie Iesu domine, uyiuyu
dona eis requiem. jhghjg
GO EUROPE! YAY Al Qaeda!
If Obama wins? I want out of this chicken outfit.
Posted by: zak | August 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
What a bunch of clueless morons who actually swallow NO-Bama’s bull. If you knew the law, Mc Cain is forbidden to know what his wife invests in so not to be in conflict of interest since he is in a position to effect laws to make a larger winfall profit. Funny how No-Bama doesnt mention all of the Kennedy Compounds, or the Gores vast amount of Mansions…..he is pathetic
Posted by: Jon | August 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
I’m ashamed to say I’m from Illinois, one of the most politically corrupt states. I can say I have followed Obama’s political career, what there is of it, from being a hack of the Chicago Machine in the State legislature where he abstained from voting over 100 times so that there would be no trail of his voting record. He’s been running for President since he first held office, and has nothing (NOTHING) to show for it. No successes with his name on them. His US Senate record is just as empty. Then he decides to equate “change” with pick somebody as a running mate who nothing but years of tenure who is little listened to even though he’s ranking member and professes to be a foreign policy “expert”. Biden is a ticking time bomb who will go off before the election.
I don’t want to see a socialist government where any bum get what will be lousy medical care just like in England (yes, I’ve experienced socialized medicine — it’s stinks).
Face it, the Dems still can’t get away from their far left beliefs that government is the solution.
Posted by: Ashamed from Illinois | August 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
I’m offended by someone who distributes a product that is seemingly harmless, but in fact destroys the mind, the heart and soul. And, I’m positive that Ted Nugent agrees with me. However, I still don’t think McCain gets it, so I don’t really feel sorry for him, or her. I hope that she stays off the vicodin during the campaign.
Posted by: Uh oh | August 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
San, so you know how many houses your father has. That is good, you’re obviously not as senile as McCain who can’t even remember how many houses he himself has!
Posted by: dave | August 30, 2008, 3:56 pm 3:56 pm
The McCains have a lot of money. this does not offend me at all. What is important is that McCain and his running mate want to preserve the United States as an independent nation with freedom and opportunity for its citizens.
Obama and Biden are leftists ideologues who embrace the shared poverty of Socialism and Internationalism. Rather than submit to their vision for America, we will partition the country so that the Reds can huddle in mutual misery in the “Blue States” and the “Red States” can find a separate destiny.
count on it.
Posted by: mec | August 30, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
Obama’s speech offended me too. It was the attacks on John McCain that bothered me… that is just old school politics. What bothered me was the over-reaching and preening content of his speech. He claims he is going to stop global warming and disease, cut taxes while spending billions on new programs. It is not possible. While Obama seems like a nice guy, the content of his speech is utter nonsense and insults my intelligence.
Posted by: Ron in Irvine | August 30, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
I hope Mrs. McCain was offended when her husband called her a c#nt on the campaign trail in 1992.
Posted by: Realist | August 30, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
Legacy of Cindy McCain’s parents: Wealth. Legacy of Obama’s parents: Half-minority siblings living in African shacks.
The silent majority will bury Obama in a landslide victory for McCain.
Posted by: Silent Majority | August 30, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
Well, I do have a six figure a year job and I support not just Obama. . . but the Entire Democratic Party.
Cindy McCain is a home wrecking tramp and I see no difference between her and Monica Fatlinsky. Oh – btw . . . her husband refers to black children as “tar babies”, hispanics as “wet backs”, and asians as “gooks”. These comments are precisely what happens when a stepford wife doesn’t get her tune up.
Offended Cindy? Good. I hope it hurts. That one’s for Carol.
Posted by: Adrienne | August 30, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
Of course, there is no proof whatsoever that Mary Jo Kopechne was pregnant when she tragically drowned, however, it is a fact that the woman who raised John McCain’s children and nursed him back to health after he was released from captivity was at least marginally offended by Cindy McCain. That’s because she was the woman that John McCain commmitted adultery with while he was still sleeping in the same bed as the woman he made an oath to. An oath to honor, cherish and respect forever. An oath he decided to break so he could marry into fabulous wealth. Apparently, an oath means nothing to John McCain, so, why would any sentient adult believe that he would not violate the oath of office for the Presidency of the United States?
Posted by: ThoseWhoWorshipMcCainCan'tAnswer | August 30, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
It’s interesting how many of the comments either repeat discredited lies about the Obamas or find some way to point out the only adventage Songbird has over Barack: Songbird is white.
McCain has scarcely drawn a non-privileged breath in his life, yet parades as the Common Man. Even as a POW, his status as the son of an Admiral brought more value to the documents and 50 hours of film footage he provided for his captors. The man broke three articles of the code of conduct for POW’s extant at that time, and participated in an agreement with his fellow prisoners to break another.
Yet Obama sticks to criticizing Songbird’s policies, and starts every statement with praise for the man. McCain, on the other hand, has raised personal invective to zen-like heights.
Nobody has said there’s anything wrong with being richer than just about everyone else (well, there was that Jewish carpenter, but Christian and Republican have become mutually exclusive). But pointing out the difference between the McCains’ story and the Obamas’ story would seem to be fair.
Posted by: Mike Carter | August 30, 2008, 3:57 pm 3:57 pm
the fact that he did not know how many homes he owns showed me that he is not materialistic. how refreshing a man who knows what he doesn’t know and admits it and then adds a woman to his ticket. wow!
imagine if he got it wrong the media would be all over him for lying.
hillary supporter in new mexico
Posted by: sonia trevino | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
Hey there Linda Douglas, do u really want to know why those Americans are losing there homes? It’s because the magority of them acquired Liar Loans!!
Now being the smart person u r u know what that is don’t you- they are loans where borrowers incomes were not verified & they either did no doc loans or stated income loans on properties they knew they could not afford & the only way to purchase them was to lie hmm lots of politicans do that don’t they- i know many people who own more than 10 homes or more so what does that make them? come on, the democrats are going to get crushed in Nov/08 sorry but that is reality & your socialist ideas will be put on the back burner
Posted by: steve | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
There is so much hate in these post..And there is so much corruption in our Government. And a lot of mistrust in either party. Whatever happens after the Elections In January , Remember who you voted for..I do and it has been 7 years of The U.S. Falling on it’s ASS..As a Viet Nam vet help me and the rest of us get America back on our feet..The choice is ours..
Posted by: johnface | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
Obama hates to see Americans succeed without the hand of government. He talks about helping others, but gives one tenth as much to charity as the McCains. They took in, and adopted, a poor African child while his own kin struggle to exist on a few dollars a month. He feels it is the governments responsibility to care for the poor, not his. He is concerned about Gustav hitting the Gulf coast, but showed no such concern for the folks in Iowa that were recently flooded out. The difference; white people that are used to taking care of themselves versus black folks that have evolved to the point of uselessness by generations of failed government programs designed to eliminate poverty. As President, Obama, with the help of a Democrat controlled congress, will drive this country into ruin.
Posted by: Squirl | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
I didn’t hear her name mentioned during this question.John was asked NOT her ….She nneed the spot light, with her baggage I would back off…..Hell of a note when you have 7 houses 7 people why???????
Posted by: indp voter | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
WHAT A BUNCH OF F’NG WHINERS WHO ARE POSTING HERE. Leave the lady alone. She is not part of this debate. If Obama want’s the press to leave his wife alone then he doesn’t need to be a freaking hypocrite. Those most loudly crying about them being rich are a bunch of god d’md whiners. Pull your ass up by your bootstraps and build something that will make you wealthy. Ingenuity beats resources any day.
Earlier poster is right. Only kids should be working for minimum wage. There are plenty of opportunities in this world. Deny it and I will refer to the self made Obama and Clinton. Can’t stand Clinton, but he came from nothing too.
I really wish my fellow Americans would stop all this whining, crying and poor old me’ing. Stop attacking everyone who seeks to serve with such vitriolic hate and painting every Repud as the Devil and every Dem as an America hater.
What have we become? No better than a third world f’ng society. We have had it too good, now we expect it all. Worse yet, we expect it all for nothing. Hell, I live paycheck to paycheck, but I have a plan and that plan doesn’t involve working hard and saving my whole life only to be called a rich snob or out of touch.
Everyone needs to get an f’ng life!
Posted by: Michael | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
Afterall, Didn’t didn’t Obama rake in 4 million last year from book sales alone? In my world that’s rich too.
Posted by: Forg Majik | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
Here’s a lil economics for you raise the minimum wage folks. Raising the minimum wage does absolutely nothing but raise inflation.
Where do Business get the money to cover the wage increase? Raise prices or cut the number of hours for their employees. You people are out of touch with reality. Money does not fall from trees or from Heaven like mana.
You want to help the minimum wage earners out? Cut Taxes or better yet help them get a better job.
Change…yep that’s what ol Hussien is going to leave in our pockets
Don’t tax me bro!!!!!!!
Posted by: The Janitor | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
I am offended by McCain and his people so big deal. McCain is married to the woman he cheated on when he was married to his first wife. He married a beer heiress and paid a lot of money to his first wife and children which was good. But Cindy McCain has no reason to be offended since they are the elitists, not Senator Obama.
Posted by: Vicki | August 30, 2008, 3:58 pm 3:58 pm
Juny, you wrote, “voting against the minimum wage so many times sure suggests that McCain doesn’t ‘get it.’ ”
If you depend upon the minimum wage for a pay raise, I don’t want your sorry ass working for me.
You’re the one that doesn’t “get it!”
Posted by: Mitt Romney | August 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
Let’s see, we have Dean, Pelosi, Biden, Boxer, Schumer, Feinstein, Reid et al and that is just the tip of pile of crap known as the “Democratic” party. They’re in touch with the mainstream? Dean and Pelosi should be in straight jackets, the rest need some serious LEGAL chemical intervention and daily psycho-therapy to help them through reality. Their idea of freedom of speech means only for them. They stifle anyone who opposes their views as is demonstrated by the lame stream media propoganda outlets every day. Blitzer, Cooper, Olberman, and Matthews et al, can you find any more pandering, blubbering, drooling idiots than THEY ARE to bring you “objective” viewpoints as “journalists”? What an embarrassment, even more so than the afore mentioned morons that are supposed to be working for their constituents. Hussein Obama talks about change and picks Biden with 30+ in politics? By the way, funny how the LSM never mentions the fact that BHO is the JUNIOR senator from Illinois, heaven forbid, that would be construed as a negative, politically in-correct FACT that might offend some of his worshippers, poor babies. It wouldn’t make them FEEL good about their messiah…
Posted by: yrltak | August 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
To all you disenfranchised cry babies, let me ask you this: why is the entire third world lining up to come to America? Could it possibly be because of the dream of being able to take $10,000, as Cindy McCain’s parents did, and make a fortune in only one generation of hard work? Ohhhh no, that couldn’t possibly be it! Now you want to fault Cindy Mc’Cain for inheriting her father’s wealth? Come on, get real! If Obama gets elected, the third world will be coming to America alright, in droves!…. but it won’t be those that want to work. It will be the slackers who will flood in through our unsecured borders so they can get high on dope, live in the world’s greatest welfare system, and commit crimes.
Posted by: Daniel | August 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
Yea, we’re in a mess down here in the states – I guess that’s why our immigration has fallen off so dramatically (sarcasm). Not surprisingly, other countries believe the gloom and doom media who have to put emphasis on – and sometimes exaggerate the worst aspects of our economy to compete for ratings. We here in the USA understand that things are not as bad as advertised – heck, I’m building a new bigger house right now – in the middle of a “terrible recession.” But the fact remains that Democrats/liberals have a history of attempting to create class warfare in the US. ABC was attempting to show the hypocrisy of wealthy Democrats partying in Denver when their producer was arrested for filming on a pubic street. Ever wondered why so many extremely wealthy Democrats are in favor of increasing taxes (on themselves)? They’re either extremely altruistic or lying, tax avoiding hypocrites. Slick Willie: “I did not have sex with that woman” (wagging finger). Slick John Edwards: “I did not have an affair.” – They are experts at lying right to our faces.
Posted by: Wayne | August 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
What, Mister Cindy McCain can’t defend himself? Send the homewrecker in to help, LOL!
Guess what Cindy, nobody was talking about YOU. And the fact that you and Mr. Cindy McCain have a prenup just shows how much you trust your “husband”.
Just watch, he’ll run off with the real celebrity, the supermodel who will play Vice President if he gets his way.
Oh, the many hours he’ll spend with her.. wouldn’t be the first.
You just can’t trust the guy, he’s a cheater sending his homewrecker bimbo to fight his fight.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
I think it’s unbelievable that there are actually people out there who think that Obama is anything more than an EMPTY SUIT. He has no experience in the legislative sense…voted “present” rather than yes or no on legislation on Illinois. Never convened his committee while in the Senate. Never, ever worked across the aisle. Has spent the last 20 years hanging around with people who are White-haters. What makes you think this guy is cut out to be president of the greatest nation on earth? (Or has a clue about ANYTHING.)???????
Posted by: spk2moi | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
I think it’s unbelievable that there are actually people out there who think that Obama is anything more than an EMPTY SUIT. He has no experience in the legislative sense…voted “present” rather than yes or no on legislation on Illinois. Never convened his committee while in the Senate. Never, ever worked across the aisle. Has spent the last 20 years hanging around with people who are White-haters. What makes you think this guy is cut out to be president of the greatest nation on earth? (Or has a clue about ANYTHING.)???????
Posted by: spk2moi | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
McCain has repeatedly attacked Obama for being an “elitist.” Obama’s campaign is simply pointing out that it’s ludicrous for a guy who can’t remember how many houses he has to be calling someone an “elitist.”
Obama is a guy who pulled himself up by his bootstraps. To label him “elitist” or “celebritry” is what’s deeply offensive here.
Posted by: TM | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
McCain has repeatedly attacked Obama for being an “elitist.” Obama’s campaign is simply pointing out that it’s ludicrous for a guy who can’t remember how many houses he has to be calling someone an “elitist.”
Obama is a guy who pulled himself up by his bootstraps. To label him “elitist” or “celebritry” is what’s deeply offensive here.
Posted by: TM | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Oh heck, why don’t just vote in someone whose homeless, a trans sexual with one squinty eye and a large hump? Then maybe the libs would shut up already.
Posted by: Kathy | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
The Dem’s view of America: I’m embarrassed to be an American citizen Face it, we’re all victims and government is the only way to salvation.
The Republican’s view of America: This is the greatest country on the face of the earth, and I have worlds of opportunity in front of me if I work hard and take full responsibility for my actions.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Obama’s policies would hurt the average Americans if put into place. Cracking down on corporations will lead to job cuts unseen since the great depression. The houses question on McCain was a trap. His wife owns several vacation properties that she enherited. The fact that he doesn’t keep a tally on them tells me that he isn’t taking that many vacations.
Posted by: Tones | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
I’m a Republican. I’m retired and worth $1,000,000. I didn’t inherit a penny – or a dollar ….
I learned to work and only worked for wages all my life. I was given the opportunity to work and was blessed immensely. And I’m not jealous that others have more than I do.
Regarding the posts in this thread, I notice that folks who don’t have an intelligent position to represent resort to name calling.
BLESSINGS!
Posted by: Perfectly Frank | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Obama is a hypocrite. Cindy McCain is Absolutely right that her family typifies the American Dream. Obama is just making theater out of the presidential race. You don’t see him talking about being a multi-millionaire himself. He thinks Americans are too stupid to see the contradiction.
Posted by: Melanie | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
McCain can’t remember how many houses he has because he is coming down with a huge dose of Alzheimers. As for Cindy, she probably doesn’t know either, a result of her past drug abuse. What a couple, dumb and numb!
Posted by: Snoop | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Cindy whines more then a Napa Valley winery…. Give me a break.
Posted by: NoMac | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Wow listen to all of the libs and their class envy! I guess if they had their way we would all make minimum wage just to make it fair.
Here is an idea for you libs, move to a socialist country instead of trying to make this into one.
Barak Husein Osama is a communist.
Why do libs have to act conservative in order to get elected?
Posted by: Average Joe | August 30, 2008, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
this “offended” woman inherited a vast fortune from her daddy.
she had an affair with a married man who then threw aside his crippled wife for this wealthy beauty queen.
she founded a charity to provide medical assistance to war-torn countries and then spent years stealing prescription pills from this charity (a federal crime) to feed her own drug addiction. she only came forward when the DEA was busting her. And she made a phone call to a certain senator in Washington and walked away with only minor fines.
Watching the republican evangelicals bend and compromise their christian “principles” in an self-serving effort to defend the most morally bankrupt people is outright laughable.
Her father making his fortune by starting a beer distribution company isn’t the issue.
Cindy McCain is the issue. Everything about Cindy McCain OFFENDS me.
Posted by: JS | August 30, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
Obama and his cronies, use personal attacks when they can’t debate facts. Joseph Gerbels taught Obama and his America hating wife how to use propaganda well. I thought we were in NAZI Germany with the hate filled speech Obama the self prclaimed messiah delivered. So far all we hear is “change” but not any details. Come on all you liberal haters, what change are you talking about, lets have the details….
Posted by: johnny reb | August 30, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
BREAKING NEWS>>>>
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Posted by: OBAMAA | August 30, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
Can one of you LIBS tell me which of the following about OBAMA is NOT true?
Mr. Obama:
1) Supports INFANTICIDE. Even though its Alive, and its Human, he still wants to kill it !!
2) Hangs out with TERRORISTS (Ayers), FELONS (Rezko), and RACE-BAITERS (Wright).
3) Was snorting COCAINE at AA Harvard (by his own admission) while McCain was serving his country.
It takes Liberal “Audacity” to gloss over those and present yourself as a “saviour”!!
Posted by: Member, Not So Silent Anymore Majority of Americans | August 30, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
John Kerry married into the Heinze Fortune, he is a Billionaire without earning a dime. how many houses does he own? Obama got his house through the graces of Rezko a convicted felon Real Estate developer. Here’s a Mother Earth note from under a picture of one of Obama’s Homes “This 3-story, 96-yr-old Georgian is close to the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s South Side. But with 4 fireplaces and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, you may never want to leave. Sold for $1.65 million in 2005. Upgrade your property when your next-door buddy (before his felony trial, of course) sells you part of his plot!”
Nine of the eleven RICHEST SENATORS ARE DEMONCRATS! Wake up people. They call you greedy because you want to keep the money YOU WORK FOR but they live like kings and want to confiscate “ecessive profits” while they STEAL YOUR MONEY through EXCESSIVE TAXATION.
Posted by: worddust | August 30, 2008, 4:01 pm 4:01 pm
REALLY!!!!!
WHY DOES HIS LIPS LOOK
PURPLE?
AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT THINKS ITS A LITTLE FREAKY?
Posted by: The Average John Smith | August 30, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
I have never seen an acceptance speech by a candidate of any party be 75% negative and full of attacks as Obama.
Posted by: Thomas | August 30, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
Amazing that those who love McCain and Bush fear having their taxes raised, then giddily cheerlead the two warmonger’s borrowing $3 Trillion from the Communist Red Chinese to finance their lust for other kids to go into combat against people who aren’t our enemies.
Bush and McCain want to finance taxcuts and war simultaneously with borrowed money from the Red Chinese.
How you on the right love them, so very much.
Posted by: NoAnswerFromTheRight | August 30, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
Cindy should be consider with this fact, will Palin have time to bond with her 4 month old special need baby? She will be on the campaign trial, and she does need time to study McWar Iraq policy, because she has already stated that she does not know it.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 30, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
“McCain also said beer the distributorship her father built,”?!?
Was the writer of the article partaking of some of that beer when this was written?
I’m just sayin’! (If they fix it so be it, but that’s what it says right now).
Politics… it’s all “fair” even if it’s stupid… which the Obama comment was.
Posted by: Gordon Greene | August 30, 2008, 4:02 pm 4:02 pm
It really doesn’t matter, because McCain/Palin will win almost every state and will win by over 10% nationally now anyways, since they locked up the women vote.
That being said, Cindy’s parents most likely worked their tails off to make it financially (most liberals know nothing about working hard) and they made it.
They could have chosen to sit around on welfare picking their nose like most liberals and then whine about not having anything, but they woke up every morning and worked hard. Cindy has every right to be damn proud of them.
America has every right to also be proud of Sarah Palin, who I’m sure was told that women should vote Democrat, but wasn’t going to be deceived by the idiots in that party and join them. Instead, she worked HER tail off, built a family and a sucessful career and is now way ahead of most idiot liberals who aren’t sure where their next drug fix is coming from.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Barack Hussein Obama (if you listen to Ted Kennedy it’s “Osama Obama!) and Joe Biden-Ladin will lose this election. Can’t wait to hear the 3rd round of real whinnnnning!!! gore, kerry, obama, the 3 stooges!!!!!!! Haaaaaaaaaa!!!! Can’t you dems pick someone who’s not an extremist???
The economy was fine, and gas prices were good until the dems and nancy pelosi took over…
The truth of the matter is the housing problems stem from Clinton policies that lowered interest rates the aided in people buying homes they just could not afford.
McCain/Palin!!!
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
ABC must be the one of the official websites for the Obama-Biden campaign by the number of postings attacking Cindy McCain. I wonder if there are any attacks on entertainment and sports multi-millionaires?
Posted by: Jay | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
McCain has repeatedly attacked Obama for being an “elitist.” Obama’s campaign is simply pointing out that it’s ludicrous for a guy who can’t remember how many houses he has to be calling someone an “elitist.”
Obama is a guy who pulled himself up by his bootstraps. To label him “elitist” or “celebritry” is what’s deeply offensive here.
Posted by: TM | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
So many ignorant Americans in 2008. It’s disgusting. Not voting for someone because they are black..and BTW Obama is Christian…you moronic muslim bashers. Get an education, read a book, get out and see the world, then form your own opinion by “thinking” for yourselves, not what your neighbor or racist parents taught you. UGHHH…
Posted by: John P | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Yep this is just jealousy on Obamies part all he is is a terrorist lover, and his wife america hating trash.. Get over it Obamie , we know who u really are
Posted by: Hilly-Billy | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
John Kerry married into the Heinze Fortune, he is a Billionaire without earning a dime. how many houses does he own? Obama got his house through the graces of Rezko a convicted felon Real Estate developer. Here’s a Mother Earth note from under a picture of one of Obama’s Homes “This 3-story, 96-yr-old Georgian is close to the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s South Side. But with 4 fireplaces and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, you may never want to leave. Sold for $1.65 million in 2005. Upgrade your property when your next-door buddy (before his felony trial, of course) sells you part of his plot!”
Nine of the eleven RICHEST SENATORS ARE DEMONCRATS! Wake up people. They call you greedy because you want to keep the money YOU WORK FOR but they live like kings and want to confiscate “ecessive profits” while they STEAL YOUR MONEY through EXCESSIVE TAXATION.
Posted by: worddust | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Remember the TV show “Love American Style”?
How about a new reality TV show “Hate American Style” starring.
Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
Rev. Jerimiah Wright
William Ayers
Father Pfleger, and a cast of millions of self-loathing left wing liberals.
Posted by: Zipperhead | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Many of these comments suggest a lack of any deep thought or knowledge on the topic. I would be embarassed to show the government and civics ignorance most on the left are displaying. Seriously, before you shoot back with your example of a stupid comment by a right wing post, look at the comments that are continuous streams of anti-Republican stereotyping. How many intelligent comments have been made in this blog stream? Instead of insulting everything related to conservative thought, can a pro-choicer give me a good definition of when life begins and then incorporate that into a practical abortion policy? Please tell me if you believe that the constitution is a legal contract between the government and the people to be changed by a lawful vote of the citizens or if it is a living document that changes upon the interpretation of 9 men and women based upon their desire for social change? How did the failures of Katrina become the sole responsibility of the Bush Administration? Was there not a democratic mayor with the resources to make initial law and order decisions? Was there not a democratic governor with full authority over the state national guard and emergency response personnel? If indeed the city had been destroyed and people died because FEMA failed to deliver bottled water in time, then I would be first to castigate the federal response.Tell me if you find anything threatening to our national security from Islamic fundamentalist groups; if so, how do we confront them? Do you have any sense of proportion about our current war against terrorism and previous wars where human suffering was on a scale unimaginable by most today? I recognize that many criticisms and accusations can be made against the current administration–WMDs, failure to secure the peace, failure to capture UBL and others. But why must these failures be the result of a “big oil conspiracy” or complete incompetence by Bush? Do I really need to recite the 14 UN violations and the hundreds of quotes and intelligence reports made by multiple nations and bipartisan administrations that supported Bush’s decision? While honoring every combatant and family that has sacrificed, you can choose almost any war and I can show you presidential decisions that cost much more blood and tragedy than this one. I have many more such honest and direct questions but I will post this now to see if any can actually argue their position with a sense of intelligence and respect for public discourse.
Posted by: Maintaining my Optimism | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
Typical Obama double standard. When his wife was criticized for her comments about not being proud of her country he declared his wife should be above criticism, then he launches his nastiest attack putting Cindy McCain and her family in his crosshairs.
Posted by: Just Asking | August 30, 2008, 4:03 pm 4:03 pm
…Cindy McCain is offended? Good. I find her inability to understand how most of the world lives deeply offensive. I find her phony husband even more offensive. I find what the Republicans have done to this country unspeakably offensive. I’ve been offended continually since Americans elected Ronald Reagan, and on through Clinton and Chimpy.
Let me share the wealth of offendedness with you, Cindy.
Posted by: mcQ | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
There are no bigger haters than the left.
Did you read all the garbage they said and all the hate they spewed out about Sarah Palin? They don’t even know her.
To all those socialist hate mongers – get a life – you just lost the election.
Posted by: Roger - Los Angeles, CA | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh someone feel sorry for me cause I’m wealthy… boo hoo
Posted by: stu | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
Solving issues without name calling is what both parties need to do. Unfortunately, until the democrats take their party back from the Marxist George Soros, who thrives on chaos and controversy since he is trying to overthrow our government, there will never be accord. By the way, what “change” does Obamma want to make in our country? A democracy works for me. Therefore, Cindy can own as many houses as she wants.
Posted by: Betty | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
There is still time to save us all. Delegates please nominate the only real conservative in the race, RON PAUL. This is our only hope.
Posted by: Citizen Bill | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
QUOTE: If you’re not a POOR Black in this Horrible America the Obama’s don’t want anything to do with you. They want to give give give and take from the white guy. Next thing they will want to plant water melons on the white house lawn
REPLY: I see the uneducated from the south are here today… How pathetic can one get?
Posted by: HackMac | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
Didn’t it take Obama finally pay his parking tickets when he decided to run for office? talk about out of touch, most Americans don’t get a free pass like he did
Posted by: frank | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
So the Republican dream is to marry a rich heiress????? Hmmmmmmmm!!!!!!! John Kerry anyone?????? How about some consistency and no hypocrisy in your thinking. Oh that’s right many of you are liberals and are incapable of that.
Posted by: ab | August 30, 2008, 4:04 pm 4:04 pm
I agree that the Republican party has moved away from Conservative principles; that’s why you have upset conservatives. But only the profoundly ignorant or blindingly stupid would deny that the Democrat party platform isn’t inherently Socialist. Government hand-out programs, cradle-to-grave care, and government as the primary employer is Socialism. Democrat National Health Care, K-College education, et al programs are my proof to you. Tell me I’m wrong and post your sources. Oh yeah, who opposed the Civil Rights Act? uh huh, Dems. Who supported it? uh huh, Republicans. Even the “horrible” Charlton Heston marched in favor. Senator Byrd…???? Read your history book libs, communism failed, and there’s a reason why. Adam Smith trumps Karl Marx any day.
Posted by: JohnLocke | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
I meant to say Obama’s attacks no McCain did not offend me. I expect that in a campaign.
What offends me is Obama’s promises which he knows he cannot keep. The promise to cut taxes was a new one. It reminds me of Bill Clinton’s broken promise for a middle class tax cut. When George Stephanopoulos (then Clinton’s spokesman) spoke on this issue he said “Well, we kept all of the campaign promises we intended to keep.” Too bad Obama will not tell us which of his promises he intends to keep.
Posted by: Ron in Irvine | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
The hate filled people on the left side of the country are amazing. More than who wins our election, I feel very bad about the future of our country just reading these hate filled blogs.
This country is the best country in the history of the world. Could we have been and be better, sure. You can’t deny that we are the best.
We got that way because we could implement above average solutions to problems as both sides were able to give a little to come up with a solution for the common good. It may not have been the best, but it was a good solution that everyone could live with.
Now the FAR LEFT and FAR RIGHT are stuck fighting it out and the 80% of us are in the middle WATCHING NOTHING GET DONE.
I don’t agree with everything McCain stands for, but I do know the Republican party isn’t overly thrilled about him reaching across the isle to attempt to solve problems by working together. That is a good thing for our country.
I don’t see anything, so far, out of Obama and Biden that suggests they want to do anything other than burry those of us who disagree with them.
I am a moderate republican open to voting Democrat if it means something will improve. Will one of you tell me why I should do that when all I see is hate. Makes me feel like the Sunni’s I saw in Iraq.
Posted by: JMH | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
I find it amusing to read the comments by those who dislike Cindy for her wealth, because these are the same left-wing nutjobs who wanted Teresa Heinz Kerry as First Lady. You people are losers and socialist sheep.
Posted by: J.B. Weston | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
Don’t like the criticism? Learn how many houses you own.
Posted by: Billy | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
I suppose Cindy McCain’s sister is offended when Cindy says she is an “only child”…
Posted by: Scott_P | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
ThoseWhoWorshipMcCainCan’tAnswer
while you are on the topic of adultry and others people’s sex lives-let us not forget to add to the list the other famous adulterers jfk, mlk, clinton, and our own little darling john edwards playing sneaky and then lying about his affair as his wife deals with cancer and many others. i say we have our share of dirty laundry to wash before we start point fingers.
hillary supporter in new mexico
Posted by: sonia trevino | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
I agree with Doug above…8 years of THESE Republicans portrays what disdain they have for the middle class.
I used to argue, and lose friendships over defending Bush, and the rest, since I voted for him TWICE.
Looking at the “accomplishments” and practices of this brand of GOP, I will NEVER vote for John McCain.
Obama is my man. If you told me 4 years ago I would be voting Dem. for Pres., I would have found that difficult to believe.Read the new bio on McCain-it’s a short easy read. It portrays a man quite similar to GW- an elite, substance abusing misfit in the world of higher learning, otherwise known as a high IQ and a desire to learn. He barely graduated at all from the Naval Academy, but I guess that would be difficult to do when your Daddy, and HIS Daddy were both Navy Admirals.
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He’s also and OLD 72-he’s too old and rigid.
While the U.S. is nearly completely bankrupt, McCain’s goal is to “further America’s exceptionalism and excellence throughout the world” while financing the US military complex.
I leave the word “industry” out of “military industrial complex” since there is little native industry left in our country anymore.
EX G.O.P VOTER HERE SAYS McCAIN NO WAY !
Posted by: Cisco Kid | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
The only real estate Mr. Obama should be concerned about is the shack that his Kenyan half brother occupies, living on $12 a year. Obama should slip him a couple of twenties. That will more than triple his brother’s annual income.
Posted by: Sal Monella | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
The only reason Obama wants to know how many houses McCain has is so he can find them and get his buddy Ayers to go and bomb them.
Posted by: Texas | August 30, 2008, 4:05 pm 4:05 pm
Cindy McCain founded the American Voluntary Medical Team, which helps bring doctors to war-torn countries.
She also donates much of her money and time to Operation Smile.
How much did the Obama’s donate to charity. That would be less than 1% of their combined income.
Posted by: Andie | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Democrats, libs, and my favorite…. Progressives.
I will work my hands to the bone to be able to leave as much money, land, assets as possible to my children when I die. That truly is the american way/dream.
The biggest obstacle to this is Dems standing in the way of getting rid of the inheritance tax.
I do realize this is way to complex for the left to understand.
Posted by: nvrong | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
neither President Bush nor Senator McCain cause these people to be losing their homes. STUPIDITY is causing that… the studipity of the individual, now they blame and demand… only a DUM-O-CRAP would ask America to pay the bills of idiots… only DUM-O-CRAPS are that idiotic…
Posted by: diamonbak | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Interesting ! The radical global LEFT, who at last found their ‘god’ in BacObama, with their countless super wealthy members and donors, their opulent convention stage a la Nuremberg Rally, which could have lifted out of ‘poverty’ thousands of ‘hurting’ families, dares to ridicule Cindy’s wealth. That’s all the Left is best at – pointing fingers, not improving circumstances. And those nauseatic promises to gullable voters were first exploited by Lenin himself and amazingly those phony slogans still seem to work. AMERICA, stand on your own feet and vote McCain / Palin and be proud of your own achievements rather than handouts from government employees. Yes, their generosity is supported by your taxes !!!
Posted by: Tom | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Do you Obama supporters actually read your own comments?
MikeH 2:27:15: You call Republicans ‘Repukelicans’ at the same time you accuse them of being “the masters of offensive comments?” Look to the beam in your own eye before you worry about the mote in your neighbor’s.
Annie at 2:26:37: Seems your idea for how we are to ‘unify’ as a country is for everyone who disagrees with you to just shut up.
Traci at 2:31:56, Offended at 2:34:30, Steve at 2:27:04 and others: Do you really want to go there about the candidate’s spouse’s past drug use, when your own candidate is an admitted past drug user?
All of you posting so critically about McCain marrying an heiress – did you hold that against John Kerry in 2004? I didn’t think so.
For those expressing horror that Cindy’s parents made their fortune in the distribution of beer, did you hold it against Gore in 2000 that his multi-millions came from inherited wealth “earned” by his politician father from oil, gas and coal interests? Not a chance.
All of you who accuse John McCain of having no idea what poverty is like – do you honestly believe he slept on silk sheets and dined on caviar during his 5-1/2 years as a POW? I doubt that a single one of you has endured one tenth the hardship he did. He knows what hardship is far better than you do. And if you think that kind of lesson is forgotten, you obviously have never lived anything like it.
Posted by: AnnJo | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Ohhhh, If only I were wealthy, I’d buy every slum in the inner city, burn them down, and give the homeless the same opportunity my g-g-great grandfather had – go to work, save some money, go into business, raise a family, and live the American drea instead of feeding at the public trough! Obam the mahout, and his elephantine wife, have had a free ride at taxpayers expense since they were old enough to sign an application for welfare and ten ride affirmative action all the way to where they are today. Unfortunately for them, they hate whites almost as much as they hate not being one.
Posted by: steve | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
John Kerry married into the Heinze Fortune, he is a Billionaire without earning a dime. how many houses does he own? Obama got his house through the graces of Rezko a convicted felon Real Estate developer. Here’s a Mother Earth note from under a picture of one of Obama’s Homes “This 3-story, 96-yr-old Georgian is close to the hustle and bustle of Chicago’s South Side. But with 4 fireplaces and a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, you may never want to leave. Sold for $1.65 million in 2005. Upgrade your property when your next-door buddy (before his felony trial, of course) sells you part of his plot!”
Nine of the eleven RICHEST SENATORS ARE DEMONCRATS! Wake up people. They call you greedy because you want to keep the money YOU WORK FOR but they live like kings and want to confiscate “ecessive profits” while they STEAL YOUR MONEY through EXCESSIVE TAXATION.
Posted by: worddust | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
How many houses does Ted Kennedy own? Is he wealthy?
How many houses does Theresa Heinz Kerry own? Wealthy?
Someone left a comment above about home ownership and living the American dream and it’s true, DEMS are looking for a government handout. You whine and moan and blame government at every turn, but then wait for your next handout. You disgust me.
DEMS, shut up please. You are all reading from the same play book. Same talking points. I’m just asking for original thoughts.
Posted by: Oink | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Can one of you “pro-lifer’s” tell us what the penalty for having an abortion would be under President Palin?
Since she thinks abortion is “murder”, then any woman or girl who is raped or is the victim of incest should get the death penalty.
Right?
See how silly you McCain lovers are….?
Posted by: CommonSenseNoAnswerFromTheRight | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
I am stunned that John McCain would choose a relatively inexperienced, extreme right-wing woman to be his choice for VP nominee! Nothing reflects more on his judgement than this selection!
Sarah Palin terrifies me. God forbid, she one day assumes the Presidency!
John McCain — with this selection, you lost my vote! And you lost my confidence in you!
Posted by: Barbara Morgan | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
look at all the socialist and coomie speaking. I rather be dead than red!
go to cuba where you all belong!
you cannot make because you are all to lazy to work!
Posted by: boss | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
McBush’s VP choice just makes him look like he didn’t want to be left out of a historical election. What if he dies, which may actually happen, he’s an old mo fo! Palin may be nice (although she is being investigated), but she’s not ready to be the president. As for Cindy, how could she possibly relate to any of us? She’s so stinkin rich and didn’t even have to work for any of it! How could Obama’s speech possibly offend her? What kind of person is she anyway? According to Cindy she’s an only child who prolly never worked a day in her life. I hope, with all my heart Obama wins. I love this country and hate to see the day another person who hates the United States of America be president. We have lost so many of our rights in the last eight years that I fear for how may will be left when my kids come of age. The scary thing is, our kids might not know any better they might just accept that as the status quo. John McCain says country first, ask yourself what his definition of country is, I guarantee the average person isn’t included in that definition. After all the people are what make the country.
OBAMA 08!
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm
Welfare,
Affirmative Action,
Entitlements,
Minimum wage.
The Achilles heel of the country.
Please vote Republican (conservative) so we can get back to what *made* this great country.
Posted by: KDF | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Obama concluded his speach by saying this is not about me!its about you ..did anyone count how many times he said I-I-I-I-I-IT SEEM to me that I read that in the BIBLE ,PRIDE COMES BEFORE THE FALL.
“I WILL DO THIS I WILL DO THAT” I WILL ETC….
Posted by: tiliyeah | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
We have a bar here in Arizona next week the is offering a free round every time McLame brings up his “When I WAs A POW” story.
This guy will be out of business by the end of the evening…
Posted by: Partydown | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Remember McCain if I vote for you I do not ever want to live in the projects or back there again, I took a class in MCSE and never got a job I was told I needed 8-10 years of experince, was that offensiveor what do you call that?
Posted by: Gloria | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Cindy McCain standing by her senile husband while he calls her a “c**t” OFFENDS ME to the core. All the women who plan to vote for this woman-hating jerk offend me too. Do some research and find out what a disgusting man this is.
Posted by: Gabriele | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Ok Plain Points
McCain is to busy with his job as a Senator to worry about his wife’s holdings…..I do not have an issue with that!
McCain got his 7 residences…..many of which are condo’s legally!!
Obama got his illegally or at least unethically by getting a substantial discount from Tony Rezko (criminal) in exchange for greasing funds to Rezko’s organization.
And while we are on differences….
Sarah Palin 16 yrs in public office 8 of it executive service…#2 on the ticket
Obama 12 years in public office no executive experience #1 on the ticket??
Where is experience a problem?????
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Quote by Michael…”Anotherwards Cindy… you never had to work a day in your life and you are going to keep shopping as long as the money holds out. Sounds like a great role model and first lady to me.
“Interesting that some of you hate and resent her for being rich. Class envy is standard fare now for the Democrats, which is a shame. Her dad took a $10,000 investment and started a business now worth tens of millions of dollars. Isn’t that what America is about… living your dreams and being successful, so you and your family can be taken care of? So sad that so many of you hateful leftists just dont get it.
Posted by: Observer | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
I just want to say she is much more qualified than obama…
Obama have taugh constitutional Law since 1992..
State Senator of Illinois 12 million State – since 1996,,,
U.S Senator more than 4 years, sponsored whith GOP Sen. Lugar , a though Laws to keep Nuclear weapons from Terror. sponsored the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
world leaders fear him as one of the most intelligent , articulated Leaders of our time.. created a Grassroot moviment that made him from UNDERDOG to NOMINEE.
Sarah Palin, has Been>
- Ice nowhere – Wasilla ( 6.000 hbt) Mayor
- 1 and half Alaska (Virgin Island who cares) Governor.
- Crazy to see her Husband driliing Alaska WildLife Refugee (we never gonna let you)..
Oh Sorry I forgot why she is prepared for POTUS—
- Beaty Queen Runner-up
Best Regard
Posted by: pete | August 30, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Az Vet said that Obama would be the first drug dealer in the White House. You HAVE to be kidding. George H.W. Bush was the world’s biggest cocaine dealer, both with the Contras, and in his distribution in the U.S. with the Crips and Bloods to create a “drug problem” in order to get funding for the “War on Drugs”. Don’t be so naive.
Posted by: Sedona Sam | August 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
Bravo Cindy! Contrast her class to the “James Brown” look-alike racist on the other side!
Posted by: Kent | August 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
The Democrats didn’t seem to be concerned about John Kerry having 5 houses valued at $25 million not to mention the Gulfstream jet. At least McCain has relatives living in his and the rest are investment properties. It would seem if Obama really cared about houses he would take care of his Kenyan half-brother who lives in a hut. For a few hundred bucks he could live a comfortable life there. Of course, there are the poor Kennedys also.
Posted by: Picman | August 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
Vote Obama and he will try to make sure nobody owns more than one home. Uh…except for the elite politicians who , of course, are better than the rest of us.
Posted by: Rough Rider | August 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
BREAKING NEWS: The McCains are adopting Obama’s destitute half brother in Nairobi!
Someone tell Obama to go inflate a tire until it blows up in his face, he’s such a hypocrite.
Posted by: hfp | August 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
Linda Douglass worked for ABC this year- just shows how biased she is/was too bad she isnt at PMSnbC
Posted by: rob | August 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
Wow, it looks like every single right wing poster must have linked to this through Drudge. Like stepford posts.
Poor Cindy. She’s finding out when your side chucks rocks, the other side chucks rocks back.
Take a pill, Cindy. Be happy.
Posted by: ufoshadow | August 30, 2008, 4:08 pm 4:08 pm
obama tells folks what theyed like to hear, and mcCnsane cant read his own speaches. WE R DOOOMED. As far as the chicks in the race are concerned, have they never heard the expression TOKEN………….Lets get outta everyone elses business, feed the hungry, and move on…………it’s simple.
Posted by: t.d. | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
As long as we’re talking about McCain’s houses, let’s have him be President of the 50 United States… Obama can be president of the other 7 states he said he’s been to… Wherever those are. I am surprised the McCain campaign has not run the clip yet of Obama saying that he’s been to 57 states. There’s still about 2 months left so maybe they will use it.
Posted by: davidny | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
I agree with john. And even a homeless trans sexual with one squinty eye and a hump could make it in this country. But of course than he’d be a republican.
Posted by: Kathy | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
Another Obama action that offends me is his effort to censor criticism against him. It makes me wonder if he will attempt to throw out our Constitutional right to Freedom of Speech.
Obama has asked the Department of Justice to block an ad that talks about his ties to domestic terrorist Bill Ayres. Obama launched his political career in Ayres home. They serve on the same board for years. Obama does not want people to know his real thinking and his political history.
Posted by: Ron in Irvine | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
As an Independent, I was also offended by Obama’s speech. It was your typical attach speech made by the same old politicians for the last 30 years. So much for change and now they are attacking McCain’s VP pick because she is a woman who actually has executive experience. Obama is just another Jimmy Carter.
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
Oh my, Cindy McCain is offended? I wonder if Carol McCain was offended when Cindy slept with her husband? I wonder if the medical charity was offended when Cindy stole painkilling drugs from orphans to support her habit? I wonder if the justice department was offended when Cindy “couldn’t find” checks from Keating? Cindy needs to give herself a serious reality check and realize that no one cares if she’s offended. She’s ridiculous.
Posted by: Randi | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
These liberal idiots will never get it. If they are struggling and at the bottom of the economic ladder in free economic market, how the hell do they expect to prosper in a socialistic system?! It defies reason and common sense, I guess this is why they line up to worship at the alter of the Dali-Bama.
That is fine with me…..I will still be at the top of the food chain and when the economy takes a crap on these liberal morons, I will be here to buy their property for pennies on the dollar!
Posted by: Stephen Lee | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
Hypocrisy is the Repugnantcants crying that Obama is offending them by pointing out that McSame is clueless. Repugs attacked Kerry for having a rich wife. Payback’s a bitch, eh?
Posted by: hummus | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
How can Cindy be offended? She is middle/upperclass white. The white race cannot be offended by what others say. They cannot have hate crimes against them unless they are gay.
Posted by: ptl | August 30, 2008, 4:09 pm 4:09 pm
PURPLE LIPS!!!!
ISN’T THAT BAD?
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO
EVER NOTICED OBAMA’S GOT
PURPLE LIPS?
Posted by: The Average John Smith | August 30, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
I would rather have a candidate not be sure of how many homeshis family ows, than one who lies about his associations with felons and racist, unAmerican ministers for 20 years. America take a good, close look at Obama!
Posted by: StLouisMan | August 30, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
Don’t forget everone in America not just the rich or the middleclass but remember all of us for the Common Good
Posted by: Gloria | August 30, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
I Second “Ashamed from Illinois” comments and I know, as my own brother lives two blocks from that clown and I’ve personally seen him around the neighborhood a lot more than ever working in Springfield, I’ll tell you that much. Because of him I have to walk 4 blocks to visit my own brother due to the neighborhood being turned into a fortress to protect this faux black man on our dime.
I will add that Obama is a Chicago Daley hack in the 1st order, a complete fraud as his pathetic record plainly shows, his supporters are pathetic as he, ignoring the truth about their Messiah when it stares them right in their faces.
In 43 years I never saw anything more pathetic than 80,000 imbeciles standing in line to hear a hack like this chump speak for 3o minutes like they did in Denver the other night. If your lives are so sad that you need this fake African American to save you, do us all a favor and follow one another over the cliffs of the Grand Canyon next time you visit Colorado.
You people are mental cases and in dire need of some medical attention, no wonder you freeloaders all want free health care, you sure seem to need it more than most.
Posted by: Chicago Ray | August 30, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
To all McCain supporters you need to read a book coming out next month so you know who you are voting for. Book is called “The Real McCain”. Very interesting and from the excerpts I have read is NOT anyone I want running MY government.
Posted by: Realist | August 30, 2008, 4:10 pm 4:10 pm
There’s an easy way to find out for sure who has their head screwed on straight and who doesn’t. Part of a candidate’s vetting should be a professional psychological evaluation.
In my opinion, if one was done today, we would find that McCain is a lot more steady and rational than Obama. But, we’ll never know for sure.
Another thing we’ll never know for sure is why Obama never registered for selective service when he was supposed to. I wrote to his campaign asking, but, HUH, never got an answer. Strange.
McCain/Palin is the ticket every American can be proud of. Obama/Biden, in my opinion, is the scariest thing we’ve ever seen.
That America is even considering going Marxist is profoundly disturbing. I never knew I was sharing my country with so many scary people.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
“That’s because she was the woman that John McCain commmitted adultery with while he was still sleeping in the same bed as the woman he made an oath to. An oath to honor, cherish and respect forever. An oath he decided to break so he could marry into fabulous wealth. Apparently, an oath means nothing to John McCain, so, why would any sentient adult believe that he would not violate the oath of office for the Presidency of the United States?
Posted by: ThoseWhoWorshipMcCainCan’tAnswer | Aug 30, 2008 3:57:55 PM”
YOU dare talk about fidelity yet support the party who supported and defending Bill Clinton the predator? He is a serial adulterer and don’t try to defend him. He’s a liar and a cheat. No, two wrongs don’t make a right, but people in glass houses should not throw stones.
Posted by: Oink | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
C’mon! I thought Cindy McCain had a few scrubbles left. For weeks now, her husband, John McCain has indulged in negative attacks on Barack Obama.
Senator McCain shares that wealth.
Get all it, Mrs. McCain. You’re fair game.
Posted by: Joyce | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
“As an independent, I was very proud of Obama’s speech.”
–posted by Rogue–
Yes, but that’s all it was: a speech. It wasn’t reality, it will not become reality, because he promises everyone the moon, sun and stars, and all you have to do in order to deserve this is to love your country and worship him. It’s been tried before: it’s called SOCIALISM…and it usually ends in disaster.
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
I think democrats and others who are criticizing McCain and his wife for being wealthy are out of touch with reality. Many wealthy people give to charities thousands of dollars. They are blessed and they want the needy to be blessed.
I am a Hispanic 60 year old woman who grew up poor. I am no longer poor, but my husband and I are blessed, even though we don’t consider ourselves well to do.
My husband and I are debt free and we live on his pension and social security. We own property, paid for, in the country and my husband is building our own home. It’s not a big home, but we feel blessed to have what we have. And we also give to charities.
I don’t even have a problem with McCain divorcing his first wife. He who is without sin cast the first stone.
I don’t have a problem with McCain and his wife being wealthy either. More power to them.
By the way we are voting for McCain for president. He is the only one who can run our country with his military and political experience.
In my book, he is an honorable man with war decorations for his acts of bravery at a time of war, and he was a prisoner of war, but he never gave up. He followed it through all the way, even went back for more. Go McCain! Vote for the man with exprience and wisdom.!
Posted by: louise | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
The Media portrays Obama as the next John Kennedy, Kennedy said, “Ask not what your Country can do for you, ask what you can do for your Country.” Obama’s entire acceptance speech was this, “Ask not what you can do for your Country, ask what your Country can do for you’”
Posted by: worddust | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
Oh boo hoo hoo!! I wonder how Carol felt when she found out cindy was banging herhusband.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html
Posted by: con me not | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
Hello,
I read several of the comments, and I will have to say not only are there a whole lot of people in this country that just do not understand what TAKING OVER SOMETHING—-Like a business, a family farm, or for that matter anything like that. This is what happen to Mrs. McCain, and it is none of these peoples business what, how or anything else how she made her money. Now calling her a “WITCH”, a BITCH” really makes some of you feel better, well I got one for you. If some of the IDIOTS in this country would get up off there asses, and do something about the economy we as a nation would be much better off than we are right now, and I will be damned to hell if I will let any of you first class ass-holes try, and say it is Cindy McCains fault. Stop trying to use her as a scape-goat for the U.S. Congress, and the Senates ability to get this countrys economy moving in the RIGHT direction, and stop using her as your whipping board. She EARNED what she got, her father worked hard, and decided to leave this money to her in his will, and by dam it was his PRIORITY not yours, or your loud-mouth “IDIOTIC”, BOMBASTIC, friends that know nothing about the American dream. Work hard earn money, and by dam pass it on to your children if you have any. SO SHUT THE HELL UP YOU STUPID CRY-BABIES. CINDY MCCAIN HAS MONEY—BooHoo!!!!!!
Get a dam life you wimps, and show some class, and be a litlle like everybody else in the country, and go out and work, and be like Mrs. McCain, and some day maybe you can be like Barry O’ and complain all day long about something that does not mean a hill of beans.
A very tired person,
Larry D. Crumbley
P.S. It is not even Sept. and the B.S.
is “FLOWING” out of the democrap
party. I know if they do not get
the White-House back this yr. they
will just explode, and I say GOOD.
Posted by: Larry D. Crumbley | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
McCain doesn’t know how many houses he has, and Obama doesn’t even know where his came from. Obama and his petty tyrant of a wife have little business calling anyone out on being out of touch with the public. The last real job Obama had was at Baskin-Robbins. He is a product of the Chicago political machine, and all the elitist, socialist baggage that comes along with that.
Posted by: JRH | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
At least Cindy has her homes by honest means. Can Obama Ben Laden say the same.
Posted by: W Brown | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
Ha, osama obama is a Christian??? Sure, and Patrick Ewing is Japanese, right!
obamas “church” is basically preaching jihad… YOU SHEEP BETTER WAKE UP!!!
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm
At least the McCains bought their houses the old-fashioned way, legally!
Posted by: Phoebe | August 30, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
Was she offended when her husband called her a trollop and a c**t in front of reporters and aides?
Posted by: jane | August 30, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
-John Kerry is the wealthiest member of the Senate.
-#2 is Ted Kennedy, the bloated, besotted womanizer on whom the Democratic Party heaped tears and praise this week.
-The 6 richest people in the Senate are all Democrats.
-McCain comes in #8, just ahead of Hillary Clinton.
The Dems need to get real on McCain’s wealth. It may play well with the base, but they already have the base.
Posted by: WylieD | August 30, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
Cindy McCain is a pillhead ‘script junkie who demanded that the honorable POW John McCain sign a prenuptial agreement to protect her vast wealth prior to wresting him away from Carol McCain, a noble and brave woman who actually believed John McCain when he took the oath of marriage to her, an oath he urinated on by carnally exploring the lovely yet easily offended Cindy. Remember, if a man cheats on his wife, he’ll cheat on you. Yet, so many of you Bush/McCain lovers just don’t care. How you love them so.
Posted by: NoAnswerAgainFromTheRight | August 30, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
The Democrats are so disingenuous. In 2004 John Kerry (whose wife was worth 500 million) ran for president on the ticket with filthy rich trial lawyer John Edwards. John McCain’s wealth pales in comparison to either of these. So what if he might have more wealth than Obama, he’s much older and he and Cindy have worked very hard throughout their lives.
Obama is not for change. He’s for the same ole’ attack politics and ultra liberal policies that are ruining our country. His selection of Biden as his running mate proves that point.
Remember that line in his acceptance speech: “Change doesn’t come from Washington, it comes to Washington”? I thought that was a very curious statement considering he chose a three decade long DC insider as his running mate.
Posted by: Sonya B. | August 30, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
The Obamas love America. The McCains love money.
Posted by: ridwah | August 30, 2008, 4:12 pm 4:12 pm
WONDER WHY CINDY DID NOT TELL US ABOUT THE BOOSE THEY SELL TO CUBA–(A COUNTRY THAT WE HAVE AN EMBARGO AGAINST—-WHAT IS THIS CRAP EXECUTIVE PRIVILAGE)—-EASY WAY TO CORNER THE MARKET–MIGHT BE A LITTLE ILLEGAL.
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm
Pete,
If you attempt to criticize someone’s ability to lead or manage… YOU SHOULD AT LEAST learn to spell!
But you are a product of government schools.
Posted by: Howard Ino | August 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm
Obama and his crowd are arrogant mean spirited people who lie and use slander to get their votes! When you are an investor and have condo’s and various other leased and rental properties things sell and move fast and especially if you have others handling your affairs as you do your work as a Seantor and public servant along with running for President. Don’t give me this thing about not knowing how man houses he had, that is pure slander and arrogance and elitism reflecting a man who has no character! In fact, you can say that Mr. Obama has signs of demnentia because he did not know what City he was in the other day when his child asked him on a convention day situation. So we can use the same slander! Is Obama out of touch with reality and perhaps senile? I can do the slander like Obama can! CAn he take it?? I do wonder if he has palsy or the starting of Parkinsons’ since he shakes so much and vibrates when he walks!! HOw is that?
Also the OLD man he chose as a VP candidate is placing this nation in harms way! If you insult McCain due to his age I can insult Biden because he is an old man an a heartbeat from the Presidency if Obama is killed or dies! So, you see how these can come back on you if you honestly think they are legitimate points! Of course, they are not really at all nothing more than just pure mean spirited and slander!!!
Obama and Biden have absolutely no experience in anything at all of value in terms of Executive activities! They have done nothing but “run” for offices in their life – and that is it! No running of a business, no managing anything at all, no uniform on their bodies serving in our military, no nothing!! Obama got his education from Marxist Socialist professors and his other social views from hate American first and racist type views of Jeremiah Wright whom he sat under for 20plus years!! YOu call that patriotism and standing up for our values and country and I call you a liar and a deceiver! You hate America if you believe in that kind of stuff. You know a black person can be a racist just as much as a white person – did you know that??? If not, you are outside of life in this real world? McCain has been taught as an Officer in the Military all types of leadership training which reflects executive type issues. Palin was a hands on executive leader and did something with her leadership and power in office! Nothing shows on their opponents at all like that!! Obama wants to take money from the rich by force (Communism) and he even doesn’t promises it to the poor (like Robin Hood)! That of course takes away jobs, development of things that make our nation prosper – so yeah, take the money out of the companies hands by force as a tyrant would and you will see poverty rise quickly! Is that what you really want? Do you want to aspire to something great in this nation or make money and be independently well off, well forget it if Obama gets in for he doesn’t want you to! But he wants to be that way!!! He is in facty that way just check out his net worth and his holdings and he is one of the wealthy people! In fact, he calls on all to elect him because he is not of the Washington crowd! Who does he think he is kidding! He is in the Senate, Biden is in the Senate and both are part of the entire Washington Establishment. He lied!!!! Also, the Democrats have been in control of the Congress for 2 years and have done nothing to help anyone so why would Obama suddenly help them get something done? He can’t! In fact, the most trouble we will find from Obama is on the military issues, national security, homeland security issues! Congress has to pass bills and get them to the White House for approval and if they can’t it there forget it – Obama can’t do ONE thing!!! Don’t you folks know how our Republic works? We are a Democratic Republic based on capitalistic processes which has made us what we are today!! Would not have it any other way!
Posted by: Lamar Carnes | August 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm
Do we want a President that is doing no better than anyone else is? How can someone like that help? I would much rather have a successful President that has lived and experienced a much broader life than the average Joe. I think a wealthy man blasting a wealthy man for being wealthy is hypocritical.
My understanding is Obama got his home through shady channels, which if true, is far worse than not knowing how many homes you own.
Posted by: Dannah | August 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm
The Obamanation campaign’s jealosy of those who have investment properties is going to blow back into their faces. Just as their attacks on people like Sarah Palin who live in small towns will, and just as their attacks on gun owners and religious people “clinging” to these things out of fear did. Don’t they learn anything? Oh, and I hope we don’t hear anymore whining about the GOP attacking the Obamessiah’s darling America-hating wife, since they’ve now crossed the line with Cindy McCain.
Posted by: Stephen A. | August 30, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm
The U.S. is doomed!!!! We will be soon a failing socialist country!!!
Posted by: chris | August 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm
Ir2008, we obviously forgive our candidates the sins of their past – otherwise George W would never have gotten in – awol from the Guards, coke snorting, alcoholic.
Cindy is hurt by the Democrats poking fun at her wealth???? But not by her husband’s calling her a “C”word? C’mon. There’s a lot worse to be said about her – after all she knew he was married when she started dating him… and she was addicted to drugs (oooh, excuse me – PerSCRIPTION drugs… so different). Get a tough skin if you want to stay in the race Cindy – the Republicans have said MUCH worse, and most of it lies, about the Obamas. And with Carl baby in the background, it’ll get much, much worse – and he’s all yours.
Posted by: kcareymac | August 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm
I am offended by her and she should be offended by her womanizing husband. I am beginning to think that he really has no interest in being president. Why would he make a VP pick that is on the lamer than Dan Quayle?
Posted by: LAJimm | August 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm
All of America will whine if Obama gets in the “Black House”
he has said he has consistently been for reparations – something that is not needed, not fair an dwill tear the country apart
http://starbulletin.com/2008/07/28/news/story05.html
Posted by: Adrenalyn | August 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm
Why is everybody so angry? Last time I checked, we all lived in the greatest country on Earth. Regardless of our politics, even the worst off of Americans has it a lot better than most people in the world, and also has unprecedented access to the American Dream. For the record, I am a registered Republican slightly to the Right of McCain on most things. It seems here, this is just a case of a Presidential nominee’s spouse expressing an opinion. Why so hostile to that? It is a fact that Obama called for a “hands-off” policy toward his and McCain’s respective spouses. That’s mostly a function of the fact that, at least up until her speech the other night, his wife has been a liability. My understanding is that all of the wealth in the McCain family belongs to Cindy. I don’t blame John for not knowing where that money is invested. He didn’t say he didn’t know how many houses they use as residences, we’re talking about investment property. Mr. McCain spends most of his time at the residence in the D.C. area when not campaigning. He is rarely even at the primary family residence in the Phoenix area. The Democrats can still get their fundamental message across (of being for the little guy) without being so openly hostile to wealth, earned or unearned. It is a mistake on their part. Barack Obama should be selling the American Dream, not taking potshots at it. What I have observed over the last 24 hours is an Obama campaign caught completely off balance by the Gov. Palin VP selection, and they are spinning in circles trying to recapture the message. Previous posters are correct, Obama should be up by 15+ points off the Convention. Gallup daily tracking has him at +8, and that was before Palin was announced.
Posted by: Higgins | August 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm
I wish someone would find out how many people Cindy’s Dad, and now Cindy employed in their lives. I guess having a company that provides jobs, and futures, for people is a Bad thing. It is interesting to notice that people who have really never worked or owned a business come after those people who run and own businesses that employ thousands of people. (Never worked meaning being a Lawyer or career politican – which as far as I can tell both Biden and Obama are).
Posted by: JMH | August 30, 2008, 4:14 pm 4:14 pm
It’s a shame that McSame could not break the barrier of giving the US its first drug-addict first lady; that honor belongs to Betty Ford. But at least Betty did something sbout it. Cindy’s obviously still on drugs – have you seen her hair?
Posted by: hummus | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
I am embarrassed and appauled at the ignorant racist comments. If McCain wins, I think I have lost all hope in this country. Most Americans are just a couple of paychecks away from losing their homes or a major illness or catastrophe away from hitting the poverty level. Wake up people!
Posted by: Julie | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
arugulaNewYork “Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy.”
Dude, have you ever checked out the history of the family of JFK. They were a bunch of bootleggers and criminals. Sure he was a great president, but come on, the entire “dynesty” is based on moonshine. BTW, Cindy’s not so old that her parents grew their business during the time of prohibition. Get your facts straight you screwball.
Posted by: Nobamaplease | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
Golly, what did Cindy McCain think when John McCain called her a trollop and the “C” word?
Did that offend her too?
Now, John McCain is hooking up with another woman about 30 years younger than him. Creepy? I think so.
Posted by: Bill in NC | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
Democrats: a bunch of socialist whiners… nuff said…
Posted by: Bob | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
too bad Cindy’s Daddy didn’t care enough about his first daughter to leave her anything.
Posted by: Melanie | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
The same donkeys who were on about John Kerry’s houses and Al Gore’s huge house are now suddenly defending the fact that JM’s has so many houses. Oh it’s called the American dream now is it. I’ve had many dreams but none of them reach that plateau. What a bunch of hypocrites.
Posted by: SmerwickMan | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
The same donkeys who were on about John Kerry’s houses and Al Gore’s huge house are now suddenly defending the fact that JM’s has so many houses. Oh it’s called the American dream now is it. I’ve had many dreams but none of them reach that plateau. What a bunch of hypocrites.
Posted by: SmerwickMan | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
Realist “To all McCain supporters you need to read a book coming out next month so you know who you are voting for. Book is called “The Real McCain”. Very interesting and from the excerpts I have read is NOT anyone I want running MY government.”
So you would rather have someone who lies about his association with felond and a racist, unAmerican minister–just what is your country?
Posted by: StLouisMan | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
– The real issue is what the republicans have done, and will continue to do. They have been systematically dismantling the social and civil rights systems in America. If McCain is allowed to continue this he will work to dismantle Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. How? If you keep giving huge tax breaks to the rich and to companies, as he has promised he will do, the deficit will continue to climb. His solution to lower the deficit will then be to cut these programs. He has said he will privatize social security. That means that the money that currently comes in through that mode will not be available for the government to use. It is, again, a reduction in tax inflow to the government. Again, the only way to reduce a deficit will be to reduce and cut the benefits to the other programs? How? He has said the best way to do this is through the “free” market? What does that mean? Let private business handle all of the needs of medicaid and medicare participants. Again, less money coming in to the government. The less money the government has to operate with, the less effective and influential it will be. But, and here is the big but, if the government is not influential, who is? The answer: follow the money. Business will have all the money, all the influence, all the power. Finally, we will continue to be at war. Why? McCain knows how to win a war, remember? That’s what he will say, and he, like GW, will expect us to all be patriots and fall in line, go the distance, never surrender. Now, a war costs money, and taxes will be levied, but not on the rich or big business. So, where will the money come from for the war? Middle and lower income taxes. Who will supply the military with the equipment, food, clothing and building materials they need to reconstruct the places we bomb? Private industry, of course. McCain will pay for it with our tax money, and make sure those companies tax rate is low, and make sure the executives of those companies tax rate is low. So, let’s stop the BS. This is not about 4 more years of GW. This is about the end of our way of life in America. The permanent majority the republicans were after were not in government: it’s in business. Follow the money, folks, just follow the money.
Kevin B
I’m saying it now: President Barack H. Obama, Jr., 2009 – 2017
Posted by: Kb | August 30, 2008, 4:15 pm 4:15 pm
If I remember correctly, Cindy McCain went too far and offended me when she was filling prescriptions for narcotic painkillers in her coworkers’ names back in ’94, using her status and marriage to John as an avenue of escaping felony charges. She should be locked up, not legally dealing drugs in the form of alcohol by a company founded with bloody money from the mob and commenting on world affairs.
Posted by: Andrew | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
What amazes me is so many people follow the hypocrytical democrats. The elected democrats in washington are loaded. They invest in oil. Imagine that. They don’t want to pay more tax the same as anyone. And for anyone to say that successful American businessmen are evil or don’t pay their fair share, must be on something. Wealthy people employ other people. Either through direct business or investment.
Nationalized healthcare, nationalized oil, pretty soon they will want to nationalize banking. The Big three and we are a socialist country.
Get a clue America, the left is not the way to success.
We need people like Ms. Palin to come into Washington and kick all the old dogs around. 10% approval rating for Congress. There is our problem.
Posted by: unreal | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
Thomas: Perhaps you can tell me has McWar file a crime victim report, because on that vicious beat-down Obama gave him. McWar will have no problems on finding witnesses to the unmerciful verbal attack, because it was joyful relish by over 39 million viewers.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
RIDWAH
mccain also has an attraction to women who take off their clothes–wonder if he inspected his new vp.
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
Obama, you want to make comments about houses?????????????????? What about the House the Rezko made possible with you only paying what one sixths! What” about your BIRTH CERTIFICATE which ” might indicate” that you in reality were born not in Hawaii but in KENYA which would make you NOT ELIGIBLE to become President! Lets talk about the LIES of DRILLING in ANWAR, Alaska…Now we have a woman that will tell the TRUTH about that part of Alaska and that YES people do want to Drill! By the way, the Governor of Alaska has led Troops of the National Guard and is a member of the NRA. Boy, I can see a HELLUVA FIGHT COMING and that does not count the WASHINGTON INSIDER JOE BIDEN! BIDEN??? NOT MUCH OF A CHANGE OBAMA! and to all you women who want to stand by HILLARY, VOTE FOR MC Cain in 08- Obama turned agaisnt all you women with his pick of Biden!
Posted by: Freddie | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
Class warefare…….the tedious trope sung to the mindless liberal idiots. Can you imagine being naive enough to buy into the mindset that the government is going raise your standard of living by taxing the fat cat!
Posted by: stephen Lee | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
commandment TEN: ‘You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.’
Sounds like God says don’t envy the richer than you to me.
Posted by: gumball | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
The Democrats look up to Ted Kennedy who cheated on his first wife and caused her to become an alcoholic.
Killed a young womean when he drove off a bridge when he was drunk and ran away from the scene of the “accident”.
And then there is Bill Clinton — the pervert. If Hillary had any sense she would have left him years ago.
Posted by: Andie | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
Obama’s ridiculed the Republican’s in his acceptance speech on Thursday by saying that an “Ownership Society” was equivalent to being on your own. He said things like – lose your job you are on your own. I am currently in job transition. I don’t blame Bush and I am certainly not on my own. Government cannot help me find a new opportunity – only I can do that. To all Obama supporters – I am not interested in a Socialist Society. Please stop insulting my intelligence. Yes, it’s time for a change – just not the change you are talking about.
Posted by: Conservative Thinker | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
Interestingly, the three youngest Presidents (Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Clinton) were/are world-class intellects. So’s Obama. World-class intellects seem to be able to take on a lot more a little earlier.
So, a few specifics about the GOP Ticket’s lack of education.
Neither McCain nor Palin have anything more than a bachelor’s degree.
Palin holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Idaho, where she also minored in political science.
McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., 1958; he did some graduate work, but never completed a degree National War College, 1973-1974
Both Obama and Biden have advanced degrees. Obama’s is in Constitutional Law.
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Kevin B
I’m saying it now: President Barack H. Obama, Jr., 2009 – 2017
Posted by: Kb | August 30, 2008, 4:16 pm 4:16 pm
Cindy’s white trash. Just like most of the Republican base.
Posted by: Chris S | August 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
The purchase of Obama’s house was made through the Seller who has testified that the offer of $1.3M was the best offer and was accepted. There was no influence or interference by Rezco. Obama purchase a part of the adjoining lot from Rezco at the FMV of $350K. This has been examined and reexamined by authorities and there was no wrongdoing. This was simply the purchase of a new house. Nice try, parrots.
Posted by: Mountain Jack | August 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
Question: Cindy McCain has never worked a DAY in her life — Is THAT the “American Dream”??
Answer: I dunno. Go ask a typical Democrat. Let’s see — disability, welfare, etc. Yup, I think we’ve found some common ground here.
Posted by: WorksForALiving | August 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
The least the Democratic Party can do is show some intellectual honesty and rename their party to the Socialist Party of the United States Of America….
Posted by: Bob | August 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
I suppose Obama could be expected to deride someone for achieving success since Marxists have to demonize anyone not going through government channels to get to the top – all the while saying they’re doing it for the little people. That’s how Stalin, Castro, Chavez etc did it – equality for all you guys but lavish riches for me and my fellow members at the top of the party. Isn’t Castro a billionaire?
I find it so interesting that so many politicians who say they champion the little people end up getting really rich while in “public service”. Yeah right. The shocker is that anyone falls for this baloney.
Posted by: SuziQ | August 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
Obama gets a shady deal from convicted felon Tony Rezco and is angry for someone that reaps the success of a business built from nothing. Nothing is the only thing consistent about Obama’s failed ideas. They are nothing and they have failed in the past.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 4:17 pm 4:17 pm
yes, we all can’t have shady land deals and neighbors like Tony Rezko. Obama doesn’t believe in hard work and personal responsibility. He’s a socialist, a markist, has no experience,he’s an empty suit. He makes a lot of promises but doesn’t give any specifics. Your a fool if you vote for him.
Posted by: Rod | August 30, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm
Oh you poor stupheads.
The Kennedy money came from selling alcholoc during prohibition, and I bet the Kennedy’s have 10 times as many houses, and 50 times as much money as the McCains.
Oh and ObamBam only made $14,000,000 in the last two years. Poor man.
Posted by: Jim humberd | August 30, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm
“I will add that Obama is a Chicago Daley hack in the 1st order, a complete fraud as his pathetic record plainly shows, his supporters are pathetic as he, ignoring the truth about their Messiah when it stares them right in their faces.”
-Chicago Ray-
You are so right and I wish more people would open their eyes and see the obvious reality that it right in front of them. The fact that your family is from Chicago only adds credence to your post, since you guys have seen it and lived it firsthand. Obama is a thug, and shady beyond belief. Why are people helping him hide his shameful past? I hope the public will open their eyes and soon discover the awful truth.
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm
The American Pipe Dream is truly dead. These rich sob’s need to realize that the workers of this country are rising up and are ready to follow this man to the next generation of America.
The republicans cannot fool us with this rhetoric of a failing capitalist society led by religion and wealth. That is not what the people want.
Look at China and Cuba. They are the anvil and Mr. Obama is the hammer to shape the new America.
God Bless the New America
Posted by: Gustav | August 30, 2008, 4:18 pm 4:18 pm
freddy
all this from the girl from moosejaw
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
And to think that over 40 years ago Jack Kennedy was controversial because he was Roman Catholic! This country has come a long way. Now our presidential nominees are divorced adulterers and and black Arabs.
Posted by: CJ | August 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT ON THE LIBERAL SOCIALIST PARTY, YOU HAVE TO HATE WHITES, AMERICA,LOVE BLACK PANTHER THEOLOGY OF HATE! AMERICANS HAVE DIED BY THE TENS OF THOUSANDS FOR FREEDOM. AND FOR WHAT ? TO HAVE A COMMUNIST PRESIDENT, THAT HATES, HATES, HATES AMERICA, AND WHAT IT STANDS FOR. SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER CIVAL WAR COMING. LETS GO !
Posted by: Michael Coleman | August 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
Cindy McCain has every right to be proud of her family’s wealth. It is called hard work, Barry. Barry, in your mind you are your definition of the “American Dream”. You came from a broken home, were raised by your white grandparents, went to the finest schools all on someone else’s dime! How dare you mock the McCains for owning their own property! At least they didn’t purchase it under suspicion of your buddy Rezco. If Barack had his way all of his supports can stay sitting in their government projects without a job, watching Oprah, smoking crack, having babies out of wedlock, getting free healthcare and living off of welfare. No wonder why his supporters find him appealing.
Posted by: american dream 08 | August 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
For all of those touting McCain’s “experience”, this quote comes to mind…”Age does not always bring wisdom, sometimes age comes alone.” (Garrison Keillor) McCain may be an elder, and he may have been in the senate a while – but he has NOT acquired wisdom, patience, diplomacy, or compassion. The man shows no intellectual curiosity, and has an infamous temper. Not the finger I want on the button. He’s Yosemite Sam – guns blazing, no idea what’s going on. His VP pick is a woman who has 20 months experience as governor of a state with more reindeer than people, and before that she was mayor of a town of 6700. She is in no way qualified to step into the president’s shoes should the need arise. And quite frankly, Cindy McCain – I find it offensive that at the first opportunity to make a choice (his VP) between what’s best for himself and what’s best for America, McCain once again showed his true colors and dumped on America.
OBAMA-BIDEN IS THE ONLY SANE CHOICE.
Posted by: Randi | August 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
LOL – Poor Cindy. The attack is on McCain playing like he’s just another guy on the block. He’s not and his attempt to be Mr. Average just doesn’t hold water. McCain is a man that dumped his wife for the rich girl that had no problems messing around with a married man.
Posted by: dan | August 30, 2008, 4:19 pm 4:19 pm
People, the McCains are living THEIR American dream:
Cindy inherited, and never had to worka lazy day in her life.
John dumped his wife for a ritch bitch that would put out while being called names.
They both think that they are living the American Dream. They don’t have a clue what the American Dream is all about.
Obama 08, the only choice. Unless, of course, you are a fascist repugnican tool/fool. Then, by all means, go ahead and waste your vote.
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
lr2008: I suppose Cindy got her “drugs” honestly and legally… and bless her, through her charidee (I am trying to render a southern accent).
happydays: obama&co criticized John not Cindy. Only her beloved husband has the right to humiliate her in public. Nobody else would be mad enough by daring commenting that she “plasters herself like a trollop” and worse.
The only lady in this POTUS election gig that strikes me as a warm, sincere, gentle and lovely human is Jill Biden (she reminds me of Laura Bush, the only good thing about Dubya).
The remaining two barracudas and the trollop are really scary and grotesque. Brrrr
Eclectic & clever Hillary of course can do the whole animal and human range…shame that it was not enough for her to win the nomination. I hope the next time she runs for potus she trusts herself only and does away with twisted male spin doctors.
Posted by: goodbadandugly | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
Watch out, Obama! Cindy McCain is (at least) twice the man you are! You can’t even run a committee meeting!
I also find it interesting that, four years ago, the Democrats and their pals in the media were not the least bit concerned about how many houses John Kerry had. Oh yeah, that’s right: Kerry was a Democrat.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
Remember, folks: If a guy cheats on his wife, he’ll cheat you.
Yet, so many of you love McCain and that ‘script junkie pillhead of an adulteress wife of his, nevertheless.
Go figure.
Posted by: NoAnswerFromTheRightThereNeverIs | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
What exactly do all of you libs expect to gain by trashing the McCains and their wealth? If they gave every cent they have and distributed it evenly to every one living in the United States, it would only amount to about 33 cents per person. Why don’t ya’ll do something useful with your lives? Instead of envying what someone else has why don’t you try to make yourselves wealthy? It’s called work!
Posted by: Steve N | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
People need to get away from their trite and petty remarks. There is on one perfect person for every situation.
These radio talking head people are all acting like what they say is right. Truth is: no one know what is really right except for the obvious. ie do not kill, do not steal ect.
Some people are acting like school yard bullies. Grow up!!!
Posted by: Donald T. | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
Hey Betty in Baltimore. Pretty vicious aren’t you. It’s nice to see you liberals are so “tolerant”…not!!!
And to the rest of you liberal hypocrites. You who put Cindy Mcain down for inheriting her money. Like she said her parents built up the family business from scratch. Now lets be honest, there is not one of you who would turn down a fortune from your parents from the business they built. NOT ONE OF YOU. I can just see Bill Gate’s children saying “That’s ok Dad you keep your millions, we’ll be ok on our own.” Get real people, you are playing the same old class warfare game the Dems have been playing for years. And your candidate talks about change……not!!!!!!
Posted by: Bruce | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
Typical, the Republicans worry about the debilitating effects of food stamps and welfare on the work ethic of the poor, while they themselves live of a boundless supply of ‘privately funded food stamps’ and then have the audacity to fret about that someone might call them out on their lack of compasion and ability to relate to the realities most American face.
Posted by: tm | August 30, 2008, 4:20 pm 4:20 pm
OBAMA who REFUSED PUBLIC CAMPAIGN MONIES SO HE COULD CONTINUE THE GEORGE SOROS BILLIONARE FUNDING…OR LET US TALK ABOUT THE IRAQI OIL FOR FOOD MONEY TONY RESKO LENT TO OBAMA FOR HIS HOME!
Posted by: RJI | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
Michael Coleman, you’re an idiot. And those who believe like you do are too old, too poor, and too stupid to put up any kind of real fight.
Posted by: Chris S | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
OBAMA who REFUSED PUBLIC CAMPAIGN MONIES SO HE COULD CONTINUE THE GEORGE SOROS BILLIONARE FUNDING…OR LET US TALK ABOUT THE IRAQI OIL FOR FOOD MONEY TONY RESKO LENT TO OBAMA FOR HIS HOME!
Posted by: RJI | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
“WHY ARE OBAMA’S LIPS PURPLE SOMETIMES?”
Grape Nehi.
Posted by: jacksprat | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
What does Cindy McCain expect from a niggger?
Posted by: Mr. Pay Grade | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
With his million-dollar mansion financed with a “good ‘ol boys” superjumbo loan and money stolen from American taxpayers, that Obama even dares imply he understands the plight of ordinary taxpayers who are facing foreclosure – on behalf of whom HE HAS DONE NOTHING! – is beyond “audacious” and well into “deeply offensive.”
None of the candidates has any real understanding of the circumstances of average Americans – but Obama’s the only one who’s too stupid to realize it.
Posted by: GM | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
The fact of the matter is that no matter how much the liberals and hollywood types want a Democrat to win this election, It will never happen with the ticket they have. Polls don’t mean a thing, when election day comes we all know what’s going to happen. Nice try but a black man and a (Republican) Democrat can’t beat a Military Hero and a Soccer Mom. See you in Nov:)
Posted by: jj | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
I just love the left winger comments here. They bring up John McCain leaving his first wife for Cindy, but you hear not a peep about their patron saint Bill Clinton getting it on with an intern in the Oval Office.
The Democratic Party models itself after the Communist Party. Under the guise of “helping the less fortunate” they pass laws to appropriate the wealth of the working class. Of course, they keep a good portion for themselves as the ruling elite, and they make sure that any laws they pass to keep the little people in check do not apply to them.
I hope John and Sarah beat Biden and Obama back to some third world country where they can become tinpot dictators like they have always dreamed. And take that Angela Davis clone Michelle Obama with them.
Posted by: SG | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
Oh BOO HOO Cindy! It’s politics. Grow up and deal. And is it me or does every picture of that woman look like she should be wearing a Nazi stormtrooper uniform? The woman is cold as ice.
Posted by: Maze | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
That is the big deal for libs how many houses McCain has? How about asking Obama about his relationship
with “prof.Bombayar”…but instead of coming clear he wants to shut down jurnalists, radio stations who question this assosiation.He already is practicing the stalinist method.
Posted by: acygrl | August 30, 2008, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm
“Senator Kennedy, do you know what your net worth is within one million dollars?” “Senator Kohl, do you know what your net worth is within one million dollars?” Mr. Soros, do you know how many homes you have? “Senator Kerry, will your wife release her tax returns—full and complete copies?” Just a few of the questions that should be asked or should have been asked.
As far as McCain’s non-support of increasing the minimum wage, who cares? The last minimum wage job I had was when I was 15 and I worked in a grocery store. If you can’t move beyond minimum wage after a year in the job market the problem is you, not the minimum wage law.
Posted by: Mike McConnell | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
If you are trying to raise a family on minimum wages, then you certainly have only yourself to blame for that. Minimum wage jobs are generally held by teen’s, students, etc. Even McDonalds pays better than minimum wage. If you’re living on minimum wage, you probably don’t have much self esteem either. It’s sad but true. Most people that I know who are living on minimum wage are doing so because they are not responsible people, they are usually hooked on drugs or booze. You can all whine about how horrible GWB is, but my life has never been better than during his presidency. The only bad part has been the terrorism, which he has been phenominal on. I’ve been working at the same company for 12 years and make a good living. I don’t depend on Uncle Sam to get me out of a jam…I just buy less…I don’t own a big screen tv, like millions of americans do…I drive a decent car and I’m a single mom who is raising a wonderful child. No, I don’t own a home, but I certainly don’t think bad of McCain because he owns so many. It doesn’t make him out of touch. It might make him wealthy, but that is what I aspire to be myself. I’m not a big McCain fan, but certainly, if Obama becomes president, we all be paying more. Get a grip people.
Posted by: Debbie | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
Wait… wait one second.One guy has many houses because his wife is wealthy and the other has a house because he partnered with a criminal developer named Resko. Business dealings which he now says were a “bonehead mistake”.
Uhm… You can’t blame a guy for marrying money (remember Kerry?) but you can make a judgment about about a person’s lapse in ethics for personal gain.
Posted by: Sleepless in Chicago | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
The post that said Palin had locked up the women’s vote was obviously written by a man who knows nothing about women. Hillary cracked the ceiling and no fake feminist who is against ALL abortion, even in case of incest, doesn’t believe man is involved in global warming, is in bed with the oil companies, isn’t interested in Iraq, and who has never given a bigger speech until two years ago before anything but a Chamber of Commerce of a tiny town, is not the person we women will admire.
You see, chauvanist, we are also mothers and this ambitious woman will be leaving a 4-month old baby with Down’ Syndrome to run around with the Ancient One in pursuit of her ambition. Her first duty as a woman is as a mother. She lost hundreds of thousands of votes for that alone.
Posted by: Shirley Logan | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
Liberals are the most uneducated people in the country! Minimum wage! by raising it, the number of jobs for uneducated people dropped! simple economics in a capitalistic system. oh, I forgot, libs want it that way so you can give them a handout so you can get those poor souls to vote for you!!!!! Liberals are the most evil people on the planet…..
Oh by the way!!!! John Kerry’s wife is worth ten times that of Cindy McCain!!!!!you flaming hipocrits!!!!!
Posted by: Teacher | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
They call it a white house for a reason.
Posted by: David Duke | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
“Remember, if a man cheats on his wife, he’ll cheat on you.”
That’s pretty rich coming from a leftist. Pretty rich indeed. Kennedy, Clinton, Edwards…sheesh! Do you ever think about what you’re posting?!
And same goes for you, Julie. Not that many Americans are a couple of paychecks from losing their homes, and just hearing you say that you think Obama is some magician who can fix all of your problems is pretty darn tragic.
I live paycheck to paycheck myself and I would DIE before voting for a Marxist like Obama. NO WAY! We can take care of ourselves. I can’t believe you look to the govt to fix your problems.
For shame!
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
Republicans had 8 yrs to try their policies and just like Reagan posed the question when he ran for Prez, are you better off now than 4 or 8 years ago? If yes, then continue to give Republicans power to implement their policies. If not, then give Democrats a chance to implement their policies.
Policy ideas are not guarantees to solve the challenges of the American experiment. But rather an attempt to adjust from one extreme view perhaps back to finding what is common among us. Obama is challenging the American people to find that place where we have common interests. We’ve discovered that when Republicans had both the Congress and Executive branches of government that we are susceptible to wrong policy decisions such as Iraq war, Housing Loan crisis, etc. Yes, Housing loan crisis is lack of executive branch capabilities to watch over the bad practices. It is the lack of execution that got us to where we are. The American experiment is all about finding if we will find the energy to unite and be one nation to solve the problems we now face. Or are we better off continuing to be polarized. Aren’t we all Americans after all? The forefathers of this country weren’t all in one accord either, they had lots of differences. But they mustered to find the energy to unite and when opposing forces do that typically it drives a more perfect solution. Again it doesn’t guarantee success, that’s why it’s an American experiment.
Stop regurgitating what the media is feeding you; go dig for more info yourself and find the truth. The truth will set you free.
Posted by: Democrat | August 30, 2008, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm
Cindy needs to take some of that money and buy her husband some porcelain veneers for those yellow a$$ teeth.
That mans teeth look like he hasn’t brushed them since he lift that POW camp.
Posted by: V for Vendetta | August 30, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm
The American Pipe Dream is truly dead. These rich sob’s need to realize that the workers of this country are rising up and are ready to follow this man to the next generation of America.
The republicans cannot fool us with this rhetoric of a failing capitalist society led by religion and wealth. That is not what the people want.
Look at China and Cuba. They are the anvil and Mr. Obama is the hammer to shape the new America.
God Bless the New America
Posted by: Gustav | August 30, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm
Hilarious!
BOTH Presidential candidates are ELITISTS AND GLOBALISTS — CFR members — who want to destroy America’s sovereignty by creating a North American Union. Wake up and smell the coffee, sheeple!
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm
Obama 08 – the only choice for the Socialist Party!
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 4:23 pm 4:23 pm
Kevin B Said
Both Obama and Biden have advanced degrees. Obama’s is in Constitutional Law.
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Just what we need two Lawyers from Chicage and Delaware (I’m sure they have a great handle on the rest of the country) who have never done anything other than run their Senate Offices running the White House.
For those of you that hate the current VP and think he is pulling the strings in the White House, what do you think Biden is going to do?
Posted by: JMH | August 30, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm
The Republican/Conservative base it now fired/pumped up. Thanks McCain for recently lighting that fire amongst me. I will pull that lever this November for McCain/Palin.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm
when are you conservatives going to own your failures – katrina, 9/11, energy crisis, credit crisis, subprime crisis, iraq war, the failure of privatized healthcare, financial dergulation, the list goes on and on.
nothing but FAILURES.
republicans are good at two things – dividing the country over non-issues, and using scare tactics to get elected.
as far as actually RUNNING the country goes, it’s a lot like mccain’s pilot record – CRASH AND BURN!!
there’s only one logical conclusion – anyone who wants to vote for another republican after 8 years of pure failure must hate America.
vote mccain for more of the same.
– mccain’s plan for the economy : just marry a younger, richer country!! –
Posted by: inYourFace | August 30, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm
And what is wrong with the American dream?? I hope Obama owns seven pieces of real estate by the time he is 70! Or Michelle does.
Posted by: grullagirl | August 30, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm
bottom of the class mccain picks a twit for running mate—-you cannot be serious—this has to be an insult to all the hillary supporters—compared to hillary this woman is a twit.mccain sure has leadership qualitys—-if he croaks we get o for president—NOW THAT IS SCARY
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm
better to have wealth and freedom than wealth distribution and our liberties stripped from us.
http://www.obamathecommie.com
Posted by: hubbs | August 30, 2008, 4:25 pm 4:25 pm
Perhaps Senator McCain is less concerned with how many houses he owns because his mind IS on how to make it better for me to own mine-rather than worrying about politics.
Obama’s slime.
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
The Obamas hate The United States of America and hate our way of life. They want to socialize our government and no one would have a chance to own anything. The Obamas want all our money and don’t want to do anything for it. All of you name calling democrats should wake up, we will never follow you.
Posted by: DDB | August 30, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
4 years ago y’all would’ve loved to have McCain on the DNC’s socialist ticket.
Now that y’all have gone more extreme with a fascist liberal secularist as your candidate, who by the way votes (97%) more party line than our candidate, I bet y’all think the only better choice would have been is had the DNC given y’all Mussolini as your candidate with Obama as the VP.
Posted by: Proud Republican | August 30, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
Its little wonder that Cindy’s sister will be voting for McCain’s opponents. Cindy’s sour grapes is all it comes down to. How’s that when you can’t keep your house in order and resort to using unprintables against your own wife.
“Cindy McCain’s half sister says she will not vote for Republican John McCain and plans to cast her ballot for his Democratic rival, Barack Obama.”
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jbMJjet6b8h0zDODn4g28m-qatawD92RFGL04
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
I suspect McCain doesn’t know how many houses he owns because in the family estate the houses don’t belong to him. It may well be the real estate is part of a larger package of assets about which he probably has little interest. It’s spelled PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT.
If you really want to get at serious issues, take time to find out more about Barack Obama’s unwholesome connections in Chicago. If you are honest, you won’t like what you find out.
Posted by: Tom H. | August 30, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
Biden has and an degree from Syracuse Law School. He graduated 76th in a class of 85. When asked he says he graduated at the “top” of his class. He barely got into law school. He had mostly C’s and D’s his first three years of college. He got an “F” in ROTC. He was 4F (didn’t have to go to Vietnam). I think he may have gotten an “A” in PE.
He almost didn’t graduate at all from Law School. He received an “F” on a paper for plagerizing.
And that didn’t teach him a lesson — he has been caught many times plagerizing his speeches.
He is a blowhard who like to her himself talk. I saw him take 20 minutes just to ask one question.
Posted by: Andie | August 30, 2008, 4:26 pm 4:26 pm
Perhaps she would be less offended if people asked her about her theft of medication intended for a charity…or maybe someone could ask her if she was proud of being a home-wrecker who slept with a married man whose wife was seriously injured and struggling to recover.
Posted by: Lin | August 30, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
Well, at least Mrs. McCain’s homes were purchased without the help of corrupt, convicted-felon lobbyists. Furthermore, none of Cindy or John’s family members are living in a hovel in Africa. If the Obama campaign had any sense they would steer clear of attacks about homes and experience.
The Obamas are Harvard-trained lawyers who pull in half-a-million dollars a year. Do they really think that most Americans can relate to that?
In ’04 the Democrats put not one, but two, multi-millionaires on their ticket. This is a silly issue for Obama to bring up–and it further illustrates the fact that he’s a fraud.
Obama claimed he was going to run a different sort of campaign, but all we’ve seen are boring Biden–an entrenched member of the Establishment, politically expedient flip-flops, evasions, and cheap attacks. Obama should be ashamed.
For real, proven reform, vote McCain-Palin. For arrogance and empty words, vote Obama-Biden.
Posted by: richard | August 30, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
Thanks Mr. Obama for taking the “high road” by bringing a new type of politics to our national discourse. I’m so glad you don’t resort to divisive tactics like class envy or anything crass like that – which would be way beneath a man of your stature.Your “hope” and “change” message certainly seems to be fading though. Just a couple of questions that puzzle me: Why do you and your supporters continually refer to John McCain’s age in such subtle ways (as in, “He can’t remember how many houses he owns”, which they know is a politically expedient fabrication)? And why is it wrong for the leader of the free world to have invested in condos and own a few properties? You aren’t a socialist are you?
Posted by: petee | August 30, 2008, 4:27 pm 4:27 pm
Oh, I’d just like to add: did anyone else notice the Che Guevara style berets that everyone was wearing at the DNC with “OBAMA” emblazoned across the front??
I can’t be the ONLY one who is a little concerned about this affectionate throwback to Marxism.
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
Those who love and idolize McCain have to suspend disbelief to admire and worship him, because, even though they’re aware that McCain has lovingly joked about rape, joked that Chelsea Clinton, when she was a mere 12 years old was the offspring of a lesbian relationship involving Janet Reno, called the new and improved ‘script junkie pillhead adulteress wife who demanded a prenup because she didn’t trust him a name that rhymes with bunt…and urinated on the devoted wife who raised his children and nursed him back to health after he was released from captivity by fornicated the easily offended Cindy…these facts hurt them.
So, if they call Obama a muslim or racial epithet, it kind of makes them fell better. So sad.
Posted by: NoAnswerFromTheRight | August 30, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
now we have debbie paying more taxes if obama wins—–SURE WISH I WAS HER MAKING OVER 250,000 A YEAR.—ANOTHER TWIT
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
Obama thinks he is Jesus Christ (“The One”) and so does the liberal press.
Posted by: jack1 | August 30, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
Are people still ranting about the “housegate” thing. LOL, THis is too funny, this is why I hang around whining liberals, to get a good laugh. I see that they mentioned Cindy McCain on drugs, but wasn’t it Barry sortero, oh wait, it is Barack obama this week,getting a hummer from Larry Sinclair and smoking crack. And then the House thing, at least they got them legally. The shady deal that Obama got from a guy named Rezko is going to be sentenced for a very long time. I think you whiny liberals need to stop throwing stones from glass houses, because you will see it come down really fast. I will never vote for a racist/marxist/socialist, no matter what his skin color. I think he should be arrested for the senseless killings of babies who are born after a botched abortion. To me that is murder no matter how you feel about abortion. Obama is a BABYKILLER, plain and simple!
Posted by: Claymax | August 30, 2008, 4:28 pm 4:28 pm
I don’t know who perpetrated this joke on obama making him think he could be President of the United States. I kind of feel sorry for him and the few idiots that actually vote for him when they find out it is a joke. It don’t matter what you think, obama and his wife are American hating Muslims.
Posted by: Merlin | August 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
The things Republicans are “proud” of never ceases to amaze me. For example Cindy is proud her father the felon gangster made her a fortune on human vice and misery. You would think he actually did something that helped or advanced mankind.
Posted by: Albert Johnson Jr | August 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
Few facts, many accusations.
Little courtesy, much rudeness.
If exchanges like this continue, it will not matter who wins the election. America will not be able to compete in the global econonmy, and all of our children will suffer.
Grow up. Put aside your petty politics, and get something done for once. Make sure the best candidate is selected for the job not just because of party affiliations, but because of how their policies will affect your future.
Think people – please think before it is too late. Be courteous, and work together to have a meaningful dialogue.
Posted by: Sonya | August 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
For Pete’s sake — if the democrats cannot play the race card, then they go for the class warfare card. More and more Americans are just tired of it. At least Cindy did not get her start in politics with a terrorist (Bill Ayers), and a financial underwriting from a convicted felon (Tony Rezko)! Shame on Obama.
Think that basically the democrats have shown their sexist leanings as well. They failed to select Hillary, and their When Gov Palin was announced, Obama’s folks were out with a demeaning comment about her service as a mayor! At least she was elected. (By the way, WHAT IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER???)
Posted by: jwatl | August 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
Obama and his wife made $10 million last year alone.
How can he claim to be in touch with the “people?”
He has had a free ride. If he was white, he would have never gotten into Harvard, and the rest of us can’t afford to send our kids there.
Less than 40% of the people in the US pay Federal Income Tax. We are paying for it all.
Obama has yet to detail what any of his give-aways will cost the people who actually pay for it.
Posted by: Tax Slave | August 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
AMERICA IS RUN BY THE LIBERAL OWNED NEWS, AND PEOPLE NEVER GET THE CHANCE TO REALLY KNOW WHAT IS REALLY THE TRUTH. YES JUST LIKE COMMUNIST COUNTRIES.THE PROBLEM IS THAT AMERICA IS GETTING IT FINALLY.THE COMMI N.Y. TIMES ARE GOING UNDER, WITH THE REST OF THE LIES THE SPREAD.
Posted by: Michael Coleman | August 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
Mr. Pay Grade:
You are a part of the problem in America. If it were not for people of color, in America, you would not enjoy the kind of life you are living..
This Country would have been beter off a long time ago with out people like you!!!!
Posted by: Donald T. | August 30, 2008, 4:29 pm 4:29 pm
OBAMA IS OFFENSIVE. THEY CAN’T HIDE THEIR HATRED FOR ALL THAT IS AMERICA; ONE OF THE MOST GENEROUS KIND HEARTED PLACES ON THE PLANET.
BY THE WAY, HOW IS THE HOMSEXUAL SOUTHERN DECADENCE FESTIVAL GOING IN NEW ORLEANS? LOOKS LIKE GUSTAV IS GOING TO BE ON THE CLEAN UP CREW. KATRINA WHICH MEANS ‘PURITY’ CANCELED THE ONE IN 2005. WAKE UP NEW ORLEANS LOSE THE VOODOO AND THE FILTH…
Posted by: Teresa | August 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
Cindy’s living the American Dream? Inheriting her father’s fortune, and snagging a war hero away from his disabled wife?
Versus Obama, who worked his way up out of a lower class, single parent home, to achieve academic greatness, followed by a career dedicated to public service?
Boy, the American Dream sure has changed….
Posted by: RYAN | August 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
How do we explain the total shift in babeness to the conservatives? OK, the Dems still have the quantity but why has ALL of the real quality gone conservative? I think the Dems can hold on to a few of the hollywood starlets as long as their IQ is under their bust size but when it comes to babes with brains, they have gone 100% conservative.
Posted by: BigAL | August 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
Did anyone remember that Obama move his head away and did not shake hand with Clinton during initial stages of primaries? I thaught it was a mistake but now I am slowly coming to conclusion that Obama have problem with Womans.
Posted by: Tim | August 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
“Waaaa! You don’t like me because I am rich! Waaaa! I am offended because you acuse me of having LOTS of money! Waaaa!”
It’s ok people… The McCains will be able to afford a great therapist to help them overcome any emotional fallout from such a devastating accusation.
Posted by: Troy Street | August 30, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
Both parties, the president, the Congress and the Senate all make me Sick. They all sit around and fight while are liberties are flushed down the toilet.The Constitution is not being followed and nowone seems to care.Down the road all will see it is too late too do anything!Fix it now or we will be sorry. I love america, but I see it dissapearing quickly.We need to make sure whoever is elected, has to restore the constitutional rights and do it NOW!
Posted by: james | August 30, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
Wasn’t it the Neo-Cons that dragged the Clinton’s through the mud for sexual escapades? Hmmm, I guess if you’re a Republican character doesn’t matter.
Posted by: dan | August 30, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
Cindy wasn’t worried about insulting 1st wife Carol when she was sleeping with McCain .
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1024927/The-wife-John-McCain-callously-left-behind.html
Posted by: con me not | August 30, 2008, 4:31 pm 4:31 pm
With no money, no guns and no values worth fighting (much less dying) for, how to you “progressive” moonbats plan on surviving the coming civil war? Don’t forget, your mommies and daddies and professors won’t be fighting it for you.
Posted by: jacksprat | August 30, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm
I can’t read all of these, but read enough about how the Republicans are mean, divisive name callers. Well, what about the truth (from Mary in Baltimore):
Cindy McCain is a rich witch and adultress. What a whining liar!
Who’s calling who names? I’m an independent and I can’t help but notice that the liberals are spouting more vitriol. It doesn’t matter which side it comes from to me, it’s unnecessary. Barak and Michelle are very wealthy themselves and have little better knowledge of the “common American” than McCain does. Palin seems to be the only one who’s actually lived in the real world in the past decade and she’s getting slammed by the Dems for that. Folks, you can’t have it both ways (that’s call hypocracy).
Posted by: Daedalus | August 30, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm
osama obama is, as his campaign stated, is “friendly” with known terrorist, william ayers, who bombed gov’t buildings in the USA, including the Pentagon, and FBI headquarters in New York City. That alone should disqualify him from running, but the media suppresses the many negative/alarming truths about obama. Ask Hillary Clinton about how biased the media was. They suppressed the ayers/obama story during the commie-dem primaries.
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm
Dems have run inner cities into the ground and turned them into slums and ghettos – makes sense to give the reins to someone who will do the same with the country
Posted by: kcocsvlnmrblo | August 30, 2008, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm
How weird does this get, in terms of prosecuting a candidate? How many properties do Pelosi, Gore, Reid, Clinton [they won't say] Rockefeller, Biden, Michael Moore, Paris Hilton or Obama own? In the latter case, it has something to do with a guy named Reszko…
Note to Real Estate owners: better not own multiple properties, the Party of Peace is coming after you.
Two Americas – better be in the correct one!
Posted by: zucco | August 30, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm
Be honest with yourselves you are all to blind to see that OBAMA is the ANTICHRIST!!!!! read the bible
Posted by: Mule | August 30, 2008, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm
I think Camp Obama needs sensitivity training.
Posted by: Chris | August 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
Obama keep on saying McCain is out of touch with the middle class because of his houses. Isn’t that the American Dream?
Obama’s idea of American Dream for the middle class is being dependent on anyone specially with the government, being on minimum wage and just 1 house. That’s Obama’s dream of American Dream.
Obama himself is out of touch with the middle class because he owns a mansion – million dollar house. How many middle class people own a house like his?
How different is he from professional politicians just to get votes from the “middle class” who said few months ago that “he is not qualified to become President of the United States for lack of experience” and now in his bandwagon trumpeting “he is ready”. What do you call those kind of politicians? What an insult to the American people!!!
Americans, wake up!!!
Our soldiers took out murderous Hussein in Iraq, but are you going to put another Hussein, the impostor, right there in the WHite House?
Come on Americans, you’re smarter than Obama!!!
Posted by: Robin Trinidad | August 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
Shirley Logan you need an education. You really do. Im sorry but you have been let down by your education system. They did not teach you what you should know, so as a result, you stick your boot in you mouth and stay stupid things about Palin’s child! What a moron! She kept that child…..how many of your loser feminist friends would have not been satisfied knowing that their child may have downs…….child defect!…oops…lets abort it and try again…..or let do invetro!….The election is not about Palin’s children, or Cindy McCains family money……what it is about is substance……and no matter how hard you attack defenseless women and their children……Obama will not be able to create substance where none existed in the first place. The guy that delivers on the promise to work for the country and not for washington and politicians will be the next president…..
Posted by: Teacher | August 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
Obama’s entire campaign is about hope. What has he accomplished in his lifetime so far? He gravey trained from one job to another. First Affirmative action benefitted him to Harvard Law and then he performed community outreach and got noticed by a democratic party person in a last ditch effort to find a candidate. Wow Mr. Obama. You really are full of accomplishments.
What an American dream come true.
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
obama couldn’t pick Hillary for VP because she is a WOMAN, and it goes against his wahabi muslim ways…
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
I suppose Cindy was also offended when her husband repeatedly demeaned Obama as a shallow, elitist “celebrity.”
Cindy’s half-sister is voting for Obama. This is the sister Cindy pretends doesn’t exist and has never helped since her inheritance.
Posted by: Christine | August 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
Well Cindy, “sweetie”, let me tell you what offends me. What offends me is the fact that your husband has come to the conclusion that “we” have made great economic progress over the last eight years. What offends me is that they guy who wrote your husbands economic policy thinks we are all a bunch of whiners. What offends me is that your husband has continued to lie and say that Obama will raise everyones taxes when the truth is about 95% of the tax payers in the country will get a tax break! What offends me is that your husband then decides that the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy, YOU, need MORE tax cuts. What offends me is that you husband has just picked a woman to be his running mate who is perhaps the most under-qualified person to ever be nominated all because she happens to have a uterus. What offends me is that he rolls out a beauty queen who’s experience amounts to being a mayor of a town of 7000 and all of two years as governor and thinks that we will be sold on her after he’s spent the last several months saying how Obama is not qualified to be President. What offends me is the fact that your husband says that he puts his country first while he still blathers on about the surge and wanting to continue to stay in Iraq!
And finally, shat offends me is the fact that you would cheat with a man who’s wife was badly disabled in a car accident and try and sell your husband to the American people as a conservative Christian!
Cindy, please go back to one of you mansions and spare us!
Posted by: Tina | August 30, 2008, 4:34 pm 4:34 pm
McCain has turned to women to rescue his poor performance as a Presidential candidate. His independent tag is also now lost. Will we get to see if the competitive natures of Sara and Cindy clash? The stay in the shadows Cindy may now be forced into the light of day and the two much younger ladies will carry the campaign message for Johny Boy.
Posted by: Lou R | August 30, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm
John McCain’s slogan is “Country First”, however, when he took his oath of marriage to God and the Law, he broke it, shattering the lives of his family and his devoted wife, just so he could marry a sugarmama with a fortune.
Remember, adultery is only bad if a Democrat does it. When your saint and personal savior McCain does it, it’s called “courageous”.
Posted by: GOPApprovesOfAdultery | August 30, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm
Richard – -I forgot that both Kerry and Edwards are multi-millionaires.
Anyone know why Kerry left his first wife? She was rich — but not as rich as Teresa Heinz? I heard she suffered from depression so Kerry left her.
And then there is Edwards who cheats on his wife who has cancer. Oh to think, he could have been the nominee.
Posted by: Andie | August 30, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm
What hypocracy. I’m sorry was that John Kerry and Ted Kennedy i was at the convention?? Apparently relative wealth wasn’t an issue four years ago, Barrack? What’s different now?
Posted by: Jack Savidge | August 30, 2008, 4:35 pm 4:35 pm
Selling for over 20 years, gives me a different opinion from the SOBama folks.
Many people have purchased properties through me for their children or other
relatives.
McCain may not have wanted to divulge that information. OR because he has a
pre-nup and there is a blind trust, he
may not know what his wifes holdings are.
SOBama and his perfect wife make loads of money and should want everyone else to have the same life they do.
Instead, they want to live large while
they inslave the rest of us who will
support their life style.
To hell with them.
I am also offended by SOBama’s comments!
Posted by: Delsa | August 30, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
Complete ignorance.
John McCain can have ANY policies he wants, and the ones he’s chosen to run on are of the current status quo.
The current status quo has DEVASTATED middle America.
He is a rugged individualist, his policies dictate you must pull yourself up by your own bootstraps.
The man has seven homes, and he is trying to say I understand you’re in foreclosure, all you need to do is pull yourself up by your own bootstraps, the market will make it all better.
That is not in touch with middle America. He doesn’t get it, he’s never been middle class private citizen, how could he ever completely relate?
Posted by: Ryan, CA | August 30, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
Cindy McCain can be as insulted as she likes. This election is not about her, but about America. I am happy that her parents realized the American dream. I don’t care about how many homes she and her husband own. The problem is the indifference that she and her husband exhibit towards those who don’t have as much as they.
Go bless and keep Barack Obama and Joe
Biden, the next president and vice president of these United States.
Posted by: neil | August 30, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
While most of Obama’s consituency was collecting welfare, cashing paychecks from goevrnment jobs, doing lines at Harvard, or driving the Mercedes daddy gave them when they turned 16, I was working 20-hour days building a business. Now I employ people, pay more in taxes in a year that I used to earn in 5, and have to call my lawyer and accountant to learn how many cars I own, much less houses.
The image I get when I think of Obama’s constituency is the obese women sitting outsie the Silverdome 3 years ago. The image I get of McCain’s voters are people like Cindy McCain’s mother and father, and Cindy herself.
We are the engine that drives the world. We are pulling the oxcart, and you are sitting in it. One day, we will realize that, and the world will become very hard for the gimme crowd.
Can’t happen soon enough.
Posted by: Ted | August 30, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
With Obama’s policy who will need a minimum wage. He has promised us all that Uncle Sam, under his annointing, will meet all of our needs. His speech was a farce. Anyone with half a brain should know that he cannot deliver on all of those promises. No president has that much power, unless of course he seeks to remove the presidency and replace it with a dictatorship. He could then nationalize all private industry since the Democrates hate capitalism and personal acheivement. He will tax all of those nasty corporations and force them to leave America. The we will be like the nations that fill the African continent. We will all be standing in United Nation’s food lines for a bowl of soup or rice.
Obama is a joke and his policies are a joke. Democrates are a joke and their leadership is a joke.
Posted by: Republican | August 30, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
Maybe the reason McCain couldn’t remember how many houses he has isn’t because he’s out of touch, Maybe it’s because he’s senile. Either way, not so good for us huh?
Posted by: Laurie | August 30, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm
Barak,
How many brothers/sisters do you have/
Posted by: Todd | August 30, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm
How many homes did that snob Kerry and his wife Tug Boat Annie have and why was that question never asked of him. Meanwhile, the embarrassment known as Carter now says that McCain is playing up his 5 ys. as a POW. At least McCain got his homes honorably, not by way of a political bribe. Oh, what did Biddie do for MBNA that they hired his son out of school for 350K per. Oh I got it, he was the first dummo to sign off on the bankruptcy redo that was very unfavorable to common folks but I guess Biddie is not out of touch with those who count or pay off. Obama has more holes in his background then does a Swiss Cheese.
Posted by: Vince | August 30, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm
I really don’t understand why someone would get involved in politics…especially at this level…and expect that they’ll never have to hear negative statements about themselves and those they love.
The higher the monkey climbs, the more he exposes.
Both sides have flaws…no one is perfect…but I certainly think Michelle Obama has a lot more grace and class…listening to Cindy McCain whining about unfair statements and negative press when she knows she has made negative remarks as well is VERY hypocritical. Grow up Cin…things are just heating up…get a thicker skin or get out of the game.
Posted by: Lin | August 30, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm
I just wanted to point 2 things out:
#1 Cindy is a whining cry baby…the president (or his wife) needs to be able to take what anyone dishes out and even hit them back (verbally of course). Show some backbone…how about saying “I don’t care what they say about me because I’m a strong person.” But instead we get people acting like they are in grade school. “Teacher, teacher, Barak called me a name!”
#2 Could you please edit your posts before posting them. If you took just 30 seconds to reread what you write you would have found “McCain also said beer the distributorship her father built.” BEER THE DISTRIBUTORSHIP???
The mass media is in serious trouble if you all don’t stop racing for quantity instead of quality.
Posted by: Dan | August 30, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm
3 words. Global Poverty Act. Look it up.
McCain/Palin ’08.
Posted by: TJ | August 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
Get a grip, people. A lot of defensive responses to the fact there are rich people in politics. Senators Obama and Biden both live in well over million dollar homes. That’s life. Are people hurting from over spending and pie in the sky mortage deals? Yes, they are. Many of those in trouble never heard of the ideas of budgeting, saving and being financially responsible even if it means making your own lunch.I don’t know who I will vote for in November, but it won’t be based on how many homes a person has.
Posted by: Jana | August 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
Apparently with Obama I get a common man. I would like to think the man running the country is much more than a common man. If he could not make and handle wealth for himself how in the world do we expect him to understand the finances of the country much less handle them. Obama and his wife need a life and I hope it is not running my country.
Posted by: Frank Regan | August 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
Raise the price or lay off 2 people.
I chose the latter. Price of increased minimum wage. Obama is for further increase in minimum wage. Next time, I’ll raise the price and lay off one.
It’ll be tough running a small business under Obama.
Posted by: Ojisan | August 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
I’m also offended that Obama is calling Sarah Palin an up-and-coming public servant. Up and coming. That’s awfully close language to uppity. This first Republican woman nominated for VP is uppity. Nice words for someone who gave a speech on the MLK speech anniversary. Plus he’s had to defend himself as being ready, and now he has the audacity to turn it on her?
Posted by: Tracy Lynn | August 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
McCain doesn’t know anything about drug dealing either,a subject which the junior Senator from Kenya is apparently conversant.
Posted by: Tom Dockery | August 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
WHO HAS MORE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS THEN OBAMA?? LETS JUST STICK TO ONE. ARE YOU A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OR NOT OBAMA?? THIS WILL SOON BE DETERMINED IN FEDERAL COURT.
BTW, I’M NO BIG MCCAIN FAN EITHER. BUT AT LEAST HE IS A U.S. CITIZEN AND CAN PROVE IT.
Posted by: Michael | August 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
“Cindy if you are not embarrassed about your wealth release your income tax info.”
Right after BHO releases his REAL birth certicate, his REAL dealings with self admitted terrorist Ayers & who’s fronting the money for him. Wait, I know the ans to that one – SOROS.
Actually, it isn’t anyone’s business how much money she has, she isn’t running for office.
Democrats, the party of do noting but whine about those who work and achieve, want more of OUR money so they can go doing nothing, but in better diggs.
Posted by: Nanc | August 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
Obama himself is out of touch with the middle class because he owns a mansion – million dollar house. (Ole Johnny Boy McSame cannot remember how many he has) How many middle class people own a house like his? ( Ole Johnny Boy cannot remember how many he has)
How different is he from professional politicians just to get votes from the “middle class” who said few months ago that “he is not qualified to become President of the United States for lack of experience” and now in his bandwagon trumpeting “he is ready”. ( Unlike Sarah Palin who was mayor of a town with a population of what 9,000?)What do you call those kind of politicians? What an insult to the American people!!!
Americans, wake up!!!
Our soldiers took out murderous Hussein in Iraq, but are you going to put another Hussein, the impostor, right there in the WHite House? ( No we are going to get rid of the liars, idiots, crminals and those other idiots )
Posted by: cindy | August 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
Mrs McCain actually made these charges worse when she said she “hadto” buy a plane because thats the only way to go around Arizona!! And then, how many ordinary Americans incur credit card debt of $750,000 in a month?
Posted by: kingsley | August 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
hey teacher
at palins age she should have had the better sense than to get pregnant —age is a major factor.
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
Seems like there is is awful lot of dissatisfied vote here.Why not check out the other candidate that believe more in American values and talks the straight truth. A candidate that offers true change without socialism or complete control over your lives. Check Chuck Baldwin/Darrel Castle. If you liked Ron Paul you’ll love these two.Baldwin will make Paul Sec. of Treasury. We do have choices that the msm are hiding from us.
Posted by: Brad H. | August 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
It’s obvious that Obama and all his looney friends hate the United States of America. No doubt I’m voting McCain.
Posted by: scott | August 30, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
I am a person who loves the Lord and has experienced God’s love and guidence, answered prayer in my life, in seeking a new job, in raising my children, and in sickness for me and for others. So, as a christian I want to be sure that the man I vote for, for president of the United States, is a Christian who seeks our Lord daily for direction so our people and our land can be healed.
Obama, I speak to you… if you are a true Christian, and love the Lord as I do, how could you deny the opportunity, to prove – you are who you say you are. If you love Jesus, you’ll run this country as our George Washington did. (In God we Trust) And, as the Bible says: (see below)
1 John 4:15-17 (New International Version)
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.
Obama, can you simply acknowledge that Jesus is the Son of God and Lord and Savior of your life. (I know this may sound too much like preaching, but I simply speak the truth.) I think I speak for thousands of true Christians in the U.S. – If Obama is a true Christian, praying and seeking God’s guidence for the upcoming presidency, I would simply ask him, to let Christians all over the U.S. know that he is real and speaks the truth by confessing in front of thousands, that Jesus is his Lord and Savior and the Son of God. Thanks for allowing me to comment on ths news page.
Posted by: Cindy | August 30, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
Did the media ask John Kerry many homes his rich wife owns?
Posted by: Cecelia | August 30, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
Unlike the current administration, Obama wasn’t born into money or privilege and his family name didn’t get him into an Ivy League school. Hard work and determination got him there. I believe that’s considered the American Dream.
Regarding the governor from one of the most undiversified states in the union, with a population about a quarter of the size of Chicago, yikes. Way to go, John! Now you can start studying up on economics and geography during your next visit to Czechoslovakia.
Posted by: Dan | August 30, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
ARE WE TO BELIEVE HILLARY??
_Dec. 3, 2007: “So you decide which makes more sense: Entrust our country to someone who is ready on Day One … or to put America in the hands of someone with little national or international experience, who started running for president the day he arrived in the U.S. Senate.”
_March 2008. “I know Sen. McCain has a lifetime of experience that he will bring to the White House. And Sen. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002.”
_Feb. 23, 2008: “Now, I could stand up here and say, ‘Let’s just get everybody together. Let’s get unified.’ The skies will open, the light will come down, celestial choirs will be singing and everyone will know we should do the right thing and the world will be perfect.”
Posted by: jwatl | August 30, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
Unlike the current administration, Obama wasn’t born into money or privilege and his family name didn’t get him into an Ivy League school. Hard work and determination got him there. I believe that’s considered the American Dream.
Regarding the governor from one of the most undiversified states in the union, with a population about a quarter of the size of Chicago, yikes. Way to go, John! Now you can start studying up on economics and geography during your next visit to Czechoslovakia.
Posted by: Dan | August 30, 2008, 4:40 pm 4:40 pm
McCain is the one who has been trying to paint Obama as an eletist, when in fact he was raised by a single mother and put him self through law school.
Now McCain and his wife, who are TRUST FUND BABIES, want to cry when they are exposed as eletists. How many houses do I own? Let my people get back to you on that. Please.
Posted by: JTA | August 30, 2008, 4:41 pm 4:41 pm
Sounds like Obama & Co. have very little to say. No surprise there.
Ask Obama about the sweet property deal he received in Chicago, from his slum lord buddy. As with McCain, nobody cares.
Posted by: SamT | August 30, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
TJ, I guarantee that the Libs here have never heard of the Global Poverty Act(read Global Policy Tax) because they’re so very busy trashing conservatives for being uninformed. They watch their favorite little news sources-ABC, NBC, MSNBC etc. etc and they truly believe they’re getting the news. Poor souls.
Posted by: KathyYou know what s | August 30, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
I see the looney left have brought their talking points. I can not wait for the empty suit to get what he deserves in the debates. Palin is going to chew Biden up and spit him out in St Louis, and I hope I can be there to see it.
No wonder Obamamessiah didn’t want to face off with McCain in a town hall meeting. His image will be ruined as a great orator. The only reason he has that reputation has a great speech writer and a teleprompter. He is worse then Dubba when speaking off the cuff.
And before you Obamabots start crying and whining, tell your candidate if he had the cojones, he would face McCain in a town hall meeting, taking questions from registered independents like myself. But that will never happen because Obama is an empty suit and a fraud who consorts with an unrepentant terrorists and a racist preacher then lies about it when it gets brought up.
McCain/Palin 2008
The only SANE choice
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
Geez. Very few of you have any powers of reason left. America is lost and democracy can’t work if you reason like a second grader and throw stupid insults at each other.
A fact isn’t truth because it fits in your little narrative of the world.
Posted by: gloria | August 30, 2008, 4:42 pm 4:42 pm
Can an Obama spokesman put two sentences together without resorting to class warfare and using the word “Bush”?
Posted by: wayne | August 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
I love Sarah Palin … everything about her … she is actually one of us … her shoes said everything I need to know! I can’t wait until November… I can physically FEEL the cynicism breaking away from me!
I feels real good!
Posted by: Amy | August 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
At least Cindy McCain’s family MADE their money the good old fashioned way. They built a business from the ground up and no doubt put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into it. It’s not John McCain’s money = it’s Cindy’s family. Unlike the Kennedy’s that made the billions off the backs of suffering Americans by playing politics all these years – sucking the American people dry by trying to turn us into a socialist country. Obama is an elitest! He doesn’t know who I am or what I have been through – he doesn’t know who you are either. He knows one thing – he wants to be KING!
Posted by: Liz | August 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
Man was free to begin with—as free as the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air. Who,then enslaved humanity? Man himself. So when Man seeks liberty,he seeks to free himself from conditions that he has imposed on his own kind—to free himself from “Mans inhumanity to Man.” It is the Desire—selfish Desire for conquest, possession and control–that has enslaved mankind. The man that seeks Liberty, then, should have no place in his breast for greed and selfish desire. If, underneath his feelings of revolt against the Tyrant and the Master, there burns in his own soul the flame of selfish desire, how can he condemn those that aspire to be masters of the world? How would he himself use supreme power if it were his? Would he dominate others with an iron hand, or would he lend his strength to the weak? When a man has answered that question to his own satisfaction, knowing in his soul that he has been truthful with himself, he may justly claim to be a lover of Liberty.
Carlyle pictured humanity in the mass as an “Egyptian urn filled with tamed vipers, each one struggling to raise its head above the others.” That is a bitter expression of life’s struggle–but in the light of history not an exaggerated one. That kind of struggle does not make for Liberty.That is a struggle for supremacy. Until the desire for supremacy–for conquest and control,be checked in the human soul, that bitter struggle will go on. Don’t mistake the meaning of the cry for liberty. Liberty does not mean freedom from subjection for us that we may master others. It means freedom for all men–everywhere–always. The love of liberty implies the love of humanity—the spirit of true democracy.
Some years ago I heard a great leader of our people define democracy. “We observe,” he said, “a young man of high social standing making a companion of his washerwoman’s son, and we call him democratic. Is he really so? Perhaps the washerwoman’s son possesses qualities that would commmand the attention and respect of every one; perhaps he has tastes in common with the young man. That is not democracy. That is natural selection—like seeking like. It is very easy for a man to be democractic with people he likes. But that is not democracy. True democracy is that spirit in the man which makes the welfare of his fellow men a thing vital to him, whether he likes them or not.”
So it is with the spirit of liberty. It is all inclusive,without the taint of selfishness. It does not mean I shall be to do what I choose. It means that I consider it vital that all men shall be free and that all shall enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,with due consideration for the rights and privilages of every one. The spirit found expression in the words of George Washington, when,after leading the six year struggle of America for liberty he was urged by his officers to assume imperial authority. Indignantly rebuking his officers for the idea that he “viewed with abhorrence,” he said, in effect, “let no man ever offer that to me.”
Today the United States is engaged in the greatest conflict in all history—not for the conquest and mastery, not for territiory nor advantages in commerce, not for any material gain whatever, but for the simple cause of liberty. As a national cause, liberty was first established by the United States. When America determined on its freedom in 1776, the recording hand of fate wrote on the pages of History, where the eyes of all kings might read, “Mene,mene,tekel,upharsin.” “You have been tried in the balance and found wanting.” The passing years have confirmed the judgment. The Divine Right of Kings is under sentence. The day of reckoning is at hand. ————–W.D. Woffat Editor — The Mentor
The above open letter was published July 1,1918, four months before the end of WW 1.It is a reminder of what democracy and liberty means to mankind,especially to the Americans fighting in the fields of Europe. Today, 90 years later, we once again are faced with a struggle that is of historical proportions, greater today,and not unlike it was then.
Our founding fathers, being True Lovers of Democracy and Liberty, gave to us the Consitution and a Bill of Rights based on the Divine laws of God that insures us a life of liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness.Those great leaders have today been replaced by vipers, seeking dominance,control, and conquest for supremacy. Democracy is being forced with war at the end of a gun barrel, liberty is being undermined by fear, greed, and the selfish desire of corporate puppets.Does this kind of democracy reflect the true spirit of the American people? I personally don’t think so.
The Good News is that the cry for Liberty has not been silenced and is growing louder every day as more people awaken to the true meaning of Democracy and Liberty. As we awaken let us look into the souls of our leaders and those running for any office, for the qualities that express the desire for, and the spirit of, true freedom,without the taint of selfishness. Let us demand that the leaders of freedom and democracy lead by example and not by force. After all, that is what made America so great.
Your Vote is your voice,let it shout loud and strong,Peace,Liberty,and Freedom for all ! VOTE for a Consitutional Government!!!
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” — John Quincy Adams
VOTE Chuck Baldwin!!! http://www.Baldwin08.com
Posted by: Brad H. | August 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
In OBAMA’s World. Their number ONE enemy are the successful in the Democratic Society. His kind want all of us to be poor and down trodden so he and his “poor friends” ( Kennedy’s, Clinton’s and the like) can tekk us how we must live. BY THEIR RULES! Wake up folks. We DO NOT want a Socialist Society.
I earned what I have. Came from a family making Twenty Four Dollars a week. Never took a handout. Finished college and started a successful business. I am not wealthy but live comfortably. Liberals want to CHANGE that.
Posted by: Macko | August 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
Cindy McCain offended? Please. Get off the high-horse and listen to the American people…for ONCE! They (McCain’s) do not belong in the White House. This country belongs to the PEOPLE, not rich, white, people.
Posted by: Dietrich | August 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
I certainly don’t believe Obama is the anti-Christ but he sure seems like he could be a forerunner for the anti-Christ – a type of “John the Baptist” to pave the way for the real anti-Christ.
Posted by: petee | August 30, 2008, 4:43 pm 4:43 pm
I am an independant and was offended by B.O.’s speech. I was expecting to hear the “change” and solutions to today’s problems. All I heard was the same old words that I have been hearing from those old Democrats that care more about their party than our country.
As far as McCain’s houses; I would rather that he have 7 houses which he and his family purchased with their own money than buying a house using mob money from the likes of Reszko.
I am excited by the change that Palin brings to the race; especailly since she was willingto take on members of her own party as well as those of the opposing party. Now that is CHANGE I want to hear and SEE out of our presidential candidates.
McCain just showed me he is the real agent of change. This independant will switch parties and vote McCain/Palin this year.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm
Just after barack obama was elected to the United States Senate, michelle obama received a large pay increase —from $121,910 in 2004 to $316,962 in 2005 at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Then in 2006 barack obama requested $1 million for a new pavilion at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where his wife, michelle obama worked at.
Corruption!!! Shhhhh, keep it quiet!
“CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN” Haaaaaaaaa!
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 4:44 pm 4:44 pm
Sarah appears to be an insipiration and I think the pick was BRILLIANT. I just heard Obama begin to talk about her lack of expereince and its laughable to hear that talk coming out of him – SHE has more executive expereince than he does. He tenacious approach is tough and fair – WATCH OUT JOE – SHE MADE BE A FORMIDABLE DEBATE CANDIDATE. Besides – Mccain could have put Phyllis Diller on the ticket and I would still vote for McCain. Do you actually think that Obma deserves a vote? C’mon folks wake the hell up. Most every Obama suporter I talk to have never heard of Ayers, Wright, Phlager, or Resko……the repsonse is smae – they are so uninformed, they know so little about this inexperienced guy its amazing.
Posted by: BobbyG | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
HOW MANY HOMES DOES OBAMA AND BIDEN HAVE?
DEMOCRATS HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO INTEGRITY!
THEY TALK ABOUT A UNITED AMERICA? ONLY UNITED IF WE BELIEVE WHAT THEY BELIEVE!!!
I CAN’T WAIT FOR VP SARAH TO THRASH DUMB ASS BIDEN!!!
Posted by: Mario | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
Jock you commented on the minimum wage.
Have you thought about it?
If the minimum wage is raised two things will happen.
Large corporations will ship every job they can overseas to get cheap labor.
What about a Mom and Pop operation.
Lets say Mom and Pop hire 4 local employees for minimum wage.
Then an intelligent person like yourself gets the minimum wage raised.
Next thing you know Mom and Pop can only hire three people.
You are not forced to work for minimum wage.
If it is the only job you can get then work two jobs and save money to apply to educating yourself so you can get a better job.
Posted by: RC Penn | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
I never ceased to be amazed. Those who protest the most over the achievements of successful people always seem to be those who do not want to be successful with their own accomplishments.
Senator McCain’s tax statements show he gave over 25% to charities. Senator Obama’s show he gave about 2%.
John Wesley urged us to be as productive as possible to be able to give as much as possible in Christian love and charity.
Let’s stay with issues and not with the type of hate one sees on the DailyKos.
PS I like moose stew.
Posted by: Edwardk | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
hey john if obama is empty suit what is mccain——–EMPTY HAT—
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
To those who question Palin’s experience by way of the population of Alaska: How many more people live in Delaware? Not many. Was The Obama ever in charge of anything: NO. In fact, he does not even know what was said in the church he attended for 20 years, seems to be a bit out of touch with his surroundings by his own admission. Ayers, Rezko. Wow, the guy is a walking example of someone with a serious character flaw: inability to find decent friends. These are issues, not conversation. Oh, how hard an election did he have after having most all of the opposition declared ineligible when he ran for Senate. Alan Keyes, give me a break. This guy is a paper tiger with big ears.
Posted by: Vince | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
As an independent, I was offended by the personal attacks Obama made towards the McCains. It seems a little hypocritical to me to blast McCain because of his rich wife when John Kerry’s was richer. How many houses did she have? The fact that Cindy buys and sells houses as investments in no way means McCain is out of touch, it actually means they understand economics. This is the same old tune the democrats have been singing for at least the last 30 years. Republicans are rich and out of touch, personal attacks on them and their spouse, all the while the democrats are usually as rich if not more-so. It’s just so much deception on their side. I vote based on the better man (or woman), even in the midst of all the lies and deceit of politics, and in this case McCain is the much better man especially with Obama’s shady and likely corrupt past in Chicago, not to mention he only talks a big game but while in the senate did little if nothing except vote “present”.
Posted by: jock59802 | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
John McCain couldn’t remember how many houses he owns because his family is wealthy. A few of those houses (I believe they are mostly in Cindy’s name) are being lived in by family members: McCain’s Daughter(s) and Mother-In-Law. Some others are vacation homes and others are investment properties. Cindy and John have inherited some wealth AND worked hard to keep it. Anybody that has the money to (and any brains) hires financial managers. The fact that Obama (with only one million dollar home) is less successful in the business world than McCain is NOT a plus for Obama. The house question was a complex one. Any intelligent person can see that. It is stupid to be busting his balls on this. The only proven failed economic policies are the socialist leaning, redistribution, nanny state policies of Obama.
Posted by: Adam | August 30, 2008, 4:45 pm 4:45 pm
lr2008 – why don’t you release your income tax info on this blog
Posted by: oisjg | August 30, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
“If I was a Republican woman I’d be offended that when my party finally, 24 years after the Democrats first did it, select a woman cadidate for VP, they do it just to stir up controversy among the Democrats. That is so degrading.”
If I was a democrat, I would be offended by the fact that your party nominee is being elected for no other reason than he is black. No white candidate would have a shot if he had ayers in his past, rezko in his past or the wonderful black racist reverend.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
O’Bama/Biden – The Wizard of Oz Ticket
Since O’Bama can’t give a speech without a teleprompter and Biden can’t write his own speech they will now call themselves ‘The Wizard of Oz Ticket’.
Posted by: Pat Mabooty | August 30, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
Just remember, the next time you hear Obama say he puts his country first:
HE NEVER REGISTERED FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE.
HE WAS SUPPOSED TO.
HIS COUNTRY WAS NOT FIRST.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
B.O. is a socialist. Remember, in his world no one is allowed to have anything the state doesn’t give them. If he is elected, you can kiss the American dream good bye and say hello to Soviet America.
Posted by: Sundance 44 | August 30, 2008, 4:47 pm 4:47 pm
Larry D. Crumbley: Well said brother.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
I have been walking this earth for about six decades. Presidents and political parties have come and gone. I am not rich and I do not even have a college degree, but I have always made enough to support my family. I have always had health care. I have always had a house or an apartment. I have always paid my bills and I have saved money. My life has been rich and fulfilling. At the same time, I have always worked and it has been my primary focus in life.
What on God’s earth can Senator Obama give me? I do not need an increase in the minimum wage. I do not need a national health care plan. I do not need anything from the government except protection from foreign enemies and criminals, garbage pick up, a good water system and good roads.
Quit the whining about GWB, get off your asses and work. Work hard. Work overtime. Work two jobs. Eventually, you will succeed unless you have exceptional problems. The mainstream of society does not need Big Brother.
Posted by: Mike McConnell | August 30, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
“The Obama campaign is not backing down. “The fact that John McCain does not know how many houses he owns when millions are struggling to stay in the only house they have shows he’s out of touch with the lives of real Americans,” said Obama spokeswoman”
If that’s all Obama has he’s lost already. Why doesn’t he mention why people are losing their homes? Liberal whining and wailing to lending institutions to give loans to people who normally wouldn’t qualify for a loan, people with histories of awful credit … not to mention people buying homes way, way, way beyond their means.
Obama is repeating the same crap the democrats have been repeating for 50 years. Give us more of your money and we’ll take care of you. Look around you, their programs are utter, complete failures with more disasters on the horizon. They refuse to work on Social Security or Medicare, they just want more, more, more, of your money.
1.5 TRILLION dollars of our 2.9 TRILLION dollar budget went to entitlement programs and the democrats WANT MORE. More than half our entire budget goes to handouts.
Same crap, different day.
Posted by: darwin | August 30, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
Republican – I’ll bet you’re exactly the type of employer that swings by Home Depot parking lot looking for illegal immigrants to pay $40 a day on your construction site. Why not it’s good business, you’d have to pay an American minimum wage. Guy’s like you never will pay an honest days wages for an honest days work.
Posted by: Johnson | August 30, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
Cindy McCain is proving that she doesn’t get it either. The McCains are out of touch with middle class America. If you have no clue how many residences you own, how can you know how the middle class is struggling? How do you know what are they facing to feed their children and put one roof over their heads? The McCains are clueless.
Posted by: Crashinator | August 30, 2008, 4:48 pm 4:48 pm
Change? – Who the face of change had been hiding out in the U.S. Senate for the last 36 years. Come on what campaign has not been run on the promise of change. All the lemmings are really buying the cult of personality.
Experience? – I’d rather have my VP (Palin)go through on the job training as supposed to President Barrack Hussein (God help us)
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm
Wow, all the lemmings chanting “change” when they have NO idea what that change truly entails boggle my mind. Go ahead, blindly and willingly follow the “Messiah” down the path of socialism, but that’s a path I surely don’t want MY country which I have proudly served to follow. How about you take a hard look at where McCain and Obama stand on the important issues and maybe you’ll wake up. When you dig into the facts, McCain is by no means perfect, but Obama is just plain frightening.
Posted by: Tony | August 30, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm
If you people are so concerned about Cindy McCain’s family being in the beer business, then you surely must be sick over the Kennedy’s billions earned boot legging.
Posted by: Peter | August 30, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm
I wish my dad left me a ton of money but he didn’t – he was too busy being a victim. So I married a guy who didn’t bother with complaining and who got busy and started a business. Now I plan on leaving our kids more than I ever got. That’s the American dream and I don’t fault Cindy for benefiting from her father’s hard work.
I love Sara Palin – she’s one of us and proud of it. She embodies the spirit that made our country first in the world. GO SARA!
Posted by: SuziQ | August 30, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm
First of all, in contrast to what some have said, Communism is not an experiment, it is an ideal, an economic system; the same way capitalism and democracy are.
Communism is the end result of a truly laissez-faire, free market, like George Bush attempted to create. Greedy capitalist have perpetrated violent economic policies on the working class peoples of this nation since Ronald Reagan. Reaganomics was and is ‘trickle-down’ economics without the trickling. During the eighties, uneployment soared. We saw no relief with Daddy George, and a continuation of policies with George W. The only hiatus we had was with our eight years of William Jefferson. This country was strong and people were working, and earning enough to live, not just subsist.
Should McCain have eight years and George W’s half-hispanic nephew get eight, I fear we will push toward the brink of world war, revolution and communism. Poor people will not remain poor. Hunger, poverty, homelessness and the like are all excellent motivators for revolt.
I suggest to White America, vote your economics, not your racial affiliation. Martin Luther King once said to a White jailer who informed Dr. King of his meager,yearly salary, ‘you need to be fighting WITH me.’ Race can no longer be an issue in America, economics must. Communism is the dream of equality. Is equity among the citizenry such a bad idea? Women hope for equity in pay. Gays hope for equity in civil rights. Immigrants hope for equity in human rights. Is equity among man such a bad idea?
Vote for Barack and pull yourself out of this hole you’ve been in for the last eight years.
Posted by: Roderick Jones | August 30, 2008, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm
Cindy McCain has every right to defend her husband. Her family worked the honest way to gain wealth. That is the American Dream. The Obama’s got all the government benefits and “worked” the system to get where they are today. Obama is a manufactured “pre-fab” candidate — McCain is the real deal. There is no comparison between a war hero and long term leader versus a guy who handed out free condoms and hypodermic needles in Chicago and kissed butt to get to the top. Go back to law school Obama, get a few more years experience as a leader then run for president because you are not going to win this election.
Posted by: Ralph | August 30, 2008, 4:51 pm 4:51 pm
Cindy is just upset because her hubby picked a pretty young VP candidate. Looks like Juan Sanchez McCain may be “trading up” again.
LOL
Posted by: Bluteau | August 30, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
McCain may not know how many homes he owns, but Obama doesnt know how many states there are in the US. Which would you prefer?
Posted by: Stan | August 30, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
re: jock59802′s hilarious comment above – John McSame has NOT been successful in business. His wife has. Obama has been completely successful in business, unlike John McInsane.
Living in a hole for 5 years does not prepare one for the presidency. It only makes one completely out of touch (if using McShame as an example). Do us all a favor and crawl back to that hole, Johnny-boy!
Posted by: hummus | August 30, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
Its pretty clear who will be voting this fall for McCain-Bush, all the hate filled, conspiracy right wing nuts who spew filth on message boards and blogs while hiding behind pseudonyms that would make one think that they were living in the 1800s when vices and hate against other Americans were the norm of the day.
Its 2008 not 1808! the tired politics of fear and rumour mongering which have formed the core of the Bush-McCain doctrines of destruction and divisions are things of the past only misguided fools could dare embrace by their steadfast and ignorant spewing of more of the same in whatever form or fashion. However when there is nothing new to offer who can blame them for trying to put forward what they only can only do best by preaching more hate, doom and fear mongering.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 4:52 pm 4:52 pm
Well, first of all, we all have the opportunity to make something of ourselves and it is our privilege to leave it to our children if we so choose. Are you going to blame my children if I am an entreprenuer and work hard to achieve a nice living? It seems as if we have a huge population in our nation who take their paychecks every Friday to Wal-Mart and blow it on snack foods, movies, and make-up. These are the same people who purchase a house for what they can qualify for, not what they can afford. Thus, foreclosure. It’s not the government’s fault people, it begins with personal responsibility. So, if you consider yourself to be one of the “have-nots” in a world of “haves” just know that many people work hard for what they have. It is not yours to have, you have to work for it yourself. Free enterprise works.
Posted by: Marie | August 30, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm
Why is it so important that McCain did not know how many homes that he and his wife own when Obama did not know how many states are in the United States? Which is more important, know what your wife owns or knowing some of the basics of the country you want to lead?
Posted by: Bill Gewecke | August 30, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm
John Kerry built his whole campaign on his Vietnam (3 months) experience. The liberals LOVED him. Never heard that idiot Carter comment on Kerry’s “Reporting for Duty” stupid line! Despicable
Kerry had his first marrige annuled (with children), to marry another millionare woman! The SHMUCK has lived off other men’s money his entire LIFE! Funny… the Liberals love him!
You people on the left are so devoid of any sense of decency. HYPOCRITES to the CORE!!!
Obama Hussein is toast. Get ready for the LANDSLIDE loss that this corrupt thug is about to face.
Just another Democrat loser.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm
Karl Rove: Did this to George W. Bush’s Blood Cousin…
John Kerry and his Wife…
Theresa Heinz Kerry..
Cindy if your Aryan- Elitist Ass can’t take the Truth…
Tell your Semi-Senile “Presidential Want To Be” Husband to DROP OUT and place Tim Pawlenty in his Slot !!!
Note: Karl Rove also used the same tactic when McCain ran against George W. Bush Jr.
——————
The fact still REMAINS, Cindy is a Very Very Previledged Woman and she is the Recipient of her Father’s….HARD WORK
Posted by: o. | August 30, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm
I think we should have McCain – Pailin and Bush.
Posted by: Terry | August 30, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
That’s funny that the Obama crew is worried about McCain not knowing how many houses his WIFE’S trusts own but he obviously didn’t know about his brother’s hut over in Jakarta or somewhere even though he told us to be “our brother’s keepers” in his speech the other night too. He also forgot about his promise to help out the school over in Africa that is named after him… hasn’t given them a dime yet. Also, remember, that reverend Wright wasn’t “the pastor he knew for 20 years”. Guess he wasn’t awake or something?? 57 states? I could go on but if you have a brain you already are aware of all of his guff.
Posted by: KwNashvegas | August 30, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
I too am offended by so many of the Democrats telling the public how rich the Republics are! I worked my way through college and scrimped and saved my whole live and now have a comfortable retirement. But I have neighbors that are just as well off and they are state and local politicians; many of whom were born with silver spoons in their mouths! In some cases I don’t want to know where their money came from!
Posted by: 312capri | August 30, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
How can someone in Obama’s position make personal housing an issue when he deals with a convicted felon to obtain his home at reportedly a substantial discount. Politics as usual. This is change?
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 4:54 pm 4:54 pm
Many of these pro-Obama postings are so incredible hate filled, crude and sexist. Funny how liberals are so intolerant of those with differing views.
Posted by: Taylor | August 30, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
How can someone run for the highest office in the land, and not be able to provide a legimate birth certificate.
Was Barack Husein really born in Hawaii? He should be able produce an authentic birth cetificate and not a poorly made counterfit.
This man is a fraud, not even an american citizen. He should be disqualified as a candidate for the presidency…
Posted by: Bob C | August 30, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
Some of you Obamabot help me with this?
In this country that is in absolutely terrible economic conditions, how did all of the poor, hurting, down-trodden, out of work, starving, losing their homes, can’t afford health care, can’t send their kids to college deomcrats come up with the money to go to Denver for a week and fight over who got to stay in the Ritz-Carlton and the other 4 and 5 star hotels and reservations at the best places to eat in town? I don’t know much about economics so I really am having a hard time understanding this. Help me out here.
Posted by: james | August 30, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
It’s obvious that Obama and all his looney friends hate the United States of America. No doubt I’m voting McCain.
Posted by: scott | August 30, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
And how much did Obama just waste on his carnival, not to mention *cough… lobbyist money…
You want to tell me Obama is worried about us the normal people while tossing huge chunks of cash..
Not to mention since Obama got into office his wife.. Hmm, nice pay raise lady at that non profit hospital.. Do some research connect the dots, oh WOW.. The Obama supporters and media are foolish.
For the record I do not like either of the options.. McCain is the best of those options although.
Posted by: matt | August 30, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm
At least the McCains use some of their honestly purchased real estate for family members to live in – perhaps Obama could buy his half-brother, George, who lives in a hut on the outskirts of Nairobi, a house! Can’t you see Obama’s only “hope” is to criticize his opponents because he has NO record to stand on?
Posted by: Maria | August 30, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm
Putred: “Obama can be president of some African country if he wants since supposedly the rest of the world loves him” What sewer did you climb out of?? You’re not a conservative, a liberal, indepdent. You’re a worm.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm
People it doesn’t matter anymore everybody on here slamming each other on who they want to be the next president I’m a African american The country has been sold we owe the saudie billions of dollars we owe china maybe billions to all the jobs are moving to foreign land because they don’t want to pay us good benefits China is building a huge car manufacturing in mexico bring cars across the border cheaper that will rival detroit check out what I’m saying Its not black or white its green The next ten years you are rich or poor no between The next president is in trouble
Posted by: Jaye | August 30, 2008, 4:56 pm 4:56 pm
forgot to mention that he called us a nation of whiners too.
definitely
no way
no how
no mccain
never
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm
For all you socialist class warfare no value adding people who belive the the government owes you everything from college to health care, there are plenty of failed countries for you to go to. You can find your utopia right now in Europe and Canada. Just move there. That way we can make room for the the rest of the world who is risking their lives to come to our Country.
Posted by: Peter | August 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm
$6 million dollar temple built for Obama to give a 35 minute (say nothing) speech??????? And, he criticizes the McCains for the wealth?
What is up with show of wealth and power – Obama is a hypocrite of the worst kind.
McCain/Palin 08
Posted by: disgusted in Illinois | August 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm
“I sure hope she donates money to Alcoholics Anonymous. She surely provides them with customers”
“You should be ashamed of yourself for fooling around with him while he was still married.”
Hmm….
In response to the first commment,
people that end up at AA meetings have a problem, an addiction. The problem is they can’t STOP drinking. That is not the fault of the beer companies. They didn’t wave a magic wand and poof! you’re an alcohoic. That is a personal issue about moderation and dealing with stress properly. Let’s not be normal Americans for once and quit scapegoating others as the source of a problem that truly has NOTHING to do with them. Cindy McCain isn’t at every bar holding the bottle to their lips.
Now the second comment that bothered me:
It is interesting to me that we all are quick to cast stones against others. No one is perfect. That much is obvious just by looking at our shining politicians, republican and democratic alike: Bill Clinton, John Edwards, JFK, FDR, Eisenhower, LBJ… Maybe even more than we know. There are many great love stories, like Napoleon and Josephine, that were not conventional. Sometimes people make mistakes, stray, find new love…it is part of being human and having emotions.
Posted by: Amber | August 30, 2008, 4:57 pm 4:57 pm
I am glad to see that the Obama campaign is NOT backing down!!!!
“McCain just doesn’t get it”!!!
Posted by: vickie | August 30, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm
Obama is hypocrit and a PANSY. This man does not know how to stand up to aggression and defeat it. What is really amazing to me is the gall this Pansy has in thinking he knows what is best to do with my money. I’ll be damned if I vote for someone that thinks he is going to take more money out of my pocket for his social programs.
Posted by: Frank | August 30, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm
It appears that the dems don’t think we repubs know how the minimum wage works. If the minimum wage is increased,most union contracts are tied to the minimum wage, therefore, if the minimum wage goes up, so do all the union wages. That is why they want it. The economic effect of raising the wages of the lowest paid raises most wages which leads to higher prices and inflation. It happened after Jimmy Carter raised the min. wage in the late seventies. Remember the inflation of the early eightie that Reagan had to fix. It’s very easy to say give the poor a raise, when most are ignorant.
Dave
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 4:58 pm 4:58 pm
Cindy is right. Her father had nothing and achieved the American Dream. Of course, she forgot to mention her father is a convicted felon and achieved that dream with help from the mafia:
http://www.stopthinkvote.com/whatsnew/082408.html
Posted by: TallyGirl | August 30, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm
McCain out of touch? At least he and Cindy didn’t get their home $300,000 cheaper by collaborating with Chicago’s slum lord, Tony Rezko. Who is more out of touch with the people, a man who wanted to check with his aides what properties he owns classifies as a home, or a hypocritical “community organizer” who claims to be working for the people, yet is in league with a slum lord.
Posted by: John S. | August 30, 2008, 4:59 pm 4:59 pm
I do not care how many house McCain has or how much Obama house cost; that is the least of the country’s concerns.
When are we going to wise up and put and end to the soap opera of politics?
Neither one of these gentlemen can do a thing that they are promising to do without the support of both parties and working together across party lines. Politicians treat the American public with complete disregard; why do we allow them the stage to audition to do something that is a privildge and not a right of passage.
It does not matter if they are black or white, male or female, young or old; this country has real problems that needs real answers. Not some primetime Roman setting display or a surprise pick that means absolutely nothing. McCain and Obama are playing the part and we are buying the tickets.
Not one of us in our private or professional life would be allowed to act, waiver, or flat out lie or act like the both of these guys are.
And we get to watch the show and believe the hype. Do we really think that either one of these guys can solve the problems we are facing by acting out their political fantasies?
Shame on us!!! Not shame on them? We are allowing this to happen in this great land.
Posted by: Tracy Culp | August 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
One of the great resources of our public personalities is Cindy McCain, a real philanthropist, a bright, imaginative, tough woman. Unfortunately, a man with little class like Obama sees fit to belittle her and her family, and make it unlikely that her star will shine during this period in American life. We are the less for it.
Posted by: nalucana | August 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
I only made it through a portion of these comments. I can’t believe the hate-filled posts coming from the Obama supporters. I’m serious. Reread what you have posted. It sounds angry, hateful and some posts just purely nonsensical. I am so fearful thinking that these are the those that support Obama. Rude, hateful, uncaring, worrying about what everyone else has and bitching and whining about what they don’t have. My god, I don’t want my country run by minds like this.
Posted by: mo | August 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
We as African-Americans need to wake and see that the Democrats are the ones keeping us down!
Posted by: Devon | August 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
“The fact that Barack Obama does not know how many unborn children his policies have allowed to perish, when millions are struggling to stay alive in the only house they have, shows he’s out of touch with the lives of real Americans who will never get the chance to make this country and world a better place to live.”
Posted by: Rich from Cleveland | August 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
Many speeches of Barak Obama I heard and he keep saying CHANGE but I did’nt heard what kind of CHANGE then Iread written by someone that stated: the real meaning of Obama’s CHANGE is these,
CHANGE FROM CHRISTIANITY TO MUSLIM,
CHANGE FROM BIBLE TO KORAN,
CHANGE FROM WHITE TO BLACK,
AND CHANGE THE WHITE HOUSE TO BLACK HOUSE. I can’t say anything about these.
Ijust keep thinking if it is true?
Posted by: Mon Sn. John | August 30, 2008, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm
I’m sure that Obama and Biden have sold everything they own and given it all to the poor.
What is wrong with giving tax breaks to corporations? Isn’t it corporations whom employ Americans?
Under Obama, we would definitely suffer even more major economic hardship than we are dealing with now, as corporations would be forced to lay-off more employees due to being punished for being wealthy enough to employ the very people Obama wishes to “save” from the evil rich corporations.
What ever happened to the “American Dream”? I wish I didn’t know how many homes I owned!
The Obama/Biden plan would completely destroy the middle class and further separate the rich from the poor.
Question: Is Obama willing to tax the snot out of himself along with the other rich, or will he make it so government officials are exempt? The Dems are all about saving the poor and giving hand-outs, as long as they don’t have to personally dip into their wallets.
Just who do you think is going to pay for all their plans to save the nation — You and me, through higher taxes. Instead of the 50% we pay now, we’ll be shelling out 70-90%. But at least we’ll have “FREE” health-care.
We would have to be complete idiots to vote them into office!
Posted by: Bob | August 30, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm
It’s not about wealth at all. It’s about how McCain can’t relate to the middle class. Apparently Cindy can’t relate either if she didn’t get the speech, but that’s not a surprise. If she should be offended about anything it’s that Obama basically called her husband stupid, but let’s face it, he is.
Posted by: Jude | August 30, 2008, 5:01 pm 5:01 pm
Michelle and Barack do not understand the likes of Cindy McCain’s father. Why, because they have sucked off of the system their entire life. They support redistribution of wealth, so others can suck off of the system. They have substituted hard work like Cindy’s father for corruption help from criminals.
No thank you!!!
Posted by: disgusted in Illinois | August 30, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
SHE’S offended??? BooHooHoo. Cry me a freaking river. Her husband doesn’t know how many homes she has and she’s offended that someone called her husband out on it. Well I’m sure the people who are losing their homes and don’t know where they’ll live feel offended that her husband has advisors around him that call them a “bunch of whiners” in a “mental recession”. Talk about out of touch!! Any body that wants that lady as the First Lady is a moron. At least Laura Bush is a real person. Cindy McCain must be hitting the bottle again.
Posted by: AngieJ | August 30, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
As a former Officer in the Air Force, I take great offense to people saying that McCain has never worked a day in his life. Excuse me, but I’ll wager that you have never served our great country, and had to support a family on the modest pay that is offered for doing so. If you had you would know that it is NOT easy and is hard work and long hours. Maybe McCain should implement the draft again just to make all you slackers see what it’s really like.
And you people stating things like “the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol” in reference to McCain’s family fortune need to get a freaking grip, and a tall wonderful glass of beer. D*mn, I’m going to get a beer right now and watch some football. This blog is boring!
Oh, and a few of you out there need to learn how to spell and learn some grammar… you know who you are, well we do anyway.
Posted by: Grant | August 30, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
all of you hateful, ugly republicans make me so sad to live in this country.
Posted by: babs | August 30, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
To Mike and Maria, don’t wory. You’ve already lost. So just fade back….Obama won. Will you promise to move win he wins???
Posted by: The Oracle | August 30, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
Devon
could you elaborate a little.
a dumb statement like that needs to be explained.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:02 pm 5:02 pm
Who is more out of touch with America – someone who votes with a President who around 30% of Americans approve of the job he’s doing…or someone who votes with the majority of Congress who less than 10% of Americans approve of the job they’re doing?
Posted by: Tim | August 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
You Obama maniacs don’t need to “Change” anything. You can just move to Venezuela to for you Utopia hand out society.
Posted by: Not a Lazy Dem | August 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
Obama and his supporters have a problem with strong women, like Sen. Clinton and Gov. Palin. They tried a smackdown on Gov. Palin as soon as her name was public on Friday morning. Given Obama’s 20+ years sitting through Rev. Wright’s sermons, to expect a progressive response from Sen. Obama would have been optimistic.
Posted by: Kevin | August 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
“John McCain’s slogan is “Country First”, however, when he took his oath of marriage to God and the Law, he broke it…”
He did. And he admits it, owns up to it, and is ashamed of it, which he has said in public and in front of the American public via TV. Also, Cindy does not hide her former addiction. She talks about it, and admits that she took time out of her life to recover and get back on track.
These 2 are not perfect. Neither are we. But you know what? They fess up to their mistakes, which is something you will NEVER EVER hear Obama and his lovely wife do. That’s the difference between these people. Make mistakes, admit them, fix them, move on.
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
The truth of the matter is if Obama had been just a little bit darker, he would never have been elected to run for the office of President. Ask Jesse Jackson. Why do you think Jesse is so pissed off. It is also a proven fact that light skined black people discriminate against darker skinned people. I hope the black democrates don’t expect obama to be their best friend.Unless their light brown. Wake up black people.
Posted by: Lynda wilder | August 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
Doesn’t know how many homes he owns? Did it ever occur to the Obama lamebrains that he just might have his mind on other, more important things, like helping to right this country?!
All Obama can come up with is a sophomoric slap at him. Just what has Obama ever done for this country? All he has ever done is try to step over anyone who gets in his way to reach for more power and more money. The guy is a crook and anyone who doesn’t get that chooses not to see.
Cindy’s parents accomplished what most every American want to do…to become rich! Is it now something to be ashamed of?
There is just so much wrong with Obama that our 26 letter alphabet needs more letters to spell out all of the things which prove he is unfit for the job and frankly, for much o any other jobs, since everthing he’s gotten has been handed to him.
Posted by: Elizbeth Reilly | August 30, 2008, 5:03 pm 5:03 pm
Why is it that Obama won the primaries by running on the Left, but is tacking to the middle for the General Election? Ans: because America doesn’t buy the Liberal bulls**t. I can classify the liberals I’ve met into three types: (1) the kind that talk the talk, then go off for cocktails in the Hamptons (no windmills spoiling my view!), and (2) the kind that are unhappy with their lot in life (no matter how good it is) and jealous of what the other guy’s got, (3) the kind that vote for the Dems because they know that the Dems will take from others and give to them. This is America?
Posted by: Pat | August 30, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
I hope McCain gets seven more houses! For those that don’t like it, they can go any where in the world they like!
By the way, I never got a job from a poor man! But I’ve met a lot of rich people who started poor and they all have made America great!
This is not a perfect country, but it is the greatest! You can’t go anywhere in the world and experience the prosperity we enjoy!
Out of touch? How about the millions of aborted babies…they never got to see the light of day, much less own a house!
Obama…stop whining! No one says you’re out of touch because you went to Harvard…you’re just spreading class warfare! I thought you were the uniter? Your attack about some stupid houses shows you are a divider!
John McCain is a war hero and you can’t stand it! John McCain isn’t a socialist or a communist and you can’t stand it! John McCain is for defending the unborn and you can’t stand it!
Well…when you lose in November, please do us a favor and leave this “downright mean country!”
Posted by: Kevin | August 30, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
Did it ever occur to you people that the McCains own the homes as INVESTMENT PROPERTY? Investing, even in real estate, is no sin, even though Barry’s boys would try to make it so.
BTW, I saw tape of Sarah visiting her troops (AK National Guard) in Iraq, I wonder if she was in Iraq before Barry?
Posted by: GIJoe | August 30, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
Obama is so childish and petty. If anything he has lived the atypical american life. Harvard snob. He lives in a multi-million dollar mansion with the help of the convicted Rezko. He is so arrogant and in love with himself. No wonder libs love him he is just like him. Spoiled Suburbanite elitist children who grew up on mtv. Don’t really know what struggle is. Feel guilty cause they have it so good. Feel even more guilty that someone else has it better. The Narcisist Obama and Biden will not win. Btw. i find it interesting that Obama trashed Clarence Thomas and then picked Biden the one that led the charge to Destroy Thomas a black man. Because Thomas was an independant thinker.
Posted by: rich | August 30, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
Hey Cindy….Welcome to politics!!
Posted by: indy_voter | August 30, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
Devon is not black. So don’t pay attention Omentum.
Posted by: The Oracle | August 30, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
Poor Cindy McCain!!!!!!!Poor baby. I guess the bad black man offended her. Take another pill and go back to sleep, you poor thing.
Posted by: Vabeygun | August 30, 2008, 5:04 pm 5:04 pm
MCCAIN YOU DEFINE THE WORD DUMB—A BIG MOUTH CONNECTED TO AN EMPTY HEAD–AND PICKING THIS WOMAN PROVES IT—-CANNOT WAIT TO VOTE.
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
A comical and ridiculous political ploy by the angry and indignant wife….
I do not see how on Earth that Obama’s words could be construed as offensive, it was not a personal attack, he did not attack her or her family… he simply furthered commentary that McCain is woefully out of touch with the lives that 10′s of millions of Americans live everyday. She should be offended that her husband being so careless with his words and displaying no tact in his comments time after time. Mrs. McCain your husband is running for President, the fact that he cant remember how many houses y’all along with his several other out of touch and careless comments about the state of the economy are a reflection of how he views the economy and his thoughts on it.
Posted by: B | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
cindy mccain made 4 million dollars last month.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
I agree with Cindy McCain and most of the commentors on this page. The only change Barak HUSSIEN Obama (you do know he has more Arab blood then black blood-by the way he is so afraid you will find that out that he’s afraid for you to use his own middle name)would bring to America is making us into a marxist country, with us all on food stamps! Of course he would still live “above” us in his mansion he decietfully purchased brom Rezzco! He would also tell us how wonderful he was and how we should love him because he had made us all alike! POOR!! Go McCain – Palin!! They will keep America free!
Posted by: TPSanders | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
Good for Cindy! Her Mom and Dad worked hard and left their child wealth. Good for them, that is still the American dream. The American dream is NOT waiting in line for food stamps.
Hussein, the slum lord lawyer, can’t even send his brother a $20. George Hussein lives in a hut—–Maybe Hussein should have said ” I’m not my brothers keeper.
Interesting how drive-by media, can still question a woman’s ablility but don’t question the BLACK GUY AT ALL. I’ve not heard anyone question his ablilities.
Posted by: Rhonda | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
We as African-Americans need to wake and see that the Democrats are the ones keeping us down!
Posted by: Devon | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
Well did Steph ask about her wonderful father’s felony conviction that was totally related to the business?
Posted by: MsInformed | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
Niggga pleaz
Posted by: John Smallberries | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
She’s just offended that a black man has the audacity to be uppity? She should know that I’m offended that her husband doesn’t have a clue of how many houses they own or that she can spend $750,000 a month on her American Express. Now, that’s offensive!
Posted by: jimesmith | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
It is instructive to note that John McCain does not own a house. His wife and her trust own several which they maintain for members of the family. That is why he told the reporter that they would need to get with his staff to know the answer.
Obama on the other hand is content to let his brother starve in Africa as long as he can continue to make deals with shady characters who get their money from middle eastern bagmen as he did in pruchasing his own home.
If you want to vote for Obama because you favor his policies then that is fine. If you are trying to claim that he is a better man than John McCain then you don’t really have anything to work with.
Even on this issue we see once again, McCain is all substance and Obama is all talk.
Posted by: ben franklen | August 30, 2008, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm
I believe in John McCain and Sarah Palin – they make a wonderful team and just what we need for a president and vice president/not someone less qualified for PRESIDENT’. iS THAT WHY OBAMA CHOSE sENATOR bIDEN? gIVE ME A BREAK. oBAMA SHOULD KEEP SOME OF HIS COMMENTS TO HIMSELF, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CINDY MCCAIN.MICHELLE OBAMA ISN’T EXACTLY PERFECT!
Posted by: chris | August 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
Wow do that on the left hate successful people or what so much ? It is stupid Jealousness obviously .
America was and is FOUNDED on Rags to Riches .
Not Rags too Rags .He who lives off of The Govt. , minimum wages and is on welfare hires no one or feeds others or …. himself or.Pays any of their health care retirement funds or support themselves must less others .
He who hates those that do well only happiness is not within their owns ways it is in ranting against real Americans that practice Capitalism not failed Socialism .It is your kind that require those funds be given to those that don’t do all the things that require to simply be better . You yourself are meaningless on fixing anything .
Posted by: sam | August 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
Last time I checked the Obamas were making about $500k in salary per year on top of millions from book sales. They have Ivy League educations and send their girls to top-notch private schools. Are we really supposed to believe that they have their finger on the pulse of a household supporting 4 people on $40k per year?
The Palins are the only family in this contest that knows what it’s like to be poor and middle class, maybe we should listen to what they have to say about the economic impact of Republican policy.
Posted by: Haley Rodman Clemson | August 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
LOL !!!!!!! The McCain are offended? After attacking and making fan of Obama for weeks and Obama not responding. Cindy McCain is now offended? Well get use to it because Obama is on the roll.
Posted by: Jay | August 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
Obama is right.
We shouldn’t earn the wealth and houses we live in. We shouldn’t work hard for them and not be proud of being hard workers. We should have people like Rezko purchase them for us. That’s the Obama way. Use someone else’s wealth to purschase houses we didn’t work for. Sounds something like Obama Socialism.
Hey Obama, can you have Rezko give me a call? I need a new multi-million dollar mansion and don’t want to pay for it.
Posted by: Moses | August 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
Attacks on Michelle Obama’s salary are ignorant. Her compensation of $273,000 from University of Chicago Hospitals is what you’d expect from the post she held and is, frankly, on the low side for a graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law mid-way through their career. Her salary sharply increased when she went from part-time to full-time work after Barack’s election. It doesn’t take a conspiracy theory to figure that one out.
Posted by: CeeCee | August 30, 2008, 5:06 pm 5:06 pm
Oracle
Devon isn’t very bright either.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
Cindy McCain thinks it’s cute for McCain to call Obama an elitist, but when the shoe is on the other foot she starts to cry like a little baby. Grow up or shut up.
Posted by: The Unshrub | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
For all of those people soooooo concerned with the McCain family homes… where were you during the 2004 election to ask how many homes the Kerry family had? And at least Cindy’s family worked for her money. Teresa Heinz Kerry actualy married into the money… then John married into it again. But I guess you liberals think that is the American dream.
Posted by: Vanessa Davis | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
Devon, you are soooooooooo STUPID!!!
Posted by: dmac1 | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
I am looking forward to the end of this election. I am tired of all the nastiness. I never realised that there was so much ignorance and hatred out there. It is no wonder the USA is falling behind so rapidly.
Posted by: Enough! | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
You democraps are sick! So entering in an illegal deal with Tony Rezko is ok, but having multiple houses due to hard work is not ok? I think you libs should worry more about bo’s connection with a known terrorist like William Ayers & that fruitcake Jeremiah Wrong than how many houses McCain owns.
Posted by: King Rove | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
Absolutely all of this back and forth slamming is excellent. The internet has afforded all of us a voice and that’s how it should be. Americans are independent individuals and every voice should be heard. Be very wary of the democrats push for the “fairness doctrine” which would bring this type of discourse to an end.
Posted by: KathyYou know what s | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
Poor little Blondie McCain, she’s so sensitive to comments made about her inherited wealth. But she’s got at least one-half sister who deserves only 10 grand, stole drugs to meet her habit, and adulterated with McCain the Decider! How dare Obama offend her sensibilities, poor little Blondie!
Posted by: Brick | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
LOL I love reading those as Bill Mahr calls ‘too dumb to govern’ go off on the rhetoric regarding wellfare. Hahaha these are the people who are in denial of the fact that Bush and now McCain support what is inherently corporate welfare. Our Tax money is squandered by the establishment and people delude themselves into believing Obama is some communist threat. If Reagan had been good at only one thing it’s brilliantly instilling the fear of words like social. HAHA I mena the funniest thing above all this is that a place like Canada has a responsible system that functions well by taking into account the needs of the middle class. Feel sorry for Americans, because the truth is the culture has to change before the politics can.
Posted by: David Vida | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
I know home many houses I have…do you know how many you have??? Is Cindy offended that “The Maverick” is now “the Sheep,” voting along same the lines as Bush over 90% of the time. Prior to his 2000 loss to Bush McCain was a true centrist, voting 60% with his fellow Republicans. I guess “the Maverick” can be bought after all, how else could he get the nomination when many member of congress said “We’ll vote for anybody but McCain.”
Posted by: Thomas | August 30, 2008, 5:07 pm 5:07 pm
Well, it is certainly sad when the American dream of becoming rich is now spit upon.
Her father and mother had nothing and became successful. Well I suppose that Obama finds that very disturbing.
Posted by: Kurt | August 30, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
Cindy should go buy a new house. Maybe that will comfort her.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
So much for “hope.”
Posted by: BitterClinger | August 30, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
Dear Mr Obama,
We all born with bootstraps – they’re called a brain and the overwhelming desire to do something productive with our God given life.
Dell
Posted by: Dell | August 30, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
Obama and the current Dem’s are making the point that it is OK to put money in stocks, bonds, municipal funds, hedge funds, but do not invest in real estate.
The current Dem’s also seem to want to make the point that it is chic to make fun of women who have children and work, if they are pro-life. A high wire act if there ever was one..Blink! America is watching.
Posted by: ford | August 30, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
But please tell your senile hubby. he cant keep track
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:08 pm 5:08 pm
The response to this announcement from the religious community has been almost rapturous.
However, when it comes to women, I’m not so sure. I like this wording:
“It’s hard to know how many women will flock to the GOP ticket because of Palin. She is a far-right conservative who supported Pat Buchanan over George W. Bush in 2000. She thinks global warming is a hoax and backs the teaching of creationism in public schools. Women are not likely to be impressed by her opposition to abortion even in the case of rape and incest. In 1984, Ronald Reagan carried 56 percent of female voters, despite Ferraro’s candidacy on the Democratic side. The balance between work and family, always a ticklish issue, will be brought into bold relief by the fact that the Palins’ fifth child, Trig, was born with Down syndrome in April. Todd Palin, a commercial fisherman, may shoulder the bulk of the child-rearing duties in their family. But many voters will nonetheless wonder whether Palin should undertake the rigors of the vice presidency (and perhaps the presidency) while caring for a disabled infant. The subject will no doubt arise on “Oprah” and in other venues.
One way or another, an African-American or a woman will hold high office next year for the first time. That’s progress. And it’s possible that Palin is so talented that she will prove to be the face of the GOP’s future. More likely, this “Hail Sarah” pass won’t do much to help John McCain get into the end zone. He’ll win or lose for other reasons.”
http://www.newsweek.com/id/156258/page/2
Posted by: Kb | August 30, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm
I think the people who are out of touch are those whose expect to get something for nothing from the government (which gets there money off the backs of those who pay most of the taxes). People who are considered rich (and by BHO’s defintion that is any household earning over $150K) didn’t just find that money in behind a tree. They sacrificed and worked long hard hours. We started a business when we had two small children with no promise of any income. We made no money for the first three years, but we didn’t ask for anything from our family,friends or the government. We survived off of savings and credit cards. We worked 16 hours a day, seven days a week and with prayer, and determination we were able to create a successful business. If you want the American Dream you have to be willing to work for it. Don’t expect it to be handed to you on a silver platter paid for by your neighbor.
Posted by: Deb | August 30, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm
I think the people who are out of touch are those whose expect to get something for nothing from the government (which gets there money off the backs of those who pay most of the taxes). People who are considered rich (and by BHO’s defintion that is any household earning over $150K) didn’t just find that money in behind a tree. They sacrificed and worked long hard hours. We started a business when we had two small children with no promise of any income. We made no money for the first three years, but we didn’t ask for anything from our family,friends or the government. We survived off of savings and credit cards. We worked 16 hours a day, seven days a week and with prayer, and determination we were able to create a successful business. If you want the American Dream you have to be willing to work for it. Don’t expect it to be handed to you on a silver platter paid for by your neighbor.
Posted by: Deb | August 30, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm
To all the liberal Obamabots/Zombicrats
Here’s your next campaign bumper sticker:
Vote Ob(s)ama/Bi(n La)den 2008
No need to thank me – you’re more than welcome. Feel free to put it on anything you’d like – I am not making any claim of copyright for an original creation.
I hope to see it on every Volvo, Subaru, and hybrid nationwide within a week.
Posted by: serendipity12 | August 30, 2008, 5:09 pm 5:09 pm
Why are there so many Republicans online right now? Why would they be on their computer instead of doing the “morally correct” thing and bonding with their wife, family, gay senator?
Posted by: Lambofgoth | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
The issue here to me is that the democratic party followers are making it an issue to be successful. If that something to be ashamed of I’ll just have to swing my independant vote to the Republican ticket.
Posted by: James | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
I am glad that we all live in the United States of America! We almost have freedom of speech, except in Denver, were the ABC TV reporter was arrested for taking pictures of the Lobbyists and High Level Democrats attending the opulent parties at the Brown Palace Hotel!
Posted by: 312capri | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
Afraid of losing your home?
Ask Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, or Herb Kohl for a loan.
These three Democrats, champions of the working man, are collectively worth more than half a billion dollars.
Posted by: WylieD | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
umm, let’s see, which is worse:
the American Barack Channel
or
the National Barack Channel
Funny thing is, the Orwellian prophesy of ‘big brother’ was always supposed to come from the right. Looky what’s happening now: there are many, MANY people who won’t even voice their displeasure with NoBama because they don’t want to be called a racist (believe me, there are a lot of folks thinking this way…I live in Illinois).
The great thing is: when the curtain closes, and everyone has the privacy of the ‘voting booth’ the Silent Majority will make itself heard loud and clear. The Dumbocrats are running a “30%” campaign. That is, they are so left-leaning, that they will certainly win the wing-nut vote (aka the “30%”). After that, ask youself exactly WHO is going to vote for this most leftward tandem that the country has EVER seen??
Last word: keep an eye out for MASSIVE election fraud…this radical left “movement” has demonstrated that nothing is beneath them.
Posted by: tino | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
I wil not accept an affirmitive action leader!!!!! He must earen it ex. – John McCain – He has earned it! Obama represents am bankrupt race who have noe real work ethic. Show me one successful country run by a black! No can do. I wonder why?
Posted by: patriot | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
Presidents who were rich by the time they entered office – Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Truman, FDR, etc.
http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/ah/1966/6/1966_6_4.shtml
Posted by: Brett | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
Our Next President is John McCain!!!
This is the truth whether you like it or not.
Get used to it, and stop whining and crying.
I love Hillary Clinton, this one is for you!!!
Posted by: Rohde Island | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
Maybe stupidonopulis should have asked her about patriotism.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:10 pm 5:10 pm
Poor multi-millionairess Cindy McCain! If her delicate skin is so thin and she offends this easily, perhaps she should ask hubby to drop out of the race. Would hate to see a frown wrinkle mar that perfectly botoxed forehead…
Posted by: DaveM | August 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm
What I have is mine, not yours.
I work an honest 40 hours per week, my husband works 80. He finally received his college degree at age 28, while working and raising a family, allowing him to have a good job with healthcare. My son now has his masters degree. His friends had the same opportunity as he did, but chose not to educate themselves. My son makes a good living, they do not. It’s all about personal responsibility. I am fearful that our country has become the characters in Animal Farm by George Orwell. It’s a good read and a good indication of what an uneducated public will do. Please take responsibility for your life and don’t depend on others who have worked hard to support you. Especially don’t hate them for their lot in life or yours. Most of us earned what we have for goodness sake.
Great website: http://www.idotsforobama.com
Posted by: Suzette | August 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm
Rhode Island
you are so small
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm
So, Mrs substance abuse or she I call her Miss Buffalo Chip is offended. Cindy needs to get back into rehab, because the first sign of relapse is whining. I know she is having a hard time recovering from witnessing Obama’s beat down of McWar. Obama made McWar victim again.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm
YOU HAVE TO LIGHTEN UP ON CINDY—-SHE IS HAVING ONE OF THOSE I DIDNT HAVE MY MEDS DAY—–AND HER HUSBAND HAS PICKED A PLAYBOY BIMBO TO HANG OUT WITH—-WE ALL SHOULD FEEL SORRY FOR HER.—SHE SHOULD DUMP THE FREELOADER
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 5:11 pm 5:11 pm
When this announcement was made I posted:
“And what will the Obama campaign do in reaction to this announcement? They will be brilliant… and ignore it.
Barack and Joe will carry on what they started during this convention, and it will be all about McCain/Bush, all the time.”
Not look at this:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/nochange_ad/
No change.
No comment.
No kidding.
No McCain.
Posted by: Kb | August 30, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm
AND YOU ARE NOT EVEN AN ISLAND
IMPOSTOR
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm
Anyone who uses Bill Maher as a source of factual information, well it speaks for itself!
Posted by: plainsm | August 30, 2008, 5:12 pm 5:12 pm
Isn’t this the pot calling the kettle black? Excuse me, but who made 4 million dollars last year? Oh yes, Obama did.
Who was sold a house 300,000 dollars below market price from a slum lord who was funneled 14 million taxpayer dollars? Oh yes, Obama again. And who’s policies got him that 14 million? you guessed it! Obama!
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
I guess by Obama’s standard of being “out-of-touch”, most of his elitist backders such as Oprah, who owns around eight houses are really out-of-touch. Obama should look for a real job and get some experience.
Posted by: brm | August 30, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
Lmao!!! I love reading this thread. Most complaints against Obama have been reduced to ignorant racial comments or uneducated blatently falses ones….Is that all ya’ll have?? No wonder you’ve finally lost your holds on the average Americans mind. Luckily before we let a repug finaly take us down….The last good Repug President was Eisenhower. They’ve brainwashed the stupid into voting over issues like abortion. The funny part is the so called “Christians” who worry about this don’t seem to worry about the poor, civil rights, or protecting our earth. But they support Dubya’s war. I like to call them part time Evangelicals.
Posted by: The Oracle | August 30, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
I am APPALLED at the ignorant spelling of Julie. If voting against the Marxist/Socialist Obamessiah makes me racist in your moronic view, so be it. And most Americans have ALWAYS been a few paychecks away from losing their homes, or a major illness or catastrophe away from hitting the poverty level. It only seems worse now because people are into instant gratification, want more house/car than they can afford, and believe cable tv, cell phones, spendy clothes and vacations in Mexico are their God given right, and if necessary the government should help them pay for it. Wake up people!
Posted by: Not Julie | August 30, 2008, 5:13 pm 5:13 pm
And in the Democratic response today by HRC? No mention of McCain’s pick at all. Not. One. Word.
The Republicans are desperate.
The Democrats are disciplined.
I know this is a total reversal of what we saw in 2000 and 2004.
It’s amazing to watch.
Posted by: Kb | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
Obama sat in church for 20 years not knowing that his pastor was spewing anti american rhetoric.
20 years in church and he still can’t answer the question of when life begins. McCain knows. While O spent 20 yrs sleeping in church, Mac spent over 20 in the senate alone.. plus over 20 in the military, serving his country.
You can’t get more “All American” than John McCain.
Posted by: llazy1 | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
“Obama is offended by people who are living the American dream like Cindy McCain. In Obama’s world everybody has to live off the state. ”
Thank you! Obama is for the “average American” Until they finally make it to the American Dream, once you have then your no longer who he cares about.
Thanks,
Lance
http://www.AmericaAgainstObama.com
Posted by: Lance Haynie | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
Rhonda: Obama has no abilities to question.
Posted by: pumphouseplus | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
50% of the citizens pay 97% of the income tax. How is that unfair to the poor?
So 50% of the citizens can vote for more taxes because they ain’t paying them…that is a recipe for disaster.
Posted by: stan | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
hey teacher
at palins age she should have had the better sense than to get pregnant —age is a major factor.
Hey Kingsley, in the immortal words of Archie Bunker, “You’re a Meathead”! Who in the hell are you or NObama for that matter to tell or infer someone is too old to be giving birth? Yes there is a small chance that a woman over 40 may possibly have difficulties in pregnancy and there are a very small statistic of children born with defects. But, there are a whole lot more babies born with defects to women younger than 40. Primary reason is how one takes care of themselves. Proper diet and excercise, don’t smoke or drink alcohol.
You’re an ass.
Posted by: Gorio | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
And another thing, why is she
S T I L L wearing that ridiculour cast???
Posted by: Jude | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
“BTW, I saw tape of Sarah visiting her troops (AK National Guard) in Iraq, I wonder if she was in Iraq before Barry?”
She went in 2007, before Obamapalooza 2008 reached Europe for all the photo ops in the world. So, yes. She was.
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
Good job LIZ. America, home of the brave and land of the free. Let me be free to live my life, my life. Let me be free to make as much money as I see fit without someone telling me I am too rich or have to much, or live with no money. MY CHOICE! just leave me alone! In fact if you live in this great country you are wealthier than 95% of the rest of the world! Stop the maddness! Help your fellow man, feed the poor, pick up litter, comfort those who need comforting or hell, mow your neighbor”s yard for the heck of it. Do something today to help society and watch what happens……
Posted by: martin | August 30, 2008, 5:14 pm 5:14 pm
Brett
Excellent AD
Anybody ready for a 10% chance of change
I thought so
no way
no how
NO MCCAIN
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
Wouldn’t it be nice if stupid states like RI, Del, etc were merged as they would make a small state! Ergo, less creepy Senators and reps
Posted by: plainsm | August 30, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
IF CINDY MCCAIN CAN’T STAND THE HEAT, SHE SHOULD TELL HER HELP TO GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN.
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | August 30, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
IF CINDY MCCAIN CAN’T STAND THE HEAT, SHE SHOULD TELL HER HELP TO GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN.
Posted by: Mr. Coffee | August 30, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
America needs to remember that McCain was beaten big time by America’s worst president ever, GW Bush. If he wasn’t good for us then, he;s terrible for us now. Plus, the fact that he was held behind enemy lines for over 5 years and used as a propaganda tool is scary. He also dumped his wife when she was no longer attractive…as big as the trouble our country is in, McCain will dump it in favor of China or some other country more attractive? I think he will. The rest of his party have been selling us out for the past 8 years. I see no end to this.
Posted by: big ed | August 30, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
Serendipity12,
Oh that’s so mature and original. Is that the best you can do????
Posted by: Tinah | August 30, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
In Obama’s World — everything is George Bush’s fault. Seeing the current footage of the incoming hurricane reminds me of Katrina. The Katrina response was definitely a disaster on all government levels yet 90% of the American media blames Bush for it all. Two levels of government (local and state) had utterly failed before Bush finally had to take charge of the situation. But again, according to Obama, the entire tragedy was Bush’s fault as are high gas prices, mortgage failures, etc. Let me ask an intelligent question…if you and you husband/wife and two kids move into a 750k house when both of you combined only make 75k a year then you go bankrupt and lose everything…ooop’s, Bush’s fault again. If Obama gets elected to the Presidency who will he then blame? George W., even with all his faults, takes it like a man when criticised or makes mistakes. He will hold his ground in a humble manner if even if you disagree with him. If Obama gets elected they will have to offload truckloads of Kleenex tissue so he can dry his teary eyes because there’s going to be a lot of crying going on. And of course…just like they did to Bill Clinton…the media will turn on him the split second he gets in office. He’s in for a rough ride and I’m not sure he could handle the pressure of being in charge. Personally I’d rather see Colin Powell run for office because he’s got the military background and a lot of common sense…two qualities that Obama will never have.
Posted by: Ralph | August 30, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
David, anyone that uses lots of LOLs and hahahas is a nincompoop.
Posted by: Kathy Hansen | August 30, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm
For the fanatics who can’t see past the pages of their bibles, outdated Reaganomics, and who think McCain’s Sarah is your savior: Surely you must believe God is punishing you for not picking Huckabee for your candidate, by sending a hurricane to interrupt your convention. Here’s a comforting thought for you. Teach creationism in you science classes so God will bless the levies your enlightened engineers build to prevent them from overflowing.
Posted by: Mikiee | August 30, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm
This is the message of ‘Hope:”
The economy sucks. 5.5% unemployment, 6% interest rates, the economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter. Numbers any country at any time in history would envy.
A “failed” war.
The US liberated 20 million women and innocents in two countries run by brutal regimes while losing only 4000 volunteer service people in 7 years. 4000 American troops were lost IN ONE AFTERNOON during the Battle of the Bulge.
Sorry, Dude, class warfare doesn’t translate to “hope.”
Posted by: BitterClinger | August 30, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm
I didn’t realize this site attracts so many racist and ignorant readers. I guess that’s because Rush has the weekend off. All the references to welfare, Africa, etc. are embarrasing and heinous and personify the Ugly American. Oh, you’re probably proud of that.
Posted by: LF in Somers | August 30, 2008, 5:16 pm 5:16 pm
I didn’t realize this site attracts so many racist and ignorant readers. I guess that’s because Rush has the weekend off. All the references to welfare, Africa, etc. are embarrasing and heinous and personify the Ugly American. Oh, you’re probably proud of that.
Posted by: LF in Somers | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Al from NJ – You are delusional!!
Cindy McCain is a pill popping, husband stealing whiner!
Boo hoo!!
Posted by: Diane, Dallas, TX | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Al from NJ – You are delusional!!
Cindy McCain is a pill popping, husband stealing whiner!
Boo hoo!!
Posted by: Diane, Dallas, TX | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Cindy McCain SHOULD be offended that her husband looked at Palin’s a** during her entire acceptance speech on Friday. Go back and watch the video if you don’t believe me.
As for Palin, we need to hear more about this ethics investigation she’s under. I’m sure the McCain people will twist a few arms to make sure everything gets swept under the rug! What a bunch of crooks. Just like Cheney.
Posted by: AngieJ | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Vanessa Davis, Obama-Biden08 represents the future of America. Republicans represent the past-status quo! Keep looking backwards and your party will keep stumbling over everything. The moral of this story is… if you plan on running for President one day, you better marry a competent spouse. Bad move John!
Posted by: dmac1 | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Obama really should not attack the houses owned by Cindy McCain unless he wishes to explain the unethical purchase of his million dollar home AND explain how his co-conspirator is under legal scrutiny.
I am tired how Obama attacks the families of politicians, but whines when his family is DESPITE the fact that Michelle opened the floodgates by speaking out. Had she been a silent partner, I would have supported him.
Where is this change he speaks about in his Acceptance Speech? Most of the issues he mentioned were spawned by the Conservatives years ago. He gave no plan how to pay for those that were not Conservative. He is a hypocrite of the first ilk.
The answer to Health Care is to get rid of it. The biggest problem with Health Care today is LAWYERS. Research and Development is not that expensive considering all the grants. Court cases and lawyers and malpractise insurance are the culprits of growing costs. When there is truly a special need for someone’s care, I have failed to see some humanitarians NOT support by fundraisers et cetera.
Posted by: jl ploss | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Cindy McCain’s dad was quite acceptable to Barak Obama as a small businessman struggling to make a payroll but he became a predator and an enemy of the poor after her dad succeeded. Additionally, investing in realestate used to be a prudent way to invest. Why demonize someone who is buying US real estate? Please John McCain, buy more houses!!
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
HE IS A MUSLIM
Posted by: michael | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Just think about how many people were employed to build those houses. I think it’s a good thing to be wealthy. I wish I were that wealthy. When people have money, they generate jobs by spending their money. They may spend their money eating out for dinner, which means more chef jobs and waitress jobs. Or, they may spend their money on vehicles. Whether it may be a foreign car or a domestic vehicle, it still creates jobs. If you really want to point the finger at the wealthy, look at some of Osama’s (oops) Obama’s supporters like, Oprah, who has a house in Chicago area, one in Hawaii, and probably elsewhere in this country. And what about all those liberal movie stars…..making 20 million dollars a crack on one movie isn’t exactly pocket change, either. But that’s okay that they are wealthy, because they spend that money and it creates jobs.
Posted by: Valerie | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
As a former Hillary supported from NJ-I along with may large Family of 22 voters-will be voting for McCain/Palin.
Obama is an empty suit with nothing going for him…a total looser!
Lexa
Posted by: Lexa | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
Most reasonable people have no problems with politician possessing tremendous wealth, in fact most people expect it. What people do have a problem with are fingerpointing hypocrites who’ve lost count of the number of homes they own and on the basis of nothing call their political opponents “elitists.” It’s the pagaent queen pot calling the humble kettle “uppity.”
Posted by: Bob R. | August 30, 2008, 5:17 pm 5:17 pm
the hypocrisy of the negativity is that if we all will search our hearts…we would want to have houses all over as well. does it mean that we only have one house or none we are better off than those who have a lot? give me a break! for me I would like more houses more houses! who cares! good for them sad for all those jealous people…i don’t really care… mccain didn’t ask me for money to buy those houses anyway nor stole from me…all those hollywood stars and reach people they have houses galore all over and i don’t think they are out of touch…they are just blessed and i’m happy for them and to all those people that got stuck with this housing bus.with mccain get over it go find a job, buy a lotto ticket or better yourself and if by any chance you succeed i’ll be happy for you too…
God bless you all
Posted by: grace | August 30, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm
Obama thinks that money you earn belongs to the government and how dare you build wealth? I have no problem with Obama earning lots of money or McCain earning lots of money. The American Dream can be achieved by anyone but the government needs to stay out of the way. He is naive and has no experience in the real world and he thinks punishing business and entrepreneurs by stealing their money is the way to grow that economy. The US has some of the highest corporate tax rates in the world. Increasing those will not stop them from moving overseas.
Posted by: Chris | August 30, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm
Did anyone notice McCain staring at Palin’s butt during her speech in Dayton OH.
He is a butt gazer. He is a pervert.
He cant help it. McCain is a pervert.
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
llazy1, your brain is def lazy. If Wright bothers you so much than I know the keating 5 just has to kill you. And if life starts at conception then why can an embryo not survive by itself??
Posted by: The Oracle | August 30, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
People should be also reminded of McCain and the Keating 5 scandal…total corruption, swept under the rug.
Posted by: big ed | August 30, 2008, 5:19 pm 5:19 pm
Ok I have read yet again how if anyone does not vote for Obama they are stupid. Or is it racist? Which one is it? Make up your minds Obamatons. Obama has no resume at all. He has no experience in anything but being a community activist whatever that is. So I guess the people that are really the stupid ones are the Obama voters. All you have to do for them to vote for you is promise them “Free Stuff” wow that’s a real intelligent reason to vote for Obama. You Obamatons are just pure genius LOL.
Posted by: Harley2002 | August 30, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
Oh my dear Rhonda, McCain/Palin have no abilities at all! So on to “North to Disaster” sang to the tune “North to Alaska”: Creationism in the public schools, Polar Bear steaks for all, and drilling in all of Cindy’s backyards!
Posted by: Brick | August 30, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
Thank you Lexa! My state is really red
Posted by: plainsm | August 30, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
Poor Cindy, it’s a shame her sensitivity does not extend to the time she committed adultery with the American Zero while John McCain’s wife was in a wheelchair.
Heiress? Cheerleader? Druggie? First Lady? NO. Adulterer and Adulterer in Chief. Instead of one adulterer, maybe the Oval Office can get two for one if the McCains get in.
Obama/Biden ’08!
Posted by: Cindy the Adulterer | August 30, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
Sorry, “bitter clingers, God damn the USA of KKK and for the first time in my adult life…” will decide this election in the Midwest.
Posted by: BitterClinger | August 30, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
Check out the ISP on all the mclame comments….oops just happens to be the headquarters and campaign workers. Nice try mccain if you weren’t good enough in 2000 back in S.C. when the bush family claimed you might be unstable because you were a pow and george was flying a decommissioned jet…then how in the hell are you any better now. fake a$$ sock puppet:-)
Posted by: shawn | August 30, 2008, 5:20 pm 5:20 pm
your kidding right ? your worth 100 million. hire a therapist and get over it. i believe in a free mkt however the system is a joke. lets not bail out the katrina victims or people living in poverty.lets not bail out the workers in michigan or ohio who are losing there homes .then we get bear stearns and its 100 billion there and 100 billion more , this is just a joke. this is not my party . why is it that the mega rich cry when they get in trouble and we are suppose to help them . THE GOP IS A JOKE. i did not sign on to be a traitor to my country.
Posted by: scott | August 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
“Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy. ”
…………………………….
Maybe she is a Kennedy…
Look at the hate coming out of these Democrats. When did the Democatic party become the party of hate?
Posted by: Ray | August 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
Why preach class struggle in the land of opportunity? Cindy is right. Politicians that say (implicitly or otherwise) that it is wrong for people to have money are extremely dangerous people. What are they going to do? Take away that money and give it to someone else? That person or persons will then have money and need to be struggled against. This is Marxist dogma, pure and simple. And, for that matter, Obama has not done too badly for himself in this land of opportunity and it’s dishonest to pretend otherwise.
Posted by: Connor | August 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
Just more rhetoric from “The Stepford Wife!”
Give me a break………..and the rest of us who are hurting. bleh!
Posted by: Hobbs | August 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
All of you, everyone, so caught up and visciously attacking one another. So driven to blindly follow one path, so beaten down to accept what you and so many others have become. You all better wake up. We are pulling so hard that the seams are breaking, and whoever loses will only pull harder. I fear this country is headed for a messy divorce in the not too distant future. And it will be bad, bloody and tragic. The real shame of all this is that somewhere we ceased being Americans and became Republicans and Democrats, Liberals and Conservatives, beholden to media, internet, radio and those who would sway and preach instead of letting people learn for themselves. Those of us calmly and intelligently in the middle, taking what makes common sense to us from both sides, never foolishly committing to something for committings sake, weep for the future.
And if your first instinct is to attack instead of rationally think, to make proclaimations and spew your lines, than you have already failed.
Posted by: muffintopexpress | August 30, 2008, 5:21 pm 5:21 pm
“uhmna humnina humina, uh” quoth Johathan Alter
Posted by: plainsm | August 30, 2008, 5:22 pm 5:22 pm
CANT WAIT FOR RUSSIA PUTIN TO BACK HIS STORY ABOUT THE REPUBLICIANS INVOLVEMENT IN THE RUSSIA VS GEORGIA CLASH!!! HURRY,HURRY PUTIN AND GIVE US THE PROOF!
Posted by: READY999 | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
Cindy (and a lot of the right wing posters) don’t get it either…
Obama, the left, the liberals…no one cares how much money you have…GOOD FOR YOU…hurray.
We care about you telling the world that Obama is elitist, you start a commercial talking about Obama not understanding the middle class–but the REALITY of the situation is that it is McCain himself that is out of touch…
I wonder if he has filled up a gas tank, personally filled a gas tank, or bought a loaf of bread, or cleaned a toilet or mowed a lawn in the last fifteen years. McCain paints Obama as being elitist…he is a hypocrite…that is what is most upsetting to the left. If he said, I have money so what…we wouldn’t care…that’s not what he did…
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
obama is a threat to America plain and simple.
Being self employed, I intend to be weaalthy someday. I also worked minimum wage job(s) to put myself through college at the tender age of 27!
Any person who will not at least better themselves out of the minimum wage “doesn’t get it”.
John McCain gets it, minimum wage is a start not a friggin life style.
Posted by: Ken | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
obama is a threat to America plain and simple.
Being self employed, I intend to be weaalthy someday. I also worked minimum wage job(s) to put myself through college at the tender age of 27!
Any person who will not at least better themselves out of the minimum wage “doesn’t get it”.
John McCain gets it, minimum wage is a start not a friggin life style.
Posted by: Ken | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
The only problem with an Obama loss (and he will lose) is the inevitable increase in volume of whining and conspiracy screaming that will ensue.
Democrats cannot stand losing, and will harp on it for generations to come. Still complaining about Jimmy Carter’s loss to Reagan, for Christ’s sake. Still moaning about Gore’s loss to Bush in ’00, and Kerry’s loss to Bush in ’04. Those complainers will be lost in the cacophony of BMW’s (bitching, moaning, whining) when Obama loses.
Can’t wait! This is gonna be a great win for McCain/Palin. Not by a landslide… by an avalanche.
Posted by: Vince W | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
Maybe Mac Cain doesn’t keep up with all of Cindy’s finances,
BUT he doesn’t have a brother living in a cardboard shack in Africa.
Some human he is won’t even life a finger to help out family.
AND this is who the Dem’s want to run the country?
Posted by: Tony | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
Va Will be Blue
YES WE CAN
YES WE CAN
YES WE CAN
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
It really is pathetic to see what a bunch of whining retards many Americans are. You people are so clueless, lapping up the crap Obama spews like it’s mother’s milk. Go to college, take an economics class, learn how the world works, then complain.
At least intelligent complaints are bearable.
Posted by: CD | August 30, 2008, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm
As a Chinese, I beg Americans to please vote for John McCain, so that America will further decline in the 21st century with massive debt loads and wars. Obama is a dangerous man, he wants to make America strong again, and not burden grandchildren with exorbitant debts. Please vote for the McCain, he is very good for China rising into the true superpower. Thank you, have a nice day.
Posted by: Qin Kai | August 30, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm
I’m a firm believer in the American dream of owning my own home and business. Ms. McCain’s parent’s seemed to have accomplished that and much more. We should be applauding their success. It’s ludicrous for Mr. Obama to say Mr. McCain is out of touch because he doesn’t track the details of his personal finance. We have accounts that do such work more efficiently than anyone. If Mr. Obama would spend more time going to his Senate meetings and voting on important issues instead of counting his personal receipts we will “get it” too.
Posted by: Keith | August 30, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm
Bittercdlinger unemployment was 5.5 under your man Clinton. Only difference was the mainstream media didn’t decry it with their man in the office. Look it up.
Posted by: Kathy | August 30, 2008, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm
Did the Liberal icons- the Kennedys not inherit their wealth? Obama belonged to a racist church and his mentor and pastor is a bigot. Please keep ‘I’ve never been proud of this country ‘Michelle from the White House.
Posted by: John Gio | August 30, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
Leave cindy alone
Posted by: Fred | August 30, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
Obama’s ideas and philosophy became reality, about 45 years ago in Cuba. Castro used class warfare to run out the evil capitalists; used promises of free health care and higher education to win over the masses; and now he’s attained the godlike status that Obama could only dream about. Castro loved Cuba. That’s why he had to change it.
Posted by: Larry D | August 30, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
It’s truly amazing how much the political discourse has degenerated over the past 20 years or so. People spend *so* much time discussing things that are non-issues. If you already despise rich people and believe it is the role of government to redistribute their wealth, then I doubt if any of the discussion going on here will change your mind. Obama thinks the way you think, so vote for him. If you don’t think that’s the proper role of government, then vote for McCain. Who cares which rich person is the most evil or out of touch if you already completely understand the way they think and the way they will lead ?
Posted by: Brent | August 30, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
I guess you guys read more than just Drudge?
If not, here some light material on the Obama’s home purchase…
A few months after Obama became a U.S. senator, he and Rezko’s wife, Rita, bought adjacent pieces of property from a doctor in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood — a deal that has dogged Obama the last two years. The doctor sold the mansion to Obama for $1.65 million — $300,000 below the asking price. Rezko’s wife paid full price — $625,000 — for the adjacent vacant lot. The deals closed in June 2005. Six months later, Obama paid Rezko’s wife $104,500 for a strip of her land, so he could have a bigger yard. At the time, it had been widely reported that Tony Rezko was under federal investigation. Questioned later about the timing of the Rezko deal, Obama called it “boneheaded” because people might think the Rezkos had done him a favor.
8. Eight months later — in October 2006 — Rezko was indicted on charges he solicited kickbacks from companies seeking state pension business under his friend Gov. Blagojevich. Federal prosecutors maintain that $10,000 from the alleged kickback scheme was donated to Obama’s run for the U.S. Senate. Obama has given the money to charity.
…yeah…the “American” dream!
Posted by: Edie | August 30, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
Fred
Shut up!
Posted by: Omentum | August 30, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
Yeah, that McCain family, using Tony Rezko to do those land deals for them, using their buddies at Countrywide, oh, if we could all just be like those Republicans. Oh, wait a minute, I describing Barak Obama, Chris Dodd and Kent Conrad!!!
Posted by: Leo from Grapevine | August 30, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
Yeah, that McCain family, using Tony Rezko to do those land deals for them, using their buddies at Countrywide, oh, if we could all just be like those Republicans. Oh, wait a minute, I describing Barak Obama, Chris Dodd and Kent Conrad!!!
Posted by: Leo from Grapevine | August 30, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
Here we go! I expected this! I was wondering how long it would take them.
Now, it is Cindy McCain (the white woman) offended by Barack Obama (the black man. Sound familiar anyone? The legacy of slavery is a still a potent tool in this country, and so the McCain camp realizing that their backs are up against the wall, are willing to do anything, ANYTHING to win.
What reason does Cindy have to be offended by Obama? And why isn’t her husband (the one running for president) the one talking about this?
Well, well, I hope everyone will see this for what it is. The McCain camp knows that a surefire way to garner up the “white vote” is to make it look like the “black man” is attacking/offending the “white woman”
Just saying…..
Posted by: neen | August 30, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
Remember, in Mexico they have a word for Sushi, “BAIT”
Posted by: 312capri | August 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
At least Cindy’s cute.
Why is it Conservativ women are much much more beautiful than liberal women. 98% of liberal women are either ugly, fat, or both. Conservative women have great smiles, beautiful eyes, and believe in birthing their offspring instead of destroying it.
Want a comparison, look at the difference between Sarah Palin and Madeline Albright….nuff said.
BTW: At least John McCain knows how many states there are…and his ears aren’t soooooo BIGGGG
Posted by: Will Sasser | August 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
I’ll wag my finger and talk down to anyone I want! you dont like it-change your station!
Posted by: Obama Bin Biden | August 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
Deb do your homework. It’s not any family making 150K- it’s 250K. That’s a 100K difference- which sounds like a lot to me. It sounds like you have so much money you can’t tell the difference between the two. You might be a little out of touch yourself.
Yes, Cindy McCain’s father earned his money, but if you know the history behind it, I don’t think he earned it ‘honestly’.
Posted by: AngieJ | August 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
It’s apparently ok for Demcrats to have many houses (Senator Kerry’s wife) or to live the so called American Dream. Do only Democrats deserve a piece of the pie? Here they are, poor things, stuck with an inexperienced, out of touch, socialist twit and a gaffe prone plagerist on their ticket. And oh by the way, isn’t Biden part of the same old political system in Washington? You know, that ratings dog of a Congress that now holds sway.
Posted by: Lily | August 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
Do you think if she didn’t have all those millions Daddy left her she would have been able to steal drugs and get away it?
Maybe Phil Gramm was right. There are a lot of whiners in the country. It’s called the GOP and McCain campaign.
Posted by: Hunter Gatherer | August 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
Hey Cindy, This is Politics. If something as inoffensive as what Obama said about your husband deeply offends you then get out of the kitchen. Your husband has said the sleaziest, most vile and untrue thinga about Obama and that did not offend you. He called you a trollop and a c**t and that did not offend you. Get life or maybe you should go back to your junkie whore days where you stole prescription drugs and f**ked a married man.
Posted by: feminist50 | August 30, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
She’s incredibly attractive – and yet ABC went out of their way to find an unflattering picture of her. More crap reporting.
Posted by: Neo Politicus | August 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
Democrats criticize anyone who succeeds. According to them WE ALL NEED the government’s help. Afterall they know what’s best for us. They know what we should teach in our schools, what our healthcare should be like, the world that should be. They know how we should live our lives. Obama is so smart. After all, he went to Harvard. We conservatives are too stupid to vote for programs that are good for us according to Obama. There is only one thing wrong with his logic. Even the most ignorant convervative knows that more government comes at a cost. That cost invariably leads to less freedom. Patrick Henry had it right, “Give me liberty or give me death!” Senator Obama, the more government programs you give us, the more freedom we will lose! No thank you! Gov. Palin says no thank you! If we want a bridge, healthcare, college, we’ll get it ourselves!
Posted by: JarHeard | August 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
I am offended by both OBAMA< and his hate filled wife.
Senator Obama's being a Christian? Excuse me since when does a CHRISTIAN church spew hatred for those of a different color or faith? Political observers who look at the truth, need to admit that. For some twenty years he has been a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, whose web site – http://www.tucc.org – is well known. In 2007 Senator Obama gave $28,000 to this church, the second largest donation listed on his 2007 tax return. Then he suddenly denounced his long-time pastor, friend, and spiritual and political mentor for political reasons, when Rev. Jeremiah Wright's beliefs became widely known. Therefore, I must question Obama's truthfulness and loyalty. I also happened to read his wife's college essay, what a dolt. Why did the University pull that paper from the publics eye?
Posted by: Andrea | August 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
Fred, keep it up. Never mind Nomentum
Posted by: plainsm | August 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
Why exactly does the fact that John McCain does not know how many houses he owns make him out of touch with those struggling to stay in their one home? What does one have to do with the other?
I’m fortunate enough to be making over six figures and I hang out with guys who make less than 50k ALL THE TIME. We do guy things like drink beers and have normal friendships. I know some of them are struggling right now to pay bills- big time. Luckily I’m really not.
I KNOW THEY are struggling and I feel like I’m pretty “in touch” with their lives. So what does one have to do with the other?
DON’T FALL FOR THESE NASTY TRICKS trying to distract us (on both sides!).
Posted by: Gustav | August 30, 2008, 5:28 pm 5:28 pm
Could it be that McCain’s WIFE is the one with the houses?
If it weren’t for Rezko, how many houses would The One own? 3? 4? It’s impossible to tell.
With the NObama campaign spewing this filth and the filth about Sarah Palin, it’s no wonder his RuPaul look-a-like wife thinks this is a “downright mean country.”
It’s not that his middle name is Hussein. It’s that his political leanings are toward Marx and Lenin.
Posted by: Mike Oxlong | August 30, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm
Offended? The previous poster is right. What’s offensive is spending $750,000 a month on one credit card. I say if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Plus, it doesn’t take much of a memory to see what the RNC did to Kerry’s wife (Heinz). McCain’s wife comes across as privileged, elitist, whiny and has no clue what the average American has to go through. You know she hates Obama just because he’s black. She’s a racist, elitist.
Posted by: robert in California | August 30, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm
Convicted slumlord Tony Rezko bought the Obama’s their house.
Bill Clinton was right-Obama is a Chicago thug.
Hillary Clinto was right “John McCain is ready to be president, Barack Obama gave a speech in 2004.”
Posted by: John Gio-NYC | August 30, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm
we do know that obama owns a mansion in an exclusive south side area of chicago called hyde park-kenwood that is the neighborhhod of very wealthy white liberals and the few wealthy blacks that can afford it.
when will ABCNEWS report where obama lives on his few visits to washington, DC for that NO-SHOW senate jobs that he mccain and clinton hold?
Posted by: deroy | August 30, 2008, 5:29 pm 5:29 pm
Why exactly does the fact that John McCain does not know how many houses he owns make him out of touch with those struggling to stay in their one home? What does one have to do with the other?
I’m fortunate enough to be making over six figures and I hang out with guys who make less than 50k ALL THE TIME. We do guy things like drink beers and have normal friendships. I know some of them are struggling right now to pay bills- big time. Luckily I’m really not.
I KNOW THEY are struggling and I feel like I’m pretty “in touch” with their lives. So what does one have to do with the other?
DON’T FALL FOR THESE NASTY TRICKS trying to distract us (on both sides!).
Posted by: Gustav | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
If I employ two people at a minimum wage, and am required to raise their pay because Obama or whoever requires me to do so, I will have no choice but to lay one of them off. Will I get more work out of one person who now makes more money? Not likely. It’s a net loss for all of us. One person’s out of work because I can’t afford to pay him. I get less done because the other isn’t going to ramp up their production. I sell less as a result. And eventually, I lose the business, which costs everybody their job.
You keep the wage low, you employ more people. It’s a stepping stone — no one is required to earn a minimum for an entire lifetime. The low minimum wage is a start and an incentive to work harder and earn more. Pay more for little work, they grow comfortable, never advance, and everyone comes out screwed in the end. You don’t like the low pay? Go to school, get work experience, EARN the ability to earn more. A higher min. wage is nothing more than a handout and a business-killer.
Posted by: Wally | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Oh boo hoo…go away Cindy, you botox witch, and take your frumpy old man and his new squeeze with you too. McInsane lost it yesterday with Miss Moosebreath, it’s over repugs, stick a fork in ya, you’re done!
Posted by: jj | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Obama: Community agitator… er, organizer, 143 working days in the Senate, childhood idol was communist Frank Davis, 20 year member of America-hating Rev. Wright’s church, good friends with unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers, champion of socialist wealth redistribution programs…Do I want to vote for this guy? Hmmm… helluva tough decision.
Now that is not a smear but just hard FACTS!!
The comments on this thread are as sillyand childish as I have ever seen. It takes a serious lack of confidence in your position to make stupid comments nop matter which side your on. Sticl to the real facts to make a true point.
Posted by: Bill Key West | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Cindy McCain’s fortune is obscene. She should give it all away just like Ted Kennedy did. John McCain shouldn’t have married a rich woman. He should have married a poverty stricken woman the way John Kerry did. Cindy McCain’s family made their fortune from the sins of beer. They should have made it from cigarettes like Al Gore or like the Kennedy family by importing scotch in ships they used to import slaves a few year earlier. … Or maybe we should move from glass houses before we start throwing rocks.
Posted by: Oonogil | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Understandably, the McCain’s problem with Obama’s celebrity isn’t that he’s a self-made up-by-the-bootstraps rags-to-riches rich man, but that he’s nouveau riche. Commoners can’t possibly understand what it’s like to be independently wealthy. I pity the McCains. I do. I do. I really do.
Posted by: mom2homer | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
I’m sure Mc Cains first wife was offended when Cindy cheated with John.
Posted by: Catherine | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Cindy McCain’s fortune is obscene. She should give it all away just like Ted Kennedy did. John McCain shouldn’t have married a rich woman. He should have married a poverty stricken woman the way John Kerry did. Cindy McCain’s family made their fortune from the sins of beer. They should have made it from cigarettes like Al Gore or like the Kennedy family by importing scotch in ships they used to import slaves a few year earlier. … Or maybe we should move from glass houses before we start throwing rocks.
Posted by: Oonogil | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
Typical Democrats – jealous of people who worked hard became successful and made money. Should she be ashamed that she came from money? I guess her family would have been a better people if they got hand outs from our government. Gee shame on them for being successul and having money.
Posted by: Mich | August 30, 2008, 5:30 pm 5:30 pm
I don’t need to make more money than my friends to feel I’m of value. There is no reason that people need to be poor, uneducated or without medical insurance. The free enterprise system is over-rated, and not ethical in many ways.
Posted by: Scot | August 30, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm
In response to an earlier post:
So the Marxist world of Obama-land thinks we should prohibit the sale of alcohol?:
“I sure hope she donates money to Alcoholics Anonymous. She surely provides them with customers”.
Also, who cares if he doesn’t know how many houses Cindy has invested in. It’s her money (good for her). Should Obama introduce legislation that we can only own one house? How about we all live in gov’t housing? That would be great!
And to the rest of you kool-aid drinkers: what do you think Obama can really do for you? Are you looking for handouts like socialized medicine? (yeah, the gov’t runs other departments so well that I’m sure it would be a great success).
Biden inferred in his speech that the gov’t must give you a helping hand because you poor babies have it so rough.
Here’s is a plan for all of you, and there are already gov’t programs waiting for you to take advantage of:
GET AN EDUCATION, START A BUSINESS or GO FIND A JOB, STAY OUT OF DEBT, MAKE WISE CHOICES WITH THE FINANCES YOU HAVE.
Posted by: JW | August 30, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm
Maybe McCains out of touch with Americans? but Obama is certainly out of touch with his own family. Get your little brother a bigger cardboard box Barack. He knows how many houses he owns. If you wont help him, how the heck can anyone expect your help.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/barackobama/2590614/Barack-Obamas-lost-brother-found-in-Kenya.html
I for one do not believe it makes a difference who wins…we’re all screwed here
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm
The “Global War on Terror” and all of the attached lies will continue full steam ahead with Obama just as it would with McCain. New boss, same as the old boss. Please take the time to read the article I have linked to below.
The Democrats endorse the “Global War on Terrorism”: Obama “goes after” Osama
by Michel Chossudovsky PhD. ( author bio:
http://www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca/eco/eng/profDetails.asp?id=49 )
Click on link to read article:
http://globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=9995
Posted by: J.A. Simon | August 30, 2008, 5:31 pm 5:31 pm
American, please vote for McCain. He make you look like warmongers. Obama see true light. As a Chinese I know the true path. America go down. Obama would only make you strong like Mao made my people strong. We only need 1 bowl rice a day. You complain if you have only 1 house. Vote McCain.
Posted by: Qin Kai | August 30, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
If you live in the U.S, you are “rich” anyway. Dems buy into the glass half empty every day that they are sold by their power-craving politicians. It’s all about convincing half the country that they don’t have access to the same rules for prosperity the other half has.
The ironic thing about our country is that the typical amoral values of our liberal left is what ticks off so much of the world and makes them hate our in fluence. Yet, the left feels they have some advantage for making peace and not war by by negotiating. America IS better than we are, but not because of the likes of OB and Clintons. Repubs aren’t perfect either, but good grief… at least we’re trying… Palin is a wonderful start.
Posted by: Donna | August 30, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
Remember, in New Mexico we have a word for Sushi, “BAIT” A lot of this smells pretty fishy to me!
Posted by: 312capri | August 30, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
MCCAIN IS OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE PEOPLE????BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA, WHAT ABOUT YOUR POOR BROTHER LIVING IN A HUT MAKING LESS THEN $12.00 A YEAR??? YOU STAND ON YOUR PEDESTAL, SAYING HOW MUCH YOUR GOING TO DO AND HELP THE PEOPLE, YET YOUR BROTHER IS LIVING IN A HELL HOLE….I WAS TRYING TO THINK WHO MICHELLE REMINDS ME OFF, IT FINALLY HIT ME WHEN I SAW HER SITTING IN THE STADIUM THE OTHER NITE….SHE LOOKS LIKE THE DEVIL, SHE LITERALLY SCARED ME WHEN I SAW THE WICKEDNESS THIS WOMEN COULD POSESS AND HAS TOWARDS AMERICA…
Posted by: CANDY | August 30, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
I see, Cindy McCain is the MAJOR bread winner in their family like John Kerry’s wife is in theirs.
She’s hurt because they don’t know how many houses they own? How can that question hurt ones feelings? What have I missed here, or, are we talking about a thin skinned cry baby declaring she wears her heart on her sleeve, like so many other people I know. They’re easy to pick out. Just question them about their income(s). They’ll avoid the topic like the plague and place blame elsewhere, just like Ms. McCain JUST DID! “I’m offended” she declares. Why not just answer the question if it’s known. If not known, just say I don’t know but I can let you know after I look into it. I really don’t think many Americans care about how many homes you own, they just wanted to see how you wold react to he question about wealth, or, whatever. Ms. McCain, what are you going to do when another reporter really tries to get next to you. If you’re going to be our 1st Lady, you’d better get used to this kind of stuff and not cop out like you did this time.
Good luck hon.
Posted by: Scott E | August 30, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
Are their any enterprising journalists on this blog right now who would care to count the number of racist and cop-killer lyrics in the combined songs of all of Obama’s rap supporters? Please do that…you might win a Pulitzer prize if your publisher actually has the guts to print your story. Or maybe there’s an enterprising blogger who would take up the cause seeing as the mainstream media are so terrified of Jesse Jackson they would probably not print the story in the first place. Obama throws so many racially-tinged comments out there it’s not even funny anymore. Yet the media gives him a free pass everytime. The Reverend Wright story was so glossed over I’m not sure that we’ll ever hear any of the truly racist things he said over the years. The media would be too afraid to publish them.
Posted by: Ralph | August 30, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
“They say Democrats don’t stand for anything. That’s patently untrue. We do stand for anything.”
Barack Obama, as quoted in _The Big Curmedgeon_, 660 pp., Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2007, New York, New York.
http://www.amazon.com/Big-Curmudgeon-Outrageously-Cantankerous-Commentators/dp/1579126979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1220131925&sr=1-1
Posted by: Dan G | August 30, 2008, 5:32 pm 5:32 pm
Obama isn’t criticizing Cindy’s parents, he’s criticizing the hypocricy of McCain being so wealthy he doesn’t know how many houses he has while stating that the economy is fine and people aren’t as bad off as they say they are. McCain who’s stated he doesn’t know much about the economy just cements the fact that he’s unaware of those people struggling to achieve the dream that Cindy’s parents made while he milks their wealth via low cost private plane trips around AZ and multiple vacation homes. McCain didn’t achieve his wealth through hard work, instead he cheated on his first wife because he saw an opportunity to get his political career funded and to live the good life on someone else’s hard work and accomplishments.
Posted by: tom | August 30, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
Oh BOO HOO! The aging little beauty queen is offended. And as for all you “Free Enterprise” Randian, pull yourselves up by your bootstrap McCain toadies —– (1) Obama DID pull himself up, by himself – McCain has been coasting on his Family name and fortune, ALL HIS LIFE. (2)McCain is collecting $60k per year in Government DISABILITY. If he is so disabled, how can he act as President!? If he IS able to be President, collecting that money is FRAUD and MALINGERING.
Posted by: William | August 30, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
Average Obama hater says one of the following things
1 – Rezko
2 – Ayers
3 – Wright
4 – something about flagpins.
It’s most telling that the Obama haters do not have one positive thing to say about Gramps McCain. Instead all they can do is hope to smear Obama.
Sorry, but that’s not how you win an election. You cannot and will not win if all you do is declare, I’m not the other guy, which is exactly what Gramps is doing.
Get used to saying President Obama.
Can’t wait for Biden to absolutely destroy Palin in the debates, that will be fun.
Posted by: Roland | August 30, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
What I don’t understand is how American people love someone who went to Yale and make well over $4 mill a year and yet his brother is making a living on $1 a month, pleaseeeeee spare me the crap that you care…look at your brother……your own brother…..The thing is folks, Obumma met his brother for a couple of times already and yet he is trying to teach us to care…..bull crap, if you ask me. Furthermore, before he was running for office, Obumma and family had NEVER give anything to charity…nothing! His IRS records said so….So please…..stop the crap. His wife is nother issue. She’s never look happy. The look on her face seems like America always owes her for the rest of her life just because she is black. The first time she has ever proud to be in America!!!!!!!! Hello!!! Try to have your opportunity in africa see if you can go any where…look at Obumma’s brother for example. As successful as they are they should be VERY proud of AMERICA that gives her all of the opportunity to be success. In America as long as you’re willing to do hard work YOU WILL SUCCESS.
Posted by: Obuma | August 30, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
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OMG cindy McCain here is a question for you, many of us are having dificulty puting bread on the tabel and your husband is saying he feels how the slow economy afect the working and midle class worker’s althou he doesn’t even know how many houses he has may be the American peopel should apolegize LOL.
Posted by: Don’tcry | Aug 30, 2008 2:41:18 PM”
Hey “Don’tcry”…if you’re worried about putting bread on the table, maybe you should finish school so you can get a good job!
Posted by: b | August 30, 2008, 5:33 pm 5:33 pm
The Repugnicans go after candidates spouses and it’s okay for them to do right? Now that Ciny McCain is in the political kitchen she can’t stand the heat. Oh yeah! She’s probably never cooked in one how would she know what heat feels like. I’m waiting until the RNC convention to see what moving, stirring pictures of the McCain courtship that will emerge. Will there be any reference to his first wife and kids? If so, it will be so sanitized to make him look Ward Cleaver. Give me a break! He offended me…What about John McCain’s first wifes feelings…
Posted by: dee | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
I hope the Demoncrats keep it up. They don’t realize that they will alienate more and more of middle America with every word.
Posted by: Long Island Mike | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
For those of you hammering Cindy on her inherited wealth… when you say the same about the Kennedys, the Rockefellers, Kerry-Hienz, etc… only then will we..
Oh, wait. That’s right. I forgot. Those guys BOUGHT your vote with socialist/fascist govt interventions, and you justify it by calling them “compassionate”.
Mussolini: “Everything inside the state. Nothing outside the state.”
Posted by: Jay | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
Typical of Dems: they can’t argue logically, coherently, and intelligently on issues–they focus on a nothing “issue” like McCain’s houses. The fact is that these houses are Cindy’s and sitting in a trust outside of John’s view for ethical reasons. He doesn’t know how many for the same reason presidents and vice-presidents don’t know what they are investing in either–so they don’t find themselves in conflict of interest. Of course, that reason makes sense which is why liberal half-wits wouldn’t be attracted to it.
Posted by: BFGreek | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
I’m embarassed to be a republican, once the party of small government, individual rights and foreign non-intervention. McCain is a poor-man’s Bush: same failed policies, lining up to bankrupt the country while enriching corporations and the top 1% (of which I am one)–all without the gun-slinger’s charisma. I don’t see Obama as a socialist or a communist–he will probably be a big-tax democrat, but so what: George Bush, the “neo-con” standard bearer, has presided over the biggest growth of government spending in the nation’s history. Obama’s “change” mantra may (or may not) be sloganeering–but it is what the nation needs, and I believe he is more capable of it than McCain.
As to Gov. Palin, I admire her fierce independence and anti-corruption. But please: this woman is to be a heart-beat away from the most difficult, complex and taxing job in the history of the world?!?? My mid-sized CA town has more residents than Alaska, and I don’t think I’d trust her to be my mayor….More to the point, independent women voters tend to vote on choice–and tend to be pro-choice!! Suicidal choice from a desparate man. Pathetic, and a further blow to the once great party of Lincoln.
Posted by: Cal Republican | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
For me as an educated Republican, I was happy to learn McCain spent a few hours with her for the first time before announcing that Bush had selected her as his running mate. It was a proud moment for me to see McCain following commands so, so, Maverickly…My son said in his last letter to me from Iraq – RESPECT. And that’s what I have for McCain.
And seriously who can argue with me? Just look at the last 8 years. DAMN good years to be an American. Hey I might not be able to afford going to the hospital BUT AT LEAT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE IN DEBT! Now where ELSE can you say THAT? And I am comfortable knowing that with McCain at the helm I would be guaranteed that for another four years. So I’m staying with what I know!
Passion? Who needs passion in politics? Them Democrats with the silly idea that there is anything to hope for, and believing in unity. Just stay off my yard is all I’m sayin.
Posted by: For me as an educated Republican | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
I think she should be more offended at where her husband’s eyes kept looking during his VP’s coming out speech (Palin’s butt). Also I wonder about the W-3′s who talk about the American Dream but refuse to look at Obama’s rise like that. It seems we want people to move up from humble beginnings as long as they end up Wrong Wing Wackos (W-3′s).
Posted by: Kevin | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
Boo-hoo, Miss Cindy Frou-frou. Poor little rich girl, always misunderstood.
Can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen, girl.
Posted by: Oomingmak | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
John McCain has been on the government handout dole since college. Has he ever held a non-government job? Maybe working briefly for the father-in-law. McCain made money the old fashioned way – he dumps his old disfigured wife and married the rich blonde. The American dream!
Posted by: Greg | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
John McCain is NOT out of touch because he can’t remember how many houses he owns.
It’s a two-fer:
John McCain is out of touch AND can’t remember how many houses he owns for a very simple reason — the maverick is really old, decrepit, stone-age and most likely senile. Alztheimers is also a distinct possibility. He is, after all, really, really, really old.
People should be more forgiving and stop making fun of John McCain’s confusion. It’s ageism and doesn’t take into account the faulty logic of very old, slow-moving brains.
Posted by: Billy Bob Tweed | August 30, 2008, 5:34 pm 5:34 pm
It sounds like Obama is a typical Democrat. He said he would be a new Democrat. Shame on him for spending so much time in his speech criticizing and not getting to any good points.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
Don’t you love in when a couple of millionaires fight to see who is “the real workin’ man.”
Posted by: Greg Bell | August 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
John McCain has been on the government handout dole since college. Has he ever held a non-government job? Maybe working briefly for the father-in-law. McCain made money the old fashioned way – he dumps his old disfigured wife and married the rich blonde. The American dream!
Posted by: Greg | August 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
If Obama is the Messiah the dems are looking for why hasn’t he had an impact on the neighborhood he lives in. The area just outside the island he resides near University of Chicago is gang infested, crime ridden, contains poor schools, and drugs are rampant. Where is the change there? I would think as senator he should have brought improvements. As president don’t expect much based on his present or past performance. Speech’s just don’t cut it for me.
Posted by: Jakt595 | August 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
arugulaNewYork “Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy.”
arugula – you are an idiot and a simpleton! Cindy’s dad served during WWII and subsequently made his fortune in the beer distributorship. Check your history books as to the dates of Prohibition…
Posted by: stuart | August 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
If it was a Republican who left their brother homeless, as OCarter has done, the lib websites wouldn’t let this go for a year
Posted by: plainsm | August 30, 2008, 5:35 pm 5:35 pm
some people say that this hurricane is a punishment to the republican party but i see it the other way. this hurrican might just be the one that would seal the deal because as you know the gov. of la, tx, etc. are republicans and what do you think would mccain do when this happens? he will be all over the place taking charge going around presidentiable and this will really test his leadership skills during the hard times and disasters so be be ready for the inevitable…i don’t know…i don’t know…
Posted by: grace | August 30, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm
What is the problem you people have with someone acquiring wealth? Why do you think you have a right to it? Get off your butts, go to school, save, imnvest, take some risks, defer some of the pleasures of life. It might just happen to you. And I don’t mean become a crack dealer. By the way, the truly wealthy in this country are majority Dems. They are easier to buy, I presume.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm
Obama attacking McCain about something like houses yet he can’t remember William Ayers, Frank Marshall Davis, Rezco’s financing of his side lot, the 20 years of pure crap spewed by his preacher/mentor- AND Mr. Obama can’t even help out his half brother that lives in an African slum on $12 Freakin’ Bucks a year! Come on!! Can’t you slide a brother a 20? What a loser!!
Everyone seems to forget about McCain giving 27% of his income to charity vs. Obama’s measley 2%.
Posted by: Chris | August 30, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm
What is the problem you people have with someone acquiring wealth? Why do you think you have a right to it? Get off your butts, go to school, save, imnvest, take some risks, defer some of the pleasures of life. It might just happen to you. And I don’t mean become a crack dealer. By the way, the truly wealthy in this country are majority Dems. They are easier to buy, I presume.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm
What an appealing speech to all the parasitic liberal socialist democrats.I mean how much free stuff can you offer someone for a vote. Why work for a living?
I have met McCain. He is a very down to earth regular guy.He is not an elitist like Obama. McCains wifes family worked their asses off for years for what they EARNED. Shame on them for WORKING for a living to achieve the American dream.
Posted by: RGaz | August 30, 2008, 5:36 pm 5:36 pm
Here are the latest gallop poll numbers. Americans are finally begining to realize how stupid John McCain really is.
Barack Obama 49%
George McCain 41%
Posted by: dmac1 | August 30, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
Obama has opened up an 8pt lead in the latest Gallup poll!
Juan McCain must be shaking with rage!
Posted by: Bluteau | August 30, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
I’m sorry Mrs. McCain was “offended” by Obama’s remarks regarding her husband being out-of-touch with the issues facing the middle class and the poor. But, it’s my humble opinion that when people don’t have a good rebuttal to accusations, they resort to discussing their “feelings” about what was said. John McCain has proven over and over – in word and in deed – that he is truly unaware of the issues facing our middle class and poverty-stricken fellow Americans. What facts can Mrs. McCain give us that support a counter argument against the things Senator Obama said in his nomination speech?
Posted by: DLH-San Marcos | August 30, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
As a Hillary supporter, I will live to see her run in 2012.
The only way that can happen is for Obama to lose this year. Given the way Obama ravaged Hillary, I will find it sweet revenge to vote for John McCain.
If the Democrats really thought Gov. Palin was a rotten pick, why are they so bent out of shape? Me thinks thou doth protest too much!
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
I suppose under Obama the Magnificent anyone with wealth will not be allowed to pass the money on to their family, but instead it will go to the state “for the common good”. Why are so many people who comment so hostile to the fact Mrs. McCain inherited her money? What is wrong with that?
Go out and work hard, save your money [and don't drink beer], and perhaps one day you also will be rich.
Posted by: Nona | August 30, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
Wah! Wah! Obama made fun of my husband and our inherited fortune. Whatever will we do?
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
After 8 years of a bang up job the Republicans have done it is nice to see people want more of the same. Specially after the 10th bank this year failed. Most since the great depression? Yeah 4 more years of that would be nice.
Posted by: glen | August 30, 2008, 5:37 pm 5:37 pm
John McCain doesn’t know how many houses he owns and wants to cut taxes for those like him while ignoring a major housing crisis and significant job losses. The phrase “out of touch” was made for people like John McCain. He needs to stop hiding behind his wife and take some responsibility for his attitude.
Own your decisions, John McCain!
Posted by: slag | August 30, 2008, 5:38 pm 5:38 pm
I am not sure “making it” on mob money is more admirable than making it with govt. help.
Posted by: SDindepedent | August 30, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm
I do not want to read anything else on here that does not give the proper respect to The Lord God Messiah Obama Savior of the World (may a good piece be with him). My goodness people. Have none of you ever been to the South side of Chicago. Before TLGMOSOTW, went there, the place was a terrible slum. Today, it it is a virtual Utopia, a Garden of Eden, Nirvana.
That is the type of change that TLGMOSOTW will bring to all of America during his first few weeks in office. He has the experience. He can do it. Allah bless his holy name (may a good piece be with him).
Posted by: James Smithson | August 30, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm
Interesting the Dems have turned into the Sexist(watch how they blast Palin), Racist (Look at Biden’s history and Obama’s use of the race card) and the “Ageist” party(look at how they trash McCain’s age.
Posted by: J | August 30, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm
Dont hate me cause i’m rich
Posted by: Fred | August 30, 2008, 5:39 pm 5:39 pm
The only reason McCain not knowing how many houses he owns became an issue is because the McCain campaign was trying to portray Obama as an “out of touch elitist.” It is pretty obvious that the only out of touch elitist in this race is the guy who cheated on his wife and left her after she got in an accident to marry his mistress, who just happened to be an heiress to a $100 million fortune.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
Obama is a self admitted “junkie and pothead”
Belonged to a racist church for 20 YEARS. Mentors – bigots -Jeremaih Wright and Michael Pflegler.
All you Obamabots-Name 1 accomplishment this empty suit and media creation has EVER DONE?
Posted by: John G NY | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
After this election is over “The One” will not rise again in 3 days
Posted by: plainsm | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
Why Cindy why are you offended. It didn’t seem to bother you republicans when Kerry ran and the republicans demanded to know Mrs. Kerry assets. I think she finally gave more information than you did. Your wealth is great for you. I don’t think that is why people are so bother by your husband. Calling middle class people whiners, and telling them not to take vacations and work 2 jobs shows that your husband doesn’t get it. People out here in the country are working hard. Prices are going up on everything. You and your husband haven’t got a clue. If you did you wouldn’t say those kinds of things about people that are busting their butts. You have 8 homes. Am happy for you. We are trying to keep the only home we have. We have never asked for a handout. My husband served 21 yrs in the military. We know what it is to make sacrifces. You don’t. You were always able to live where you wanted to. So offended sorry Obama told it like it is for alot of middle class america. By the way he’ll make a fine president.
Posted by: SouthernYankee | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
I think the problem is that Cindy McCain gave this interview in one of the seven houses that she owns that is under 10,000 sq. feet. She probably felt cramped and annoyed that day due to the squalor she was living in. I think if she heads to one of her other, larger homes, and answers the question about Obama’s speech again, she might give a more pleasant answer.
Posted by: Eric | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
Hey Greg Bell, comparing Cindy McCain to Ted Kennedy is obscene: Ted Kennedy let an innocent young woman drown to death. Cindy McCain has not done that.
What’s wrong if the McCains own several homes? At least, unlike Barrack Hussain Obama, the McCains don’t live in a mansion “given” to them by a convicted felon.
Posted by: MLou | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
Who CARES what Cindy McCain ex-mistress druggie wife of John McCain THINKS. She wasn’t concerned when HER hubby was making false and insulting statements about Michelle Obamas husband.
Posted by: Frannie | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
Don’t forget, it was McCain who started this tempest with his ads claiming Obama is a “celebrity”. McCain and his FOLLOWERS can dish it out, but they can’t take it. Big mouths, small –lls.
Posted by: William | August 30, 2008, 5:40 pm 5:40 pm
Whoever said voting against minimum wage meant that McCain doesn’t get is surely misinformed of the results minimum wage has on an economy. Higher minimum wage increases unemployment significantly among teens and new workers. It also will increase the price level on almost all the goods you find, so you will end up paying more to the companies. While minimum wage laws can benefit the few who work at minimum wage and get to keep working. It results in a negative for most people starting working by making it harder for them to find jobs, and everyone else by increasing the price. So, not a good law for anyone by any case. Take some microeconomics courses at your local community college or maybe just buy a book at amazon if you disagree.
Posted by: Scott | August 30, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
“My father had nothing. He and my mother sold everything they had to raise $10,000,” she said. “I’m proud of what my dad and my mother did and what they built and left me. And I intend to carry their legacy as long as I can.”
oh yeah, brewing and selling beer is so difficult. It must have been so hard for your father to make a buck.
Jeezzz, everytime this woman opens her mouth to speak, I literally throw up in mouth.
Posted by: neen | August 30, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
“She should know that I’m offended that her husband doesn’t have a clue of how many houses they own or that she can spend $750,000 a month on her American Express. Now, that’s offensive!”
Wow….really? She’s offended, so Im offended, so now we are all just offended. McCain has said plenty of times he doesn’t handle his finances, Cindy does most of that. Maybe he really doesn’t know how many homes he owns because technically he doesn’t own any of them. Cindy owns a lot more property than McCain. In fact, McCain himself hardly has ANYTHING. He can’t even touch Cindy’s millions. The plane they have is owned by CINDY. Plus, I’m sure he has more to focus on than how many homes they own. What do we care? How is that important to me? Is knowing the number of houses he has going to bring troops home or stop abortion rights? Obama might not have many homes, but his primary home is worth over a million dollars, he jetsets around the world on vacation and spends plenty of money. If you earn the money, you have a right to spend it. Don’t get me wrong, more could be given to charity, but that is their prerogative. Not everyone can be Bill Gates and leave the bulk of their fortune to a charity. Even Bill Gates, frugal man of mystery, has an awesome multi-million dollar compund complete with movie theater. You better believe that if I had the means to buy, I’d buy. At least she is stimulating the economy buy continuing to buy whatever it is she buys for 750,000 every month.
But still…
Who cares! I don’t care what you drive, where you live, what you wear, where you are from, where your degree came from, or even how much your haircuts are!
“Just the facts ma’am…just the facts.” Lets focus on the issues, you know those points of concern all Americans should be looking at instead of skin color, account balances, Financial Net Worth Reports, and those Hollywood celebs…
Posted by: Amber | August 30, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
Ok, there’s a lot of posters taking nasty shots at Çindy MCain right now so we’ll have to take off the kid gloves and start making negative comments about Michelle O’BigBooty ‘Bama. Judging by the size of her butt I’d would have guessed she was the one with 100 million in the bank and living large.
Posted by: Ralph | August 30, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
All the democrat’s comments on here are amusing…They say “Hey, Cindy, that’s politics, you can’t get offended.” But I thought Obama was a ‘different kind of politician’ and I thought the old political tricks and offensive comments made him ‘sick to his stomach.’ I hope it becomes clear to all the ignorant masses that have been following Obama like the messiah, that he’s just like every other politician out there, he just has better publicist.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
Obama is a marxist.
When he wins, we will all live in luxury without having to work!
Hiel Obama (Peace will be brought by Him)
Posted by: VegasVic | August 30, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
You’re all fools. Screw ‘em both. None of this will matter in 9 months when things begin to escalate around the world.
Posted by: jesus | August 30, 2008, 5:41 pm 5:41 pm
I keep try to find out how many people the Obama family gainfully employs. Surely a man with such a vast knowledge of what is best for you and me must have tremendous experience in running something that employs many people and keeps families together. Can someone please advise??
Posted by: Spoker | August 30, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm
I’m a Hillary fan too.
And, like you Bill, I’ll be voting McCain.
The Old-Boy network in the Democrat Hierarchy destroyed Hillary…and they will attempt to do the same to Governor Palin.
I guess we women really don’t have a place in the White House. Obama didn’t even OFFER her the VP slot…and now they’ve been outdone by the Republicans. The Republican base is energized. The Democrat base is second-guessing their VP pick.
Posted by: Sally | August 30, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm
America, you really confuse me. I know I am a foreigner, so that is to be expected. But let me tell you how I see things. 1) Who cares if she was offended? With all the problems you face, is that what really matters.
2) You country faces the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression. Because of the Iraq war, no one abroad believes a thing you say. You really have frayed friendships, at best. Your education system is miserable, so you can’t compete for good jobs. You have unbelievable poverty rates and child mortality rates. One percent of the population–I read today–is in prison. And this what you talk about???
No one in Europe sees McCain as any different from Bush. We actually discuss his positions and read about his policies. We don’t care if his wife was offended. A friend of mine says Americans have a death wish. That is why they will talk about this ridiculous stuff and elect McCain. After six months here, I now see his point. America, RIP.
Posted by: stefano | August 30, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm
Google Obama Tax cut and see how much you will save every year, unless you are in the top 5% of income!
Posted by: Merry | August 30, 2008, 5:42 pm 5:42 pm
I’d really like to see ANY US media outlet look into Obama’s activities with his first cousin(true or not?) in Kenya. If he was over there campaigning for this guy who desires muslim Sharia rule, is it not worthy for all of us to know over here? Was my TV disconnected sometime this last year or was this ever even looked at?
Who is this smooth-talking guy? Do any of us REALLY know what he’s been up to in his free time, which according to his attendance at his job apparently has been plentiful.
Posted by: Donna | August 30, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm
I hope McCain wins the election because the government is not supposed to be responsible for sponsoring the lives of people who do not feel like working.
However, if Obama wins, I hope communism comes in as quickly as possible so that all of my government student loans can be paid off and I will finally get a chance to relax and mooch off of the government. Besides, the first thing that happens when communism takes effect is the dividing up the land. I live on Long Island and we have some great property here that I would love to get a piece of.
Posted by: Loreen | August 30, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm
I hope McCain wins the election because the government is not supposed to be responsible for sponsoring the lives of people who do not feel like working.
However, if Obama wins, I hope communism comes in as quickly as possible so that all of my government student loans can be paid off and I will finally get a chance to relax and mooch off of the government. Besides, the first thing that happens when communism takes effect is the dividing up the land. I live on Long Island and we have some great property here that I would love to get a piece of.
Posted by: Loreen | August 30, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm
geezz, I can’t believe these hypocrites here… Interesting, I remember how a few years ago the Dems had a presidential candidate, John Kerry who was married to the heiress of the Heinz empire, and who was probably a lot richer than Cyndy McCain’s family, and this was seen as a great ‘asset’ by the dems at the time, ‘oh, look how wonderful, what a successful family, the american dream, blah, blah, blah’. Then the Kennedy clan wasn’t exactly poor either, not to mention their involvement with Mafia and their illicit businesses. But that’s fine with the Dems, of course. But if it is McCain it’s bad. This hypocrisy just makes me sick. Yeah, Cindy McCain should apologize to the leftist loonies and to Obama’s aparatchicks and ‘followers’ because she doesn’t live on welfare and she comes from a successful business family unlike you whiners who waste your times on these forums while expecting government handouts.
Posted by: dido | August 30, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm
The class warfare needs to stop. When did it become a bad thing to be successful and wealthy? Is it only OK for Obama to make $4 million and Biden to live on a 40 acre estate? Talk about double standards.
At one time I owned 8 properties I had bought as investments and if I had been asked how many I owned I would have had to think about it. I am not wealthy and go to work every day as does my husband and we are struggling to put two kids through college.
I think some people are simply jealous and probably fall for those get rich quick schemes because they are too lazy to earn it themselves. They are happy to sit home and live off our tax money even though it is nothing more than an existence but for many it beats having to work each day. Sickening
Posted by: NH Lady | August 30, 2008, 5:43 pm 5:43 pm
I hope she was as offended when her own husband referred to her as a trollop and the c-word. Nice family values there, Johnny Boy.
Posted by: Chris | August 30, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm
Even Obama’s plagarist running mate John Hairplug Biden said Obama is not ready to be president.
Belonged to a racist church and having a wife who has never been proud of this country is not a qualification.
Neither is having the most liberal voting record- the National Journal.
Posted by: Pete | August 30, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm
The Obamas understand that not all working class families have a Tony Resco to turn to.
Posted by: Pelgirna | August 30, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm
YOU KNOW WHATS SAD, IS THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF DEMOCRATS, LIKE MICHAEL MOORE AND OTHERS PRAISING GOD AND SAYING THERE IS A GOD BECAUSE THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL HAVE TO BE POSTPONED DUE TO THIS CAT. 4 HURRICANE…SO SAD THAT THE DEMOCRATS WOULD WISH SOMETHING SO HATEFUL THAT WILL KILL AND RUIN PEOPLES LIVES OUT OF THEIR DISTASTE FOR OTHERS….
Posted by: JUSTIN | August 30, 2008, 5:44 pm 5:44 pm
Obammy wants to rob your mammy. Barry is out for his own agenda and doesn’t give a crap about what america needs. Stop the giveaway, I’ve earned it I will spend it screw any rag head imposter who wants to take it away and give it to the lazy. Hope gustav curves to NO and finishes the job that Katerina started, idiots are stupid for building in a flood zone
Posted by: Free American | August 30, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
Cindy MCcain committed adultery with a man 17 years older than herself, her own half sister will not be voting for him for President. This seems to be the new state of Republican “Family Values”
Posted by: John Ryan | August 30, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
Why is it so offensive when Obama states the facts? Having a net worth over $100 million is very rich by any definition! Having 7 homes is over indulgent and extremely extravagant, even for the ultra rich! The McCains should not have run for the whitehouse if they did not want their net worth and real estate holdings exposed! McCain and the GOP called Obama an elitist and Cindy McCain accused Michele Obama of not being proud of her country. Cindy can dish out rhetoric and lies but can’t take having her extravagance being exposed! Her husband claims he is running for president to help the average working joe, but he voted against raising the minimum wage numerous times! Typical of a true elitist!!
Posted by: Diane - Dallas, TX | August 30, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
So the rich holier-than-thou pampered liberal Senator is accusing the other rich (yet sane) senator that he is “out of touch” with the middle class. Yeah, right. Sorry Obama, but us folks here in the middle class just can’t seem to trust a man whose socialist programs will ensure the end of what’s left of the middle class. I don’t like John McCain, I never have. But this is a lesser-of-two-evils election for people like me, and I’m voting McCain in the hopes of keeping you and your socialist, racist wife out of the White House. P.S…..Gov Palin has more experience in the executive branch of government than you do, so you can knock that garbage off as well.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
Stephanopoulos is a stooge of the Democrats
Posted by: Cindy Janson | August 30, 2008, 5:45 pm 5:45 pm
For all the proletarians and big government fans, how many poor people do you know that are employers and whens the last time the government made anything worth while that worked?
You want to be healthy, possibly rich and wise you better remember you employ the government and your the boss, so get off your butts and act like you care where your pay check comes from.
Posted by: ONTIME | August 30, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm
Here are the latest gallop poll numbers. Americans are finally begining to realize how stupid John McCain really is.
Barack Obama 49%
George McCain 41%
Posted by: dmac1 | August 30, 2008, 5:46 pm 5:46 pm
Biden’s experience will expand after Palin gets done with him and he’ll wonder what happened, maybe!!
Posted by: Billy Bob | August 30, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm
Hey thinking,
You are not thinking too well: last I heard, Whinning is not a word in the english language…maybe that special needs class was important?
Posted by: axis | August 30, 2008, 5:47 pm 5:47 pm
Cindy McCain is offended? Really??
Decent people might argue that the first Mrs. McCain is the wife who should be truly offended — her husband John, after all, left her and their children for a filthy rich beer-skank named Cindy.
Nice Republican family values. Oops! I almost forgot — it’s okay to lie and cheat on your wife and mother of your children and poke pagaent queen daughters of sugar-daddies — if you’re a card-carrying Republican.
Posted by: Ken Kennedy | August 30, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
Let’s see Cindy, did John offend you when he called you a c*nt? trollop?
Did John offend you when he made a joke about a woman being raped by a gorilla?
Did he offend you when he voted against women getting equal pay for the same job as men? (not that you should care btw)
Did John offend the Hilton’s by using their daughter in a smear ad?
(this could go on all night…)
Posted by: tonalli | August 30, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
Hey Stefano IF its so bad here, go home
Posted by: Fred | August 30, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
I wonder if the McCain trolls on this site have earned enough “propaganda points” for a new golf hat yet.
Posted by: jim | August 30, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
“Douglass later added that ‘the issue here isn’t the wealth of the McCain family’”.
Um, so why do you keep bringing it up?
Just tell the truth: Obama is a Democrat, and Democrats prefer a poor, needy welfare-nation that drools at the thought of having other peoples’ hard-earned money handed over to them. No big deal.
Posted by: Courtney | August 30, 2008, 5:48 pm 5:48 pm
The American Dream is the Right to get Rich. If you want to be poor your whole life get on Obama’s welfare gravy train and he will take your dream away and give it to his pals the pot heads and crack slingers, and shufflefooted morons looking for a handout. I will never vote for a pot head crack user for president of my country. Obama is the most unqualified person ever to run for this office. His wife is a biggot. Theirs is the dream of tokenism. Everything they have gotten was not earned but handed to them. Great students were turned away from Princeton and Harvard Law to make token room for the Obamas. A couple of handouts and now they think they should occupy the whitehouse. That is one token expression that I will never buy into. Obama and his wife disgust me.
Posted by: Lordrobot | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Barrack Insane Obama. He is truly a Socialist that has ties to a terrorist. That should be enough for anyone not to support him and did I mention he was a drug dealer, that probably destroyed alot of our children. You insane Marxist liberals should go to Russia and take your savior!!!!!!
Posted by: joe | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
How many houses does Oprah have? I know she purchased a second home in the Bahamas for her dogs! What about Michael Moore? Denzel Washington? Bon Jovi? I know all of these celebrities have more than one home… the Obama/Biden ticket may want to change there tune because I am from middle class america, I own one home and I am deciding on whether to purchase another as a real estate investment… the American Dream is to dream big not criticise those that have succeeded! McCain/Palin 2008!
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Deana, There are a lot of people out here that haven’t registered for the draft. You live in a dream world. I know 2 young men that are of draft age and are so pro Bush and still thinks we should stay in Iraq. I asked them if they really think that way why are you enlisting. “Oh no I don’t want to go” besides it is a volunteer army. Well if your buddy McCain becomes president you won’t have a choice you will be drafted. Because like Bush he is going to be a war president. You will get a man in office that believes in pushing the button first and than asking questions. Everyone knows he has a bad temper and uses bad words alot. But the worse one and it was double checked is when he called his wife a trollup and c t. Now that is one fine man.
Posted by: SouthernYankee | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
CHRIS
HAVE ANY DOUBTS WHY MCCAIN PICKED PALIN—THE AIRHEAD TWIT
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Cindy McCaine ia a generous woman who is providing housing for her poor relations. She does not have to tell John about her business and has enough to deal with not to be concerned with her generosity. His first thought was probably, “I don’t know what Cindy has done recently. I’d better ask.” Frankly, I am damn tired of left-leaning lackeys “gotcha” journalism.
Posted by: Adrian Vance | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
This is rich (the posts on here)! Republicans being accused of being vile and vicious when the nastiest most profane comments are from the left. The left seems intellectually incapable of arguing the issues without resorting to personal attacks. It simply confirms the buffoonery and foolishness of your party. (Hey I did that without one obscene comment!)
BTW – the system worked just fine for the Obamas to become successful; it is unfortunate (maybe elitist???) that he feels his constituency is too inept to achieve the same level of success (ummm, but after reading some of these posts….) Oh and Michelle’s $300,000+ annual paycheck from a hospital being investigated for dumping indigent patients on neighboring hospitals. So easy to do the talk……….
Posted by: Trish Zeinert | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Cindy McCaine ia a generous woman who is providing housing for her poor relations. She does not have to tell John about her business and has enough to deal with not to be concerned with her generosity. His first thought was probably, “I don’t know what Cindy has done recently. I’d better ask.” Frankly, I am damn tired of left-leaning lackeys “gotcha” journalism.
Posted by: Adrian Vance | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Obama need not talk about wealth, He went to a private school in Hawaii where the average kid couln’t.
Why does Obama meddle in Kenyan politics posing as a christian when he’s pushing a ilamic agenda with his campaign contributions?
What specific decisions has he sponsored in the Senate?
Posted by: Lynn L Plenge | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Obama need not talk about wealth, He went to a private school in Hawaii where the average kid couln’t.
Why does Obama meddle in Kenyan politics posing as a christian when he’s pushing a ilamic agenda with his campaign contributions?
What specific decisions has he sponsored in the Senate?
Posted by: Lynn L Plenge | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
So Cindy’s folks made their fortune from beer, think of all the ruined lives and destroyed families they helped produce as a by product.
They can only speak poorly of Obama and the proud Americans behind him while they are unable to unify anyone or produce a plan for our country’s future.
Posted by: Mudlake Slim | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Obama has flip flopped on FISA, oil drilling, taxes, Iran, Iraq, abortion, public financing, etc.
3 years in the senate…Chicago sleazy politician…does not make you qualified to be prez.
Check out Obama’s first run for office in 1996 against Alice Pamer-Obama is a thug and a communist-a disciple of Saul Alinsky.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 5:49 pm 5:49 pm
Obama spokeswoman says McCain’s “out of touch with the lives of real Americans”. Is she saying McCain is not a “real American” or that if you are not losing your house you are not a “real American”.
Posted by: Marita | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
Only in America do we attack a presidential candidate for being a POW, Serving 22 years in the senate and for his wife having a succesful family. When it was John Kerry (and his wife’s million’s – or should I say her previous husband’s millions) is it okay. I’m sick of Republican’s always having to be politically correct and Democrats can be as offensive and rude as they want! I am going to laugh my head off when Obama gets creamed in November!
Posted by: Lisa | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
Only in America do we attack a presidential candidate for being a POW, Serving 22 years in the senate and for his wife having a succesful family. When it was John Kerry (and his wife’s million’s – or should I say her previous husband’s millions) is it okay. I’m sick of Republican’s always having to be politically correct and Democrats can be as offensive and rude as they want! I am going to laugh my head off when Obama gets creamed in November!
Posted by: Lisa | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
Cindy McCain’s family are living the exact dream that Obama exposes, are they not? The liberals speak out of both sides of their mouths. Are they for improving the economy or not? If someone makes is good, that is something to be CELEBRATED not chastised! For 50 years liberals have tried to tear down the successful of our society and build up the failures. John and Cindy McCain have NOTHING to be ashamed of!
Posted by: LibEqualsClassWarefare | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
“Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.”
Obama/Biden08
Posted by: dmac1 | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
I love all the people that trash McCain’s first marriage issue. Yeah, he was wrong he admitted it. That was 1979.
At that time Obama was 18 yrs. old, smoking pot, snoring coke and according to his own words was generally wasting his time in high school and Occidental. A trend he continued for several more years.
By comparison, in 1979 McCain married Cindy, gave his ex-wife 2 homes and financial security for life. By that time, he was also a Naval Commander and The Navy Liaison to the US Senate.
Now, John and Cindy McCain are coming up on their 29th anniversary. He and his ex-wife have remained friends since their split. He has also be the most recognized agent of reform in Washington for decades.
Barack Obama finally stopped getting high, graduated college and law school, became a community organizer then has been running for office for the past 11 years. He has spent more time running for office than in office for his entire political career.
Posted by: Damiano | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
To Fred (Flintsone I presume)”All you Obamabots-Name 1 accomplishment this empty suit and media creation has EVER DONE?”
Since your head seems to be as solid as a prehistoric rock, the following is ONE (of many) piece of legislation that Senator Obama HAS accomplished.
Barack OBAMA PASSED WELFARE REFORM IN ILLINOIS THAT MOVED PEOPLE FROM WELFARE TO WORK AND GAVE THEM TOOLS TO ALLOW THEM TO DO THAT WORK, LIKE CHILD CARE AND TRANSPORTATION, AND WAS PRAISED BY REPUBLICANS FOR HIS WORK
Obama Passed Law Creating The Illinois Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Program, Including A Six-Fold Increase In Daycare Spending. Obama was a chief co-sponsor of the bill to create the state of Illinois’ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The bill created flexibility for victims of domestic violence, set a five-year limit for receiving public assistance, banned anyone convicted of a serious drug-related Class X or Class 1 felony from ever receiving assistance, required that all recipients develop a personal plan for self-sufficiency, listing the steps they will take to move from welfare to work, exempted those over 60 and adults with children younger than 1. According to the State Journal-Register, “The bill pours more money into day-care spending…as a result, an estimated 90,000 families would be able to take advantage of the child care benefit, subject to legislative appropriation of necessary funds. That represents a six-fold increase from the current number… State Sen. Barack Obama, D-Chicago, called the bill a good start but urged members not to rule out future changes to the system. He said there is a need for a commission to oversee the changes and ensure the system is working properly. ‘(Welfare recipients) generally are not represented down here in Springfield. They don’t have powerful lobbies. They do not contribute to our political candidates,’ he said. Consequently, Obama said, if there are problems with this bill, it is not clear they will be addressed. [90th GA, HB 204, 3R P 56-1-1, 5/31/97, PA 90-0017, 6/19/97; State Journal Register, 6/1/97]
Stick that in your pipe and smoke it!
Posted by: Frannie | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
My mother has always told me that when a person has nothing to say, they use base and offensive language. So, it is clear the republicans have nothing to say. That is why they have resorted to the tactics they have.
Posted by: William | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
My mother has always told me that when a person has nothing to say, they use base and offensive language. So, it is clear the republicans have nothing to say. That is why they have resorted to the tactics they have.
Posted by: William | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
Wow. It seems as though the very people on this blog, who are supporting Cindy McShame, are the trailer trash I pass on the way to work everyday. Please Get It…You’re not leaving the park, you will never have the money that the McShame’s have, so stop looking to them as an idol. Obama is fighting for trailer trash too!! Come on..The McShame’s never will. Their only contribution to your family is the daily twelve pack of Bud. Don’t you want more out of life? You should!!!
Posted by: DIGGY | August 30, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
Obama whines about McCain’s success, but the real question here should be how can we trust Obama to run a national budget when his family makes over $300,000 plus a year, buys a million dollar home, but has trouble paying off student loans. He obviously doesn’t manage his money well let alone a national budget.
Posted by: linda | August 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm
I think Cindy McCain missed the point. Obama did not say that nobody was allowed to make money, in fact I think he encourages that. What he said was, John McCain has forgotten what it is to have to struggle for it. But then again that happens to the elderly!
Posted by: Stephanie | August 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm
Someone should hurry up and send the anointed one, The Messiah to the gulf coast to turn away the hurricane.
Posted by: Obama Supporter | August 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm
*all of you hateful, ugly republicans make me so sad to live in this country.
Posted by: babs | Aug 30, 2008 5:02:24 PM*
Gee.. if you go back and read the comments, most of the hateful and vile comments come from the Obamabots. John McCain, in a class act, didn’t run an attack ad during Obama’s speech. When McCain announced his VP choice on Friday, the Obama camp immediately
all of you hateful, ugly republicans make me so sad to live in this country.
Posted by: babs | Aug 30, 2008 5:02:24 PM jumped on Palin saying she doesn’t have the experience…
Pot.. meet Kettle.
Governor Palin has MORE experience than the empty suit. How does voting present rather than taking a stand on an issue count as experience? What executive experience does Obama have? None. Palin runs an entire state. Governors have a lot of the same duties as a President, but just on a state level. Like a POTUS, governors are Commander-In-Chiefs of their state national guard. They are called upon to sign laws or veto. Barry just votes yes or no… or present.
Just some things to think about, although I know the liberals are unable to take a rational point seriously.
Posted by: John (the real John.. not that faker) | August 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm
John and Cindy were able to survive medical problems (cancer and a likin to hillbilly heroin) thanks to great medial care. Most of us would be dead if we drew those cards with the heath insurance available to working people like me.
Posted by: Jerry | August 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm
Forget McCain, Biden, Palin, and all of the other distractions. If you want to know the real truth about Obama, just Google 3 things:
1 – “Obama Ayers”
2 – “Obama Rashid Khalid”
3 – “Obama Alinsky”
Read a little of what you find. Then come back and give your informed opinions.
Posted by: Please Be Informed | August 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm
Go McCain and Sarah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Pat | August 30, 2008, 5:51 pm 5:51 pm
I can’t really say I was offended but beyond the magnificent delivery before the spectacular backdrop Obama’s speech was nothing more than the usual Liberal talking points. Which is strange considering his mantra is change… it was fantastic theater… complete with fireworks and movies stars… but I’ve been more inspired by several episodes of The West Wing!
http://www.UpYoursObama.com
Posted by: FRedStates | August 30, 2008, 5:52 pm 5:52 pm
Everyone finds a reason to feel emotionally “offended” these days. Cindy, get over it lady, its politics, there’s gonna be drama from both sides.
And ABC news, we get the point, you love McCain. I used to watch ABC all the time, but the bias drives me nuts. I’ve switched over to NBC.
Posted by: meh | August 30, 2008, 5:52 pm 5:52 pm
“and what they build and left ME”
That says it all, Cindy. Not a whit of a care for your elderly sister being left with nothing by the ol’ Pops of whom you are so proud. Because it’s not like ol’ Pops couldn’t spare leaving at the very least, to any other child of his other than you, the original ten grand you say he used to start up his booze business.
Please. Stop pretending that you’re one of us, and that one of the many properties you own, such as the “cabin”, is realy just a little ol’ “cabin.” Stop trying to cover up how much money John McCain lives on via you. Show your grandness. No one will mind that; becoming filthy rich and not paying taxes is THE American Dream. Keep on keepin’ on, and stop faking it.
P.S. Lose the pink cast. You’re not 12 years old, or even 44 years old, as is John’s very atrractive running mate.
Posted by: missfitz | August 30, 2008, 5:52 pm 5:52 pm
Oh dear, according to new polls, women are not thrilled with Ms Palin. Matter of fact, they are changing to Obama/Biden.
McCain/WTF 08
Posted by: Trish | August 30, 2008, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm
NOBAMA, What is the difference? The Bush administration believes in Corporate Welfare. Yep help all these companies that rob the investers and thats ok with you. Enough of this crap. All I know is that a lot of the middle class is worse off than the last 8 yrs. We want change.
Posted by: SouthernYankee | August 30, 2008, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm
1. Poor, poor Obama! Pretending to be middle class. What a hoax, after he loses he will continue to live a lavish lifestyle with his multi, multi millions the left is trying to hide that HE owns!
2. Why none of this when John Kerry who married into money? No one questioned his wife about her finances from the left! No one questioned him how many houses Theresa has. what hypocrits!
Posted by: Top Hat | August 30, 2008, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm
This is to a rocks cousin,Brick: If you want to vote for a slum lord lawyer whose half brother lives in hut, go ahead. That is the American way.
If you want to believe a baby polar bear came from the big bang, go ahead.
I don’t think Sarah is endorsing baby polar bear burgers, but she DOES enjoy Moose stew. McCain/Palin08
Posted by: Rhonda | August 30, 2008, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm
let em comments on some of the comments.
1/if somebody is having trouble putting ‘bread’ on the table what are they doing on the internet sending out emails? waiting for the george bush welfare check to show up on tuesday?
get a job at subway and get some free bread.
2/john mccain and barack obama have been on the government payroll almost their entire adults lives. obama’s pay ceck as a community organizer came from gov’t grants. supposed to be for poor people.
3/i have heard this story over and over.
obama gave the $10,000 he got from REZKO most recently to charity. what charity? certainly not his brother george. let’s see the documentation and proof of the charity. it sounds like a lie.
4/cindy mccain and michelle obama both make more money than their government addicted husbands. cindy from hensley distributing. michelle from uinv of chicago hospitals. michlle makes $320,000 and that is unsual since she was raised from making $108,300 after braxck was elected. does that mean that the alleged non-profit U. of CHICAGO thought she would now be able to bring in more federal kickbacks and schemes through OBAMA?
i think both obamas might be lying about student loans they both attended HARVARD on affirmative action government giveaway programs.
so obama is a lawyer, his wife is a lawyer, biden is a lawyer and biden’s wife has a PHd in education. what has biden’s wife done to make education better?
what have the three lawyers done to clean up “BIG LAW”?
Posted by: bsmith171 | August 30, 2008, 5:53 pm 5:53 pm
MARY—-BUY BUY THE MARKET IS AT A LOW—MAKE A FEW BUCKS ON SOME POOR DEVIL THAT LOST HIS HOME BECAUSE OF THE GREAT REPUBS.
Posted by: rodney | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
Who cares what Cindy thinks. She should watch John now with the new beauty queen Palin with him on the campaign trail. Obama is way above such privileged trash talk.
Posted by: Basil | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
Cindy McCain is probably a fine person. I am happy that she is a multi-millionaire who owns a private plane and many homes. Good for her.
However, she needs to develop a spine. If McCain becomes president people will be saying a lot worse things about her and her husband.
Whining about Obama picking on her wealth will not translate well with the many, many people struggling in the United States. They will have a very hard time identifying with someone who rakes in $5 million a year for doing nothing (according to a recent New York Times article on her family business).
Posted by: homer | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
The association smear that the Republicans are advancing is so silly. Obama was eight years old when Ayers was in the weathermen. He paid marketl value for his house. And many ministers say silly things. But McCain WAS a Keating five–no association there, just a corrupt politician.
Oh–and Obama’s birth certificate is on line.
I feel sorry for these smear merchants.
Is that all they got?
Posted by: Remember Katrina | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
Friends,
Let us begin by granting that Senators McCain and Obama and their wives are good people with whom we may or may not agree.
I am grateful to them for contributing so much of their lives to our nation. One of the reasons we have fewer and fewer bright and thoughtful people seeking public office is they are subject to hateful and ignorant comments from those who have failed so profoundly in their personal and professional lives.
Let’s also remember that Ralph Nader is also a candidate for president.
Please be respectful.
Thanks
Posted by: Bryan | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
Friends,
Let us begin by granting that Senators McCain and Obama and their wives are good people with whom we may or may not agree.
I am grateful to them for contributing so much of their lives to our nation. One of the reasons we have fewer and fewer bright and thoughtful people seeking public office is they are subject to hateful and ignorant comments from those who have failed so profoundly in their personal and professional lives.
Let’s also remember that Ralph Nader is also a candidate for president.
Please be respectful.
Thanks
Posted by: Bryan | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
As bizarre as it is wayward right wing nuts go about doom mongering and brain disengaged chanting for the uneducated by chanting the messiah this, the chosen one that, they obviously have forgotten that there are consequences for invoking God’s name in vain, don’t run crying when the inevitable happens in November and McCain-Bush suddenly realize that God wasn’t on their side. That’s what you get for blatantly exhibiting religious hypocrisy of the highest order and blasphemously proclaiming to be the party of God.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
Tough nuts, Cindy. The Reich-wingers don’t have a problem with lying about Michelle and Barak Obama. What the Obama camp has been saying are true, unlike McNasty and his Rovian ilk.
Posted by: Mandalaina | August 30, 2008, 5:54 pm 5:54 pm
Ralph: You should be defending Cindy’s wrinkle up rotten raisins McWar want to show off at the Miss Buffalo contest.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 30, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
Ralph: You should be defending Cindy’s wrinkle up rotten raisins McWar want to show off at the Miss Buffalo contest.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 30, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
Remember, folks: If a guy cheats on his wife, he’ll cheat you.
Yet, so many of you love McCain and that ‘script junkie pillhead of an adulteress wife of his, nevertheless.
Go figure.
Posted by: NoAnswerFromTheRightThereNeverIs | Aug 30, 2008 4:20:32 PM
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You hypocrite … you probably voted for that hound dog Bill Clinton twice. If of course, you were old enough. But, based on the level of your discourse, may be not.
Posted by: Skip | August 30, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
Bob wrote: “Actually, I work for Hillary, and I have never been paid, because Obama whelched on paying off her campaign debts. So until Obama pays me, I will keep on plugging away with my opinion. I can be bought. I am a democrat. And Obama pays. He is a Chicago poltician.”
I am gonna assume that you are a grown a** man, and so you should know better than writing something so idiotic.
In any event: how dare you assume that Obama should pay when he didn’t hire you? are you crazy? when I send my money to Obama, I expect him to use for his campaign and his alone – not to pay Hillary’s debts. Your candidate should have made better decisions throughout the primaries, and not run her campaign into debt. Moreover, campaign regulations prevent Obama from directly paying off Hillary’s debts, i.e. he cannot use the money his supporters donate to him in this manner. He can only ask them to do so and/or hold joint fundraisers with Hillary (which he has done).
And another things, I have a funny feeling that even if Obama’s supporters helped Hillary in this way, many of her supporters would still vote for McCain because you are such a bitter bunch!
Obviously, you weren’t listening to Hillary this week at the convention when she asked: “why were you in this?” Was it for the issues that Hillary believes in, or was it because you were voting AGAINST Obama???
Posted by: neen | August 30, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
Cindy Cindy,
I’m seriously offended that you didn’t learn anything from the cookie recipes and the Mother Theresa lies…
Your parents didn’t sell everything they had for $10,000. They mortgaged their house.
Come over to my side Ohio, so I can show you what having nothing looks like to a couple Vietnam vets and one Iraq vet who have to sleep in the streets of downtown Pittsburgh.
I’m also offended as an Army Veteran and a retired police officer that bookkeeper of the Keating 5 thinks she can just go over to Georgia to represent us. That’s even more of insult to all of us veterans. Especially from a woman who stole prescription drugs from a charity for our troops.
Posted by: Dee | August 30, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
What in the hell are “Repukelicans”? Did you perhaps mean to say Patriot and then just misspell it?
Posted by: The Todd | August 30, 2008, 5:55 pm 5:55 pm
How can Obama unify anything when he belonged to a racist church for 20 years-Jeremiah Wright, Michael Pfleger.
Or
When Obama says “A white man’s greed runs a world in need”
Or
When he calls his white grandmother “A typical white person”
Or
When Joe Biden says “You can’t go into a 7-11 without an Indian accent”
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
You know, Obama and Michelle aren’t exactly poor. They’re rolling in dough themselves, multi-millionaires twice over. And they got their dough by feeding at the public trough, not from legit businesses as Cindy McCain runs.
Liberals are such hypocrites. Look at that fat bloated Michael Moore, for instance, foaming at the mouth that a hurricane will hurt the Republicans, instead of real people in Louisiana. If he really cared about people he’d be down there helping them, but no, he actually thinks God sends a hurricane to hurt a political party.
You liberals are scum.
Posted by: Jill | August 30, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
It looks like Obama will reduce himself to politics as usual, change with emptiness. Why will he not debate McCain on a town hall venue. Is he lost without a tele prompter.
He is spreading fear,mistrust and hate instead of debate.
Lets have a townhall debate and keep the media superstars out of it.
Posted by: John V Carey | August 30, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
Why is it the Republicans think that attacking a Democrat is fair game but when Johnny McFlipFlop has so many houses he can’t even remember how many, the Democrats are somehow mean and unfair to bring it up? War, deficits, on-your-own Republicans
Posted by: Brad Thornton | August 30, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
Please, we all know only the Obama train is allowed to be offended in this election!!! Everyone else is fair game. Right Ken.
Posted by: Walter | August 30, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
I have nothing against anyone or any family being ultra-rich. That’s how we roll in America. It’s called SUCCESS. But the Corporations are another story. At a minimum the Federal Government should hike the tariffs on all that Chinese-made junk that we buy and force the manufacturing jobs back to America. If John McCain doesn’t pull the lever on that then he will lose the election. I like the guy and I think he has more character than Obama (who comes across as too smug — sort of like A-Rod of the NY Yankees — smug and warm but phony) but people are very concerned about the way the Democrats and Republicans have turned their backs on them over the last twenty years with respect to jobs. All of you moron politicians better wake up and fix this problem in a hurry.
Posted by: Ralph | August 30, 2008, 5:56 pm 5:56 pm
Proven by the comments here, the lefty Obamanuts just keep showing the world their classlessness, their hate filled minds, and their lack of education and restraint. Keep it up! The Republicans are lovin’ it!!!
Posted by: Ann | August 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
Hateful Liberal Losers make the nasty comments because they hate America.
If they can’t sit home and collect a check for doing nothing all day, they cry and whine like little babies.
If you don’t WORK you shouldn’t EAT Period. Stop living off the hard working taxpayers and GET A JOB!
Posted by: Pete | August 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
So what did Cindy think of the “celebrity” commercials? Did those offend her too? Because they sure effing offended me.
Posted by: Patrick | August 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
So what did Cindy think of the “celebrity” commercials? Did those offend her too? Because they sure effing offended me.
Posted by: Patrick | August 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
The point O made was that someone who has approved and voted with GWB doing NOTHING to give a bit of a break to the poor and the middle class obviously is out of touch. There is nothing wrong with success and money; however it’s what you do with it that reveals one’s character. NOBODY needs 7 houses; I would feel ashamed, especially as a public servant. By the way, Cindy, if you can’t take the heat, then don’t get involved in campaigns. It is immoral that the wealthiest nation on earth does not provide a high standard of education for all those who want it and totally immoral that the country does not provide health care for all- no hard working family should lose their ONE home because of disease – NOT in the U.S.A.! That is not government hand out- that is government’s responsibiity for the welfar of it’s people so stop the scare tactics that Obama is going to make you all socialist/communist. Cut the fat for all the pigs at the trough to pay for these two things; after all the constitution is “for the PEOPLE” is it not? You know, the taxpaers who pay governement wages????? You guys better turn it around or the U.S. is downt the tubes for good; why some of you can’t see that is mind blowing.
Posted by: lily | August 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
Just remember – it’s barry HUSSEIN obama. Nuff said.
Posted by: vito | August 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
I thought this whinny little snot had promised to run a campaign without personal attacks, another lie from this muslim loving, white hating, left wing loving radical,
Posted by: stan | August 30, 2008, 5:57 pm 5:57 pm
An article about an interview with Mrs. McCain, yet it has about 2/3 of the text devoted to some Obama whore slashing and buring the McCain’s. One has got to love the unbiased American media. The same media seen cheering on Obama at his Hitler like rally. The same media that immediately came out against Sarah Palin with only her bachelors degree and not enough experience; unlike the much more seasoned Obama with his time in the Senate — most of it spent campaigning to be President.
F- ya all!
Posted by: jra | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
I am saddened by this discussion, we have two great americans running for president although I believe Obama is wrong on the issues and does not appear to be a strong leader. I think he is a good man. John McCain has spent he life serving others and has been ahead of his senate brothers an sisters in meeting the needs of the american people. I believe it is immature to seriously consider voting for Obama. I know it might make you feel good but it is destructive to the exact people you think you are helping. Grow up
Sarah is awesome
Posted by: jay | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
Cindy would make a great VP.
Posted by: Alan Scher | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
I went from Phoenix to New York on a Southwest Airlines flight several years ago, and personally met John McCain with my wife. It was a surprise to me that he was on that flight at all. It was even more of a surprise to me that he was riding in coach in an aisle seat, with all the people he is so out of touch with.
He is exactly the opposite of what Barak Hussein wants us to think!
Posted by: aztruthseeker | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
It’s really sad how downright mean and hateful you Democrats are. You have nothing going for you but your hate and that’s all you’ll ever have.
Posted by: Dave A. | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
Cindy would make a great VP.
Posted by: Alan Scher | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
America deserves comeuppance. For precisely that reason I support John McCain for President. McCain wants to fast-track the nation into more wars. Mavericky. He will heap bigger debts onto more massive debts, and America’s future generations will be over a barrel to China and Saudi Arabia — who OWN America.
McCain will accomplish all this half-asleep, like a dithering old confused Mr. Magoo.
At his side will be his charmed wife — a drug-addict and convicted felon who is so far removed from the reality of the average American that she might as well be Marie Antoinette at Versailles.
Please vote for John McCain America, please!!
Posted by: Simon R. | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
The only way Mc Flipper will be president is again to steal the election. By the way did you know the name Blackwell from Ohio? Manipulation of the machine. Evidently Rove called in Ohio and told this guy that takes care of those voting machines that he has to take the fall. He threaten him and his wife. He is singing like a songbird. Rove is crapping in his pants.
Posted by: Southern Yankee | August 30, 2008, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm
So much hate in these blogs, but all to no avail on the Dem side. I was there for the announcement of Sarah for VP. Awesome choice and the excitement in the room was ELECTRIC! This woman has more balls than the whole House and Senate combined – Mrs Smith goes to Washington and a landslide in November for the GOP team. I haven’t met a Dem today who is not in crazed fear for the future of their party and a GOP man, and particularily women who aren’t excited and ready to work toward a 20% victory. These are exciting times!!
Posted by: Dennis in Ohio | August 30, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm
delilah SAID: As a new American; I do not want nationalized health care or whatever; I believe in free enterprise!!
YOUR TOO DAM# NEW TO HAVE AN OPINION, UNTIL YOU CAN TRACE YOUR FAMILY ROOTS IN TTHIS COUNTRY 2 OR MORE CENTURIES, THEN YOU CAN HAVE AN OPINION.
CINDY CROOKED A33 FATHER MADE HIS MONEY PREETY MUCH THE SAME WAY THE KENNEDY’S DID, THROUGH UNDERGROUND DOUBLE DEALING. ANYWAYS HOW WOULD SHE KNOW, SHE STILL THINKS SHE’S AN ONLY CHILD…SICK
Posted by: plb | August 30, 2008, 5:59 pm 5:59 pm
ArugulaNewYork stated:
“Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy.”
Excuse me, but you are thinking of the Kennedy’s (specifically rum runner Joe)-prohibition was long over by the end of WWII when Cindy’s father started his legal business.
The snobbery of the supercilious left is so amazingly unreflective. They gained what they think is an education by simply showing up (in the classrooms of Ayers, Churchill, et.al) and having their mommies and daddies throw good money after bad. Exactly what Obama wants more of, with, of course, the extra “investment” of government thrown in.
The lack of any historical knowledge or context from the bigoted authors of these left leaning posts is not surprising given their candidate. Obama, too, has no knowledge of history (no matter how recent), and, like them would like to hide his own in anonymity.
Though your candidate remains unvetted by the press, the truth is out there if any of you chose to do a little research.
Where are the references for Obama from his constituents? How could he teach at the University of Chicago, with it’s proud tradition of publication, and produce no legal scholarship, only two autobiographies? Do you never question why the only thing you know about this man is what he choses to tell you, or filter through Hollywood direction?
As citizens you are truly pathetic.
But there are those on the left who are honest enough to do their research:
http://globallabor.blogspot.com/2008/04/who-sent-obama.html
Posted by: Mark Cunningham | August 30, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
suv2001, ROTFLMAO, that was good!
Posted by: Trish | August 30, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
OH Boo Hoo Hoo Cindy McSame.
John McCain is a war hero. NO question.
But we do not need his viewpoints as President.
I want Universal Health care…I dont want to worry about losing coverage when I change jobs…..Democrats are for the working man. Republicans are for themselves and their solution is “free markets solve all of our problems”…..yeah, that is really working now isnt it? Free Markets will not solve the major problems because greed gets in the way – it’s human nature unfortunately.
Go Obama / Biden 2008!!! Let’s get our Country back.!
Posted by: Cyndilu9 | August 30, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
ArugulaNewYork stated:
“Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy.”
Excuse me, but you are thinking of the Kennedy’s (specifically rum runner Joe)-prohibition was long over by the end of WWII when Cindy’s father started his legal business.
The snobbery of the supercilious left is so amazingly unreflective. They gained what they think is an education by simply showing up (in the classrooms of Ayers, Churchill, et.al) and having their mommies and daddies throw good money after bad. Exactly what Obama wants more of, with, of course, the extra “investment” of government thrown in.
The lack of any historical knowledge or context from the bigoted authors of these left leaning posts is not surprising given their candidate. Obama, too, has no knowledge of history (no matter how recent), and, like them would like to hide his own in anonymity.
Though your candidate remains unvetted by the press, the truth is out there if any of you chose to do a little research.
Where are the references for Obama from his constituents? How could he teach at the University of Chicago, with it’s proud tradition of publication, and produce no legal scholarship, only two autobiographies? Do you never question why the only thing you know about this man is what he choses to tell you, or filter through Hollywood direction?
As citizens you are truly pathetic.
But there are those on the left who are honest enough to do their research:
http://globallabor.blogspot.com/2008/04/who-sent-obama.html
Posted by: Mark Cunningham | August 30, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
If Oprah was asked how many homes did she have and she said, “that question is for someone over my pay scale”, it would have been ok. Only because it would have been by someone from modest beginnings made it big. I guess that is ok? But if John McCain says he does not know, shame on him, that evil man! You hypocrites!!!!
Posted by: Thom | August 30, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
The largest increase to consumers has nothing to do with the minimum wage. It’s all about the price of fuel. Bush was put in office to make his oil buddies richer and he exceeded their best hopes. McCain want’s nothing more than continue helping the rich get richer. The best off this country ever was the middle class workers prospered. Now the middle class is almost non existant.
Bush and the Republicans have ruined the American economy during their watch and the public knows it and is fed up with it. Donald Duck could beat John McCain but fortunatly we have Obama.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
I am offended at women that mess with married men.
Posted by: Pat | August 30, 2008, 6:01 pm 6:01 pm
She’s offended? What a surprise. Just the extreme stress of signing autographs, shaking hands and clapping adoringly at all speeches that praise her husband has been enough to offend and strain the high-strung filly’s delicate sensibilities and put her wrist into a brace. God help her if she would have to actually work a day in her life. I am offended a her speeches where she proclaims to be an only child, when her half sister is not acknowledged and was left nothing from her father’s accumulated wealth. The father may have had problems with the mother, but does that mean you discount the child of the marriage? Must be some of that “ownership” policy – you are on your “own” first child. Cindy McCain stole a married man from a long-term marrage. Must be an example of McCain’s change and reform plans or just an example of “family values.” Out with the old wife, in with the new. I think she’s the one who is offensive in her drama. What did she think would happen in a political campaign? The opponent would stand up and applaud the opposition. She needs to get over herself.
Posted by: Harvest | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Phil Gramm was right about the whiners. He was talking about poor poor pitiful Cindy.
Posted by: ericmiami | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Amazing. After Cindy and John conspired together to disinherit Cindy’s two half-sisters (wonder how many times Cindy did the nasty with Dad to get that done), they are now claiming that inheriting millions by cheating your sisters is the American dream? Do I have that right?
Posted by: POed Lib | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Hey Republicans, – You claim to be the party of Family Values. MCain left his sick wife to marry the rich junkie whore Cindy. (drug stealer). He made jokes about Chelsea Clinton’s looks and thinks that the joke about a woman raped by a gorrilla is funny. He calls his current wife( the junkie whore) a trollop and a c**t. All this seems like the character of a good man to you guys?? Hypocrites the lot of you.
Posted by: feminist50 | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Ken Kennedy, youre and idiot!!!!!
You can go with your obama savior too. Russia needs people like you!!!!!
Posted by: joe | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
This is a bad way for Obama to go. First attack Hillary and all the while saying leave my wife alone. THEN he attacks Cindy McCain, next will be Sara Palin. This man deserves to lose the election. He has a problem with strong, valiant women apparently.
Posted by: Amy | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
The McCain’s have money. Bid deal. If you work your a** off instead of whining you deserve to have money. It is part of the American dream.
Then comes Obama and the Dummycrats who want to tax it. Why should anybody work? All they have to do is vote for Obama and live off the Government.
As for me I’m voting for McCain/Palin
Posted by: Brian | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
I went from Phoenix to New York on a Southwest Airlines flight several years ago, and personally met John McCain with my wife. It was a surprise to me that he was on that flight at all. It was even more of a surprise to me that he was riding in coach in an aisle seat, with all the people he is so out of touch with.
He is exactly the opposite of what Barak Hussein wants us to think!
Posted by: aztruthseeker | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Cindy’s DAD has a rags-to-riches story, and I have no doubt HE knew how hard struggling to make a business succeed really was. That doesn’t mean either Cindy has the right to talk about the struggles her parents had – she didn’t do anything but receive the benefits of her parents’ hard work!
Posted by: pakaal | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
McCain’s VP pic was BRILLIANT!!
Dems are rightfully scared out of their minds. Can they really blow 3 elections in a row?? I’m independant but have voted Dem for the past few elections. I am so done with this party of losers.
McCain / Paiin 08!!
Posted by: Scott in Boston | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Which American dream are the McCain’s living?
Cindy: Wait for hard working parent to die and leave you a fortune then develop a drug habit so bad that you steal from charity.
John: Leave your injured first wife for no other reason than you run into a drug addict “beauty queen” who has inherited money which she never contributed to earning.
Posted by: TruthHurts | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Dear Michelle Obama,
Why is it that you have never been proud of this country?
Are you not proud of the fact that you got a free ride to Princeton?
Michelle has resigned her position as director of TreeHouse Foods Inc where she has served since 2005.
TreeHouse Foods is one of the main suppliers to Wal-Mart and Senator Obama has come out against Wal-Mart’s labor practices in the past. Michelle made six figures at her post.
CAN YOU SAY HYPOCRITE!!!
Posted by: Peter | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
The McCain’s have money. Bid deal. If you work your a** off instead of whining you deserve to have money. It is part of the American dream.
Then comes Obama and the Dummycrats who want to tax it. Why should anybody work? All they have to do is vote for Obama and live off the Government.
As for me I’m voting for McCain/Palin
Posted by: Brian | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
I do not even want to hear this whining from Cindy McCain….If you cannot handle politics, then ask your husband to stop running. IT’S POLITICS…CHICAGO STYLE, CINDY!!! Just like when you came behind Michelle Obama to try and make light of what she said concerning being proud of America.
I do not want to hear this nonsensical whining……This is race baiting as far as I’m concerning. The image of a Black man offending a White woman….Remember Emmit Til from Chicago? Beaten and murdered for being accused of whistling at a white woman….and thrown in the Mississippi
River with a stone around his neck….I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR THIS STUPID STUFF CINDY!!!!! Do not dare try and conjure up images of a Black man attacking a White woman’s family…Don’t try it!!!!
The government of Russia has already said that America instigated the war with Georgia and Russia to shape the election. If this is true, which I will not put pass certain folks, that’s demonic!!!! Don’t try your silly and dirty tactics to keep this Black prince from being president of the United States….Because he will win!!!
Posted by: shalom | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
OK folks altogether now, and a 1, and a 2 and a 3……BOO HOO. Now that you know how dearly we feel about you Cindy, let’s hear how you felt when you were cheating with Johnny Boy behind Carol’s back.
Posted by: Butch Dillon | August 30, 2008, 6:02 pm 6:02 pm
Vice President Sarah Palin. The most beautiful sounding name I’ve ever heard. Check-mate.
Posted by: roughfun | August 30, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm
Lordrobot: “I will never vote for a pot head crack user for president.” Hmmm, but I have a feeling you voted twice for a pot head cocaine snorting DRUNK …glad you have your priorities set.
“Great students were turned away from Princeton and Harvard Law to make token room for the Obamas” Oh, really? You must be on the admissions board, then, since you seem to know he didn’t qualify on his own merit? Let’s see…BO graduated near the top of his class, with honors, and was head of the law review. On the other hand, McLame had a Navy admiral Dad help him into school, where he was in the BOTTOM 1/2 PERCENT of his class! It seems that true achievement disgusts you, whereas you find old-fashioned slackers to be more impressive.
Posted by: Dantheguy9 | August 30, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm
I’ve read a lot of these posts…and am disappointed by both sides…I feel that McCain and Obama both love this country. This election will affect the future of this country, our economy, our international standing, our children. The comments that are being said have nothing to do with who will lead this country to a better tomorrow for us all. The comments are filled with hatred and ignorance. Barack Obama is christian, not muslim. Even if he were muslim, that wouldn’t have an impact on his ability to lead this country. We all have a bad habit of reacting…I’ve been reminded how easily people look for a target and focus on the insignificant rather than the heart of the matter. John McCain served our country and served it well. I could keep going but I won’t…I just want to say…the color of one man’s skin and the size of another man’s bank account are not going to affect our country. The reactions of the American People to the beliefs and actions of these two men is what will affect our country. We have a choice to make this election matter, to make it be about what is best for our futures, not about hatred and petty nonsense. Be smart and rise above the initial reaction to lash out…take time to get to the heart of both these men. God bless America.
Posted by: Camille | August 30, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm
Whiny little snot?!?!
Take your hands out of your lap and look in the mirror. Most “muslim” hating service boys are really wishing for a muslim to set them free like their mommies did.
Posted by: Frannie | August 30, 2008, 6:03 pm 6:03 pm
Have you ever heard of a good piece of elephant? HEE HAW
Posted by: Bob Graham | August 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
Hi, I’m Barrack Obama, yes, I am a communist, and I dream of a country where black people can say what they wan’t but white people can’t say shitt.
This message was approved by me, Barrack Obama
Posted by: Barrack Obama | August 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
Dave A.
There is plenty of hate on both sides, and plenty of good as well. People are people. Unfortunately, the hateful ones are more likely to hang out on the internet.
Posted by: jock59801 | August 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
cindy stop crying not everyone is going to care what you think – for once your money is working against you and not for you so its not fair! how about the people who lost the home they put so much time and energy into? the only one they had!!
get a thicker skin-buy one if you want!
Posted by: melissa | August 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
And another thing:
Cindy McCain is offended because Obama is pointing out how wealthy her husband is, but she was not offended when her husband called her a C**T!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: neen | August 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
The McCain’s donated 28% of the income to charity last year, the Obama’s donated 4.4% of their income. Then again this is typical, the Democrats don’t give their money to charity they want to give other people’s money away. Republicans give large amounts to charity. Democrats need to walk the walk instead of saying the Republicans are out of touch. Republicans donate more and do more for their communities.
It must be because they are out of touch or maybe they actually care more. It is easy to promise and redistribute wealth when it is other peoples money.
Posted by: MP | August 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
Would you people please shut up about how our country is deteriorating! It is not deteriorating an the democrats should be held accountable to making such false claims just to get elected since they have nothing else. The whole DNC convention was absolutely pathetic and quite frankly a major embarrassment. I have never been so embarrassed for my country then watching you democratic lyers bad mouth America. And Obama is the biggest embarrassment of them all!
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 6:04 pm 6:04 pm
By the time November arrives Americans will know who Obama really is. To really get a good understanding of how Obama made his rise to power the book The Case Against Barack Obama is quite informative.
It’s amazing how many coincidences there with his “here an earmark, contract or grant”, “there an earmark,contract or grant”, etc. Interesting how his wife got a $200K raise in one year just a couple months before he earmarked her employer with $1 million. Makes one wonder…
Gov Palin has dealt with this sort of corruption in Alaska. Maybe she can help get to the bottom of this stuff.
Posted by: GettingToKnowHim | August 30, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm
Obama is threatening anyone and everyone for mentioning his connection to terrorist William Ayers. Now this is a real issue – would be president connected to a terrorist who boasted he “did not do enough” even after bombing the Capitol in the 70′s. Everything else pales in comparison. Down with Obama and his anti-American cronies!
Posted by: watchmaster64 | August 30, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm
It is a sad sad shame that there are some in this country that are envious of the wealthy and attack capitalism at every turn. This country is the greatest and most powerful in the world, precisely because of the belief in the American dream. Everyone should be wealthy, or at the very least have the opportunity to acheive. Those that accept entitlement have very little, and even less to be proud of. Hmmm, sounds like liberalism. Damn the rich.
Posted by: ben | August 30, 2008, 6:05 pm 6:05 pm
Quote:”Obama, unlike ANY of the republicans in or running for office, actually earned his money all himself. He went to Harvard Law school and got a great job, as did his wife.”
Better study up on the Messiah, he was
bankrolled by Grandma, (the one he threw
under the bus?) The Messiah wants to pull
everyone under the control of the government
who really wants that? He panders by promising
everyone some kind of Federal handout.
Mrs. McCain really does good in the world,
while Michelle Obama conspires with her
hospital to shunt the poor blacks to other
hospitals. She also conspires to funnel money
to a Messiah fundraiser. The Messiah has
no experience, but he won’t need it.
Posted by: Lulu Jones | August 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
I hope the rest of the world is in the same state of decline as ours. Reading these threads makes one realize the sad shape of our educational system. We are more than a nation of whiners–we are a nation of vacuous imbeciles.
Posted by: charles | August 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
I love citizens of the USA. So diverse so informed. You are reading this article which has government dollars (your and mine)supporting some part of the act ,you drove home on roads built with government dollars, you send your kids to schools either funded by government dollars or private schools operating as non profit and getting tax breaks on government dollars. You participate in revenue redistribution insurance programs. You are so poor you have to because you can’t afford the full tilt, and then you spew the new “N” word, “Socialist”. Get F**king real! Itg is YOU who steal from others and then hide in your SUV. What a comedy you sheeples are, follow the leader to the next greener pasture of propaganda and leave your excrement there . LOL
Posted by: Bob Graham | August 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
McCain may not have known how many houses he has right off the bat…..but everyone got the exact number, and details, within few minutes. Hey Barack, how many half siblings do you have? I’ll spot you a few years to come up with right answer on that one…
Posted by: jdr | August 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
I hope the rest of the world is in the same state of decline as ours. Reading these threads makes one realize the sad shape of our educational system. We are more than a nation of whiners–we are a nation of vacuous imbeciles.
Posted by: charles | August 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
Cindy looks like one of those 50′s sifi movie housewives that are controled by something from outer space.You never do see the back of her neck do you?
Posted by: Jerry | August 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
Vote for your gender women! With McCain we get a woman in the WH, with McCain, we can get Hill in the WH in 2012!
Posted by: bluebird | August 30, 2008, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm
I find it funny, for lack of another word, that Obama slams Sen. McCain for being out of touch with America, because he doesn’t know how many houses he owns, yet Obama lives in a house that costs how much? Over 1 million dollars. His two girls goes to which public school? If your going to slam someone for being wealthy, your point is less taken when you yourself are wealthy. Ppl that live in glass houses should not throw stones.
McCain/Palin…Obama should be afraid, he should be very afraid…
Posted by: Mr. Bill | August 30, 2008, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm
Mr. Obama was elected to represent this constituent in Washington. I can’t name one thing he has done for me. He is a product of my state’s political system that is the laughing stock of the nation. Chicago? Corruption a joke. Illinois? All we do is put our ex-governors in prison. (Blagoyavich is next)This is where Barack comes from and I fear for our nation if we put a pedigreed politician from Illinois in the White House. We have the highest gas prices east of California. The highest sales taxes. Some of the worst crime. Oh, yeah…he’ll be great for America.
Posted by: gg | August 30, 2008, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm
Obama did not say one thing about Cindy McCain’s family and certainly nothing about Cindy. If Cindy wants to be offended, why doesn’t she say something about McCain’s comment to the biker rally and entering his wife in the wet t-shirt contest. What a looser.
Obama commented, and rightly so, about comment’s that McCain made himself, ie, McCain’s perception of what is middle class, and about McCain’s inabaility to remember how many houses he owns. The point being, McCain is out of touch with real people. Well, duh!
Posted by: mmclarke | August 30, 2008, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm
Stephanopolous: You are transparently shilling for the defeat of Obama. That’s why I am done watching ABC. You speak more in McCain’s ad than anyone. It’s good to see that ABC ratings are going the same way as NY Times stock..steadily downward. Karmic justice for the anti-Obama shill NY Times. Maybe your conscience will kick in on January 20, 2009.
Posted by: ABCHATESOBAMA | August 30, 2008, 6:07 pm 6:07 pm
Feminist50: You got it right. These people stand for nothing! They are posting comments trying to pretend McStupid understands the average Americans plight. He does not nor does his plastic barbie doll wife, who has enough garbage in her past to make Madonna look like Mother Teresa.
Please people…save your time and stop the non-sense.
Tell me where McStupid’s daughter is, you know the one that looks a little different than the image they are portraying. Utter non-sense.
Barack/Biden 08
Posted by: Shianne | August 30, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm
Who has been the majority in Congress for the past 4 years?? Democrats!
Who has blocked all efforts to relieve the dependence on foreign oil? Democrats!
Who wants to turn our country into a communist state?? Democrats!
Who wants to make our health care system so ineffective that it will take the average patient 8 months to get in a hospital to have an operation?? Democrats!
Who supports infanticide? Democrats!
Who would remove all mention of God from our court houses, schools, and all government facilities?? Democrats
Who says they want to help the poor?
Obama ( The Democrat Messiah) Then why hasn’t he helped his own brother who is living in poverty??
HOW CAN ANY PERSON CLAIM TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND VOTE FOR A DEMOCRAT?????????
NOOBOMA
Posted by: Gary Peek | August 30, 2008, 6:08 pm 6:08 pm
There is nothing subversive about a person not having at the tip of their tongue the detais of all their investments. Even Joe Biden said the reason the under class is growing so fast is because certain groups of people come from dysfunctional families generation after generation after generation. They don’t finish high school, so they are unemployable, but because of their chosen lifestyle, they live off the income of successful Americans. Skin color has nothing to do with it, but chosen lifestyle has everything to do with it. When you are not raised in a family with father and mother, but left on your own, with no nurturing or encouragement to do well in school, it’s not the governments fault, and you are the governments responsibility. When will the Democratic party learn that. They are the reason poverty flourishes. They enable it…then say McCain doesn’t get it. They don’t get it.J
Posted by: Jean | August 30, 2008, 6:09 pm 6:09 pm
Simon R, Right on brother. You speak the truth. I would like to remind people of the Keating 5. POW so what. My family have 60 yrs of military service. All democratics and they think McCain using POW is dumb. Answer what does his POW status make him right to be president? All the military men in my family said being a POW doesn’t do it. My family members were would in combat. They said what makes them qualified to be president. Nothing. They said he has a quick temper and we dont need someone like that in office.
But my husband who retired from the military said they should put McCain because the republicans have already screwed things up so bad that they should fix the mess they caused. He said had Clinton did the things that Bush has gotten away with he would be in jail. But you repbulicans will give the lying president a pass. He has destroyed our country. He is a sorry excuse for a president. I admired his dad a lot more. It’s to bad that he didn’t pass down the right stuff.
Posted by: Southern Yankee | August 30, 2008, 6:09 pm 6:09 pm
Aren’t over 95% of all home owning Americans paying their mortgages on time? That means that less than 5% are delinquent or in forclosure or foreclosed. And didn’t the Bush administration recently sign into law a bill helping those delinquent homeowners who have the income and assets and guts to be helped? The answers to the above? Yes. Yes. And yes.
It is not the fault of over 95% of us that less than 5% of us cannot handle their finances responsibly. Whether McCain owns no house, one house or seven houses has nothing to do with the issue. There always will be a small percentage of people who bite off more than they can chew and who can’t afford the lifestyle they’ve chosen for and by themselves. I don’t see how this is my fault, your fault or John McCain’s fault.
Posted by: Patrick C. | August 30, 2008, 6:09 pm 6:09 pm
THAT’S RIGHT DEMS…..ATTACK !!!!
Attack John McCain, Attack that crypt-keeper looking wife of his, Attack Sarah “what’s-her-face”, and even Attack fat-boy Rush Limburger !!!!
GIVE THESE CLOWNS PURE H#LL !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Raider | August 30, 2008, 6:10 pm 6:10 pm
Peter:
Can you say STUPID? Because those are your comments….STUPID!!! concerning beautiful Michelle….just stupid!!! Go ahead and say it Peter….Say it!!! Say, that my comments are stupid about Michelle Obama….’cause they are…
Posted by: shalom | August 30, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm
Cindy should be concern with this fact, that Palin will not have time to bond with her 4 month old special needs baby while on the campaign trail.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 30, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm
To: Peter
Who needs to go Pick a Peck of Pickled Peckers
“Are you not proud of the fact that you got a free ride to Princeton?”
Michelle Obama EARNED her degree from Princeton and Harvard through scholarship not from an affirmative action giveaway. Maybe when you get done scratching through your lap of paper and crayons you may someday can grow up and get your GED.
Posted by: Frannie | August 30, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm
Well, the lunatic fringe lefties are out in force. Obama ran on being an agent of change, but his platform is pure socialist pap. He promised to run a different campaign, but here he is, going negative. He’s exactly like Kerry and McGovern. No difference, except they had some credentials, and he has none. You want to attack McCain for wealth? Did you see the private jets landing in Denver? The SUV’s idling for hours outside the convention center? You guys are such suckers. There isn’t any free lunch, Robin Hood was a fairy tale. If you want to be well off, you are going to have to work for it, not take it from someone else. If you had any pride you would be ashamed of what the democrat party has become. Harry Truman would be sad by this spectacle.
Posted by: Russ | August 30, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm
aww come on. cindy’s subtly playing the sexist card! she’s gonna swoon women with this. the black guy is attacking a white woman! OMG! help HER!
Posted by: obamabiden | August 30, 2008, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm
Don’t hold your breath Cindy. Michelle Obama offends me ever time she opens her big mouth and I’ve never got an apology.
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
Ralph or is your name dufus? Whatever one you prefer, GOD does not like ugly and that would be you!
Is this all you have really? Barack is a baby killer? What a pathetic American and I use that term loosely.
Get a life dude. Let the anger go. There is nothing you can do or others like you. Barack is going to take this country by storm. We will finally have a thinking President that can actually get things done. How does it feel to have so much anger? Why do you bother getting up every morning?
Posted by: Shianne | August 30, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
My God! Are you people America’s future? I’ve never seen such a collective display of ignorance and hatred, all in one place, in my whole life. You people need to get out among your fellow citizens more often and realize there’s a lot more to life than sitting in a room all alone and hating everyone in the world because they’re not exactly the way you want them to be.
Posted by: Phil | August 30, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
Just pick someone from the south side of Chicago and put ‘em in the white house. That has to be the best way for change. I can be president too, if I had a suite and paint my face black. This guy is a disaster waiting to happen. Bill Clinton is smarter and see where he got this country, no towers, all gone. He allowed Osama and his cronies to go to airline pilot school here.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
The typical double-standard play; one of the Dems favorite cards. When it’s their candidate, spouses & children are off limits. So much for elevating the debate.
Posted by: Proud veteran | August 30, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
The typical double-standard play; one of the Dems favorite cards. When it’s their candidate, spouses & children are off limits. So much for elevating the debate.
Posted by: Proud veteran | August 30, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
we are in the middle of 2 wars.
we are in debt to china..
gas is 4 something.
people cant afford their homes.
people are calling these people whiners??
right what is food & shelter really!! its not a necessity so stop freaking out america the republicans say so..
Posted by: melissa | August 30, 2008, 6:12 pm 6:12 pm
A few years ago, my wife and I were traveling from Phoenix to New York on southwest Airlines. I believe we had to make a stop in Washington. Anyway, I was surprise to see John McCain on that plane at all, but even more, to see him riding in an aisle seat IN COACH WITH ALL THE PEOPLE HE IS SO OUT OF TOUCH WITH! I am not the original John McCain fan, but he is exactly the opposite of what Barak Hussein would like us to think!
Posted by: aztruthseeker | August 30, 2008, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm
Hey Ralph, take a deep breath. You sound like the redneck where I live. This woman said the Bush was chosen by God to be president. She really felt that. So I said to her taking your logic then God chose Hitler for Germany and Saddam For Iraq. After all they pray to God also.
Posted by: Southern Yankee | August 30, 2008, 6:14 pm 6:14 pm
So the fact that her father’s organized crime connections are the reason she has that wealth doesn’t bother her.
She can’t rewrite this past…
http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/2008/08/nyt-links-cindy-mccain-and-don.php
Why am I not surprised she’s trying to do so.
Posted by: kravitz | August 30, 2008, 6:14 pm 6:14 pm
Obama is a total communist.
He wants to give tax-breaks to 95% of Americans.
Like I said – a total communist.
Posted by: dinsdale p. | August 30, 2008, 6:14 pm 6:14 pm
Take heart fellow conservatives: When liberals finally grow up, get a real education and a productive job (which some never do), and start paying serious taxes … they become conservatives!!!
Posted by: larry | August 30, 2008, 6:14 pm 6:14 pm
Cindy is offended?! what a laugh. I’m glad that Obama didn’t give some stupid “I have a dream speach” and used his time to attack the GOP and McCain. the GOP political tatics is what gave us Bush and the disater that followed. i want to see a political war. i want to see Obama/Biden put the smackdown on McCain/Palin. the GOP is a cancer that this country must eliminate if it is to survive and stay a world power. Obama/Biden ’08
Posted by: N | August 30, 2008, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm
At first I was appalled at McCain’s pick but then when I heard her talk (without a teleprompter, Obama?) she really sounds like she’s on the ball.
Then I turned on CNN and MSNBC and they were jumping out of windows, pissing in their pants, generally freaking out about the whole thing. McCAIN HIT A BIG NERVE!
Change? Biden is just an old angry white man, inside the beltway idiot.
Posted by: Paul Azinger | August 30, 2008, 6:16 pm 6:16 pm
I am still trying to figure out how obama during the housing boom was able to get 300k knocked off the listing price for his million dollar home. And whats up with the land deal with Michelle Obama and Tony Reszko .
p.s.
1 million foreclosed homes but 17million new home buyers in the last 8 years.
Posted by: Mojack | August 30, 2008, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm
I don’t remember who said this, but one of the speakers at the convention said if you like the idea of having 7 houses, vote for McCain, but if you’d rather have 1 house near a nice school district with health health insurance, vote Obama. I thought, wow, you just made McCain sound cool. Cause obviously anyone with enough money to afford 7 houses could also afford good schooling and health insurance, so why have 1 house when you can have 7?
Posted by: greencow | August 30, 2008, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm
“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.”
- Winston Churchill
I think I’d rather have an unequal share of blessing, but Barak Obama, of course, would rather we all be miserable together. Thank goodness for people like Cindy McCain’s parents who take risks to fight for the American dream for them and their children. We should all be offended that anyone, regardless of party, gender, race, etc. would seek to put down our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. As John McCain said, he wants all of us to be able to get rich – why not? I don’t see very many poor people donating to charities or creating jobs. I have nothing against poorer people, but I do have something against a man who wants me to join them and discourages those who seek or have wealth.
Posted by: Cassie | August 30, 2008, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm
I don’t remember who said this, but one of the speakers at the convention said if you like the idea of having 7 houses, vote for McCain, but if you’d rather have 1 house near a nice school district with health health insurance, vote Obama. I thought, wow, you just made McCain sound cool. Cause obviously anyone with enough money to afford 7 houses could also afford good schooling and health insurance, so why have 1 house when you can have 7?
Posted by: greencow | August 30, 2008, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm
“AngieJ:Deb do your homework. It’s not any family making 150K- it’s 250K. That’s a 100K difference- which sounds like a lot to me. It sounds like you have so much money you can’t tell the difference between the two. You might be a little out of touch yourself.
Yes, Cindy McCain’s father earned his money, but if you know the history behind it, I don’t think he earned it ‘honestly’.”
I’m hardly out of touch, we worked damn hard for what we have. We live in a very middle class neighborhood. We SACRIFICED and lived below the poverty line for 3 YEARS.We tooks risks that most people could never understand (just like you)and made them pay off. And I’ll let you in on a secret, there is no mysterious way that “rich” people keep from paying taxes. “Rich” people pay taxes, we have paid more in taxes than most people pay in a lifetime. Someday AngieJ when you graduate from college, get a real job or start a business, you will realize that half of that nation is living off the money your hard work and sweat has earned.
For the record, in Obama’s own words:
“Warren: Taxes. This is a real simple question: define “rich”. I mean, give me a number. Is it [$]50,000, [$]100,000, [$]200,000? Everybody keeps talking about how we’re going to tax. How do you define that?
Barrack: Look, here is how I think about it. Here is how I think about it, and this is reflected in my tax plan. If you are making $150 thousand a year or less, as a family, then are you middle class … or you may be poor. But [$]150,000 down, you are basically middle class. ”
So if you make more than $150,000 you’re no longer considered middle class.
Posted by: Deb | August 30, 2008, 6:17 pm 6:17 pm
Don’t think McCain has any interest in the houses he lives in. Why doesn’t Barack ask some other senators how many houses – or “compounds” they have – like Teddy Kennedy who’s living off the booze money his father Joe made when he should have been in prison for negligent manslaughter, or John Kerry who marries wealthy women and sucks the
financial life blood out of them…or multi-multi millionaires like most of the Democratic senators….
Obama is power-hungry, pure and simple,
and he’ll do ANYTHING to get it, like create Lenin-like class envy, just like the good socialist he is….
Posted by: James | August 30, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm
I’m offended by Barry too, Mrs. McCain. He spends 20 years attending a racist church. Uses a domestic terrorist to help kick off his political career. And he wants to be President?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm
patrick c. TRUE DAT
Posted by: Fred | August 30, 2008, 6:18 pm 6:18 pm
When I read the comments from the Obama supporters I feel so sad for them. This is the blind leading the blind. They are not able to think for them selves. Just what do they think that the ONE is going to do. He can talk the talk but he has proven he can not walk the walk. There is nothing there but smoke and mirrors. He shows poor judgement on everything he does. Look who he hangs with, the church he attended, his voting record, he has nothing to offer. You blindly follow because you bleive in the ONE. Good luck with that and God help us if he somehow is elected. Stay away from the koolaid all of you cult followers.
Posted by: sirchatz | August 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
When I read the comments from the Obama supporters I feel so sad for them. This is the blind leading the blind. They are not able to think for them selves. Just what do they think that the ONE is going to do. He can talk the talk but he has proven he can not walk the walk. There is nothing there but smoke and mirrors. He shows poor judgement on everything he does. Look who he hangs with, the church he attended, his voting record, he has nothing to offer. You blindly follow because you bleive in the ONE. Good luck with that and God help us if he somehow is elected. Stay away from the koolaid all of you cult followers.
Posted by: sirchatz | August 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
I don’t subscribe to the idea that we can not share our views on important political decisions or that we all have to get allong.
My concern is for the vitriolic spoutings of those who have already made up their minds. On November 5th there will be a winner and he will have to make decisions affecting all of us. The vitriol only gets in the way of effective governance and the necessary assumption that our leaders are telling us accurately the state of the nation and our relations with other countries.
Please tone down the volume and use the English language to make your points logically. If you are unable to follow that suggestion please don’t clutter the postings with your invective.
Posted by: Honest Disabled Vet | August 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
What Obama doesn’t get is that this “War Hero” lived without a bed,light,home and the good ol’ American soil for 5 years. Believe me he “gets it”.
Posted by: get real | August 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
I *love* people touting their Independent status and then recycling lame Democratic insults such as “McSame”. Voting records do not make one personality like another–Democrats vote the party line, Republicans vote the party line based on their fundamental party beliefs. McCain’s opposition to Bush on policies that aren’t typically conservative and his willingness to pass good liberal ideas that rile his conservative base show how unlike Bush he really is. Now, a corrupt political life, shady deals helping political allies, abuse of the system to squelch opponents, back judgment picking friends, careless spending–those are things that Bush has in common with BARACK OBAMA. The joke that’s closer to the truth is “Barry Bush”.
THIS Independent can actually read, has actually done the research on what LACK OF change Obama wants to bring along with his lack of experience. Watching the sexist, racist, fear-mongering Democrats pull the same tactics that helped the Republicans get Bush in for another bogus term makes me sick.
McCain/Palin actually has a record of change.
Posted by: James | August 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
The person Cindy McCain should *really* be offended at is President Bush, who just stabbed her husband in the back with a Long Knife.
After a year of John telling America that there should be NO timetable for our heroic troops exiting Iraq, on the eve of the RNC, Maliki and Bush steal a page from Obama and assert there will be a timetable.
Who does George W. Bush think he is to negotiate foreign policy before President McCain takes office?
George W. Bush needs to keep away and stop interfering, and that’s where Cindy McCain should direct her ire.
McCain/Palin ’08.
Posted by: arch stanton | August 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
When was the last time the state gave you back $1500 instead of blowing it Governor Palin did for all AK
Posted by: sst | August 30, 2008, 6:19 pm 6:19 pm
I have never heard of Michelle Obama complaining about the treatment of her husband. Its politics its a tough game. The McCains were hit a lot harder by the Bush campaign in 2000, and I didn’t hear Cindy McCain complain then.
If you don’t like the heat stay out of the kitchen Cindy McCain.
Posted by: markymark | August 30, 2008, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm
I AM SO SICK OF OBAMA’S ARRAOGANCE!!! How DARE he say McCain is out of touch with Americans in the real world, simply because he doesn’t know how many houses he owns? Did he even bother to research as to WHY he might not know? McCain has many investment properties, which include houses, for heaven sake!!!
SINCE WHEN IS IT A CRIME TO HAVE MONEY???
If Obama gets elected, you can be sure that he will do all he can to see Americans stay as poor as possible. In the liberal’s narrow way of thinking, rich people are evil. They don’t want anyone to realize the AMERICAN DREAM, as Cindy McCain’s family did. Obama MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE WITH HIS ARROGANT ATTITUDE!
Posted by: DeeMarks | August 30, 2008, 6:20 pm 6:20 pm
LOL! Poor Republicans……….they’re being picked on by the mean ‘ol Democrats!
Payback is sweet, isn’t it. 8 years of Republicans is enough and we can’t stand another 4 more years of Bush policies and that is exactly what we will have if McInsane-McCain is elected.
However, for you Repug’s who think Obama is an “elitist” still, he still owns only one house, whereas, McCain and his wife own 7 to 10 properties?!
I think we all know who the “real elitist” is and sure isn’t Obama.
Posted by: M. Gavner | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
Democrats want to Punish those who are sucessful.Bottom line…
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
Obama is the only hope middle class America has. John Mccain only cares about the wealthy. Of course there are those people that make up stories about Obama as excuses not to vote for him to cover up the fact that the real reason is they are racist.
Posted by: Heather | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
I switched from Democrat to Republican four years ago and I will never switch back. I don’t believe in taking from one person(group) and giving to another just because I might make more than they do.
Oh and I make $30,000.00 a year.
Posted by: lance | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
What’s the problem with owning 7 homes??? My neighbor owns 128 rental properties. Big fat hairy deal. So remind me again why people are upset with the McCain’s????? Sounds like some of you are just out-right jealous.
Posted by: SippiGurl | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
Personally, I’m offended by Cindy “the Borg Queen” McCain. So I guess we’re all even.
Posted by: WC | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
The American dream is just to be able to buy and own a home, which is near imposable now. Sure Americans want to be a millionaire but the true American dream will always be to be able to purchase and own one home.
Posted by: terrapin | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
If a man can not help his brother, do you think he can help America?
A man refuses to talk to his brother, but he wants to run this great country of US.
Give me a Break for GOD’s sake. Put the politics aside, and put your country first before you speak out.
Who you’re fooling?
Posted by: Rhode Island | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
The McCain/Palin comedy tour is now live on MSNBC. Get you laugh on!!
Posted by: dmac1 | August 30, 2008, 6:21 pm 6:21 pm
Cindy McCain was the “bookkeeper” who erased the paper trail during the Keating Five scandal. She was also addicted to painkillers and was caught stealing prescription drugs from a non-profit medical center.
Now, just imagine if Michele Obama had these examples of “bad decision-making” in her past…
Posted by: Tom B. | August 30, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
Has this country gone completely insane?This woman is defending a man who didn’t notice she was a drug addict? He was 42 and married, she was 24 and her parents loved him?
He should know how many houses he owns. He should be accountable just as we all are. He appears to be a misogynist and proved it with Sarah Palin, let’s go over some FACTS: Palin is strongly anti-choice, opposing abortion even in the case of rape or incest, Palin thinks creationism should be taught in public schools. She doesn’t think humans are the cause of climate change. She sued the Bush Administration for listing polar bears as endangered species… sorry Cindy, John found his new model. Please get help, talk to joe biden, he pushed through domestic violence bills in the senate.
Posted by: Joann | August 30, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
Cindy McCain knows a heck of a lot more about peoples lives than Obama. Her company has to make a payroll every week. She actually employs everyday people. Her company delivers Budweiser to small mom and pop shops, family owned restaurants and grocery stores. Obama and his Ivy league ilk have probably never drank a Budweiser, much less know people who do. Ask Obama what a case of
Bud costs.
Posted by: Stuart | August 30, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
“She has not talked about Iraq, Iran, terrorism, etc. but you liked what you heard. This does not bode well for you as an intelligent voter. Give me a break!!”
She didn’t have a teleprompter and 300 advisers to write a speech for her.
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
Why is it that Obama supporters can never discuss the issues? They immediately go for childish personal attacks. I wonder why that is?
Posted by: Josh | August 30, 2008, 6:23 pm 6:23 pm
Larry: That must be why college campuses everywhere are overwhelmingly full of liberals (except the Christian ones) and why more than twice as many Ph.Ds consider themselves liberal. Face it, a real education usually kills right-wing thinking.
Posted by: Dantheguy9 | August 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
Cindy McCain is rich- regardless of how or why?
Being able to put $750,000 on her credit card in one month- children $500,00- that’s not what most Americans are able to do!
Being called rich, when you are isn’t offensive- called a drug addict is offensive!
Her argument shows how out of touch she is!
Guess we will skip George tomorrow…not interested in this !
Posted by: DCMata | August 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
Spouses and family members should be off limits. If it’s something that may be illegal that’s different. In that case let the law handle it.
I just love how the news media sways peoples views and tells them how to think and who to vote for.
I personally dont want ‘change’. I want whats best for the country. I work hard and I have a great job.
I love America it’s the best country in the world.
Just because people have money doesnt mean we should be ugly to them or about them.
Someone said reading the blogs here they are worried about the education system. I’m more concerned with ethics, common curteousy, doing what’s right for the country despite what is ‘popular or not’…
The name calling needs to stop and we need to work together.
Socialism/communism doesnt work.
Let’s ensure the constition is upheld.
And items that should be handled at the state and local levels are handled there.
Posted by: MF | August 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
Phil, Look what we had to put up with the last 8 yrs. You got a President that can’t speak correctly. We are so embarrassed when he opens his mouth. It will be refreshing to hear President Obama who seems to be able to use big words and speaks clearly.
Posted by: Southern Yankee | August 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
McCain may not know how many investment homes he has, but OBAMA CLAIMS TO HAVE VISITED 57 STATES! Now, who’s the dummy?
Posted by: sunshine484848 | August 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
I like the way McCain supporters on here use hate speech and name calling to make points, and Obama supporters use policy questions and issues.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
Take it from me Obama has nothing else to say so he keeps talking about Mc Cains Houses.
Obama ia a loser and a self described “activist”.
Obama is a goof, I met a ew times and he is a dud
Posted by: John C | August 30, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
Why is it that McCain supporters can never discuss the issues? They immediately go for childish personal attacks. I wonder why that is?
Oh, wait, it’s because McCain is just like George Bush and George Bush = FAIL.
Posted by: Mage | August 30, 2008, 6:25 pm 6:25 pm
I guess when you take money from corrupt land deals and associate yourself with marxism and propose marxist ideas, you get a little butt hurt by people who represent everything you are too lazy to obtain for yourself. I guess if I went to top schools and turned out to be an utter failure in the legal communuty, I would be a little bitter myself.
And seriously Obama, taking $5 million as rich out of context just shows how big of an utter douchebag you are. The republicans VP canidate is more qualified to be president than you are, idiot.
Posted by: Brad | August 30, 2008, 6:25 pm 6:25 pm
“Cindy McCain knows a heck of a lot more about peoples lives than Obama. Her company has to make a payroll every week. She actually employs everyday people. Her company delivers Budweiser to small mom and pop shops, family owned restaurants and grocery stores. Obama and his Ivy league ilk have probably never drank a Budweiser, much less know people who do. Ask Obama what a case of
Bud costs.”
Exactly right. What jobs has Barry created and who has he employed?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:25 pm 6:25 pm
Just remember John McCain is the one who besmirched Ron Paul in the debates and then laughed about it, thinking he was funny. Forget about Cindy’s beer money and untold number of houses. John has a bigger problem than financial cluelessness. He’s mean and angry. George Bush was an alchoholic and drug addict. Why people would want another bully in office is reason enough for the GOP to lose.
Posted by: Todd | August 30, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
Many of the comments in this series seem to ignore a lot of facts:
(1) That Cindy’s father worked in the alcoholic beverage industry should not reflect badly on her or John: The father of Sainted president John Fitzgerald Kennedy and near Saint Edward Moore Kennedy made their family fortune rum running during Prohibition.
(2) Since most of the McCain houses are likely in Cindy’s name and they keep their finances separate as the result of apparently a prenup, I’m not surprised that McCain doesn’t know how many houses HE owns.
(3) John Kerry was a gigolo who did not know who owned his SUV in 2004.
(4) We should not get too upset about John McCain until (a) Obama answers to his Ayers connection, (b) fully explains his relationship to the Rev. J. Wright, and (c) explains why or repudiates his opposition to laws which say that abortionists should provide medical care to babies that are alive after a “failed” abortion.
There is much more we should fear from Obama than anything McCain is likely to do.
Posted by: walt.anderson | August 30, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
I want to live the American Dream just like Cindy has. Inherit my parent’s enormous wealth, not have to work a day in my life, bankroll the presidential run of my spouse that I stole away from their sick spouse. The perfect American story!
Posted by: PaulInChicago | August 30, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
Somebody please tell me that our esteemed Democratic nominee is not in any way related to the Odinga guy in Kenya and didn’t help him campaign there with an islamic social agenda. This is a sincere post… Someone who knows, please reply. If this guy gets elected, he’ll be my president, too… I want to know how much is real and how much is phony.. I’m not name-calling him ‘muslim’ here, I just want to know what all that was about..
Posted by: Donna | August 30, 2008, 6:26 pm 6:26 pm
It amazes me that the democrats are this stupid. This country was in a boom from 2001 thru 2006 and then idiots elected idiots to run congress. Since the election in Nov 2005 the democrats have been on a tear to destroy the country. They could care less about the people, only their personal power and that folks is communist to the max. I’m old enough to not worry but want to live long enough for the democrats to get what they are asking for (domination by the government) and what they deserve. Of course 50% of democrats are already on welfare paid by taxes paid by republicans. Who’s going to pay when we say ‘screw you’ and quit paying taxes? Cindy McCain is close enough to move the business to Mexico within 30 days. I say do it. She won’t do it because she’s an ‘American’ which 99% of democrats are not.
I may not vote for McCain because of past actions (siding with democrats in allowing Mexican criminals to overrun the country resulting in the murder of an estimated 71,000 American citizens) but I love his choice as VP. He sure stuck it to Hussein, Shrillary, and the (communist party America) CPA.
Posted by: Scrapiron | August 30, 2008, 6:27 pm 6:27 pm
Vote for Obama to carry out Carter’s 2nd term of failed socialist and economically ignorant policies
Posted by: dean | August 30, 2008, 6:27 pm 6:27 pm
Since Barack & Dems want to make an issue of who is “out of touch with America”, let’s look at Reverend Wright, and Barack’s association with the terrorist Ayers, and the felon Rezko
How did Barack come by his Multi-million dollar house? Apparently he liked what Rev. Wright had to say for the 20 years he belonged to the church. And he what views does he share with the terrorist Ayers?
Posted by: Larry | August 30, 2008, 6:27 pm 6:27 pm
Americans, Christians, and Republicans believe in the work ethic.
Democrats, Socialists and Communists believe in letting the opressive government dole out to the favorite ones.
Hey how about Obama chumming with Ayers, the terrorist bomber, Wright, the hate America so-called man of the cloth and that Catholic Priest who attacked Hillary Clinton. The O camp knows how to lose elections.
It’s now McCain 85%, O 10% Others 5% and a Republican Congress.
O is not a uniter. His campaign is a divisive one.
Posted by: Richard | August 30, 2008, 6:27 pm 6:27 pm
How many jobs does Cindy McCain’s business provide. She is living the American dream and employs others to reach their dreams!
Get a life you ignorant-rant raving bloggers!
Posted by: cammie | August 30, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm
“Oh, wait, it’s because McCain is just like George Bush and George Bush = FAIL.”
And is Barry just like his Mentor of 20 years? A racist? Barry = Wright = Racist?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm
For those Republicans who are so misguided that they call Obama Muslim and communist, etc. Just stop it. That is right wing propaganda that you poor things fell so hard for. Are your lives better today than they were 8 years ago? Are you poor things behind? Well, stop buying the Conservative Kool Aid commentators Bull…and VOte your pocket book.
Let’s go Obama and Biden – we really need a positive Change in this Country.
Posted by: Cyndilu9 | August 30, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm
McCain and his “other woman” wife and Palin- pretty comical and if he blatantly cheats on his wives, what do you people think he’ll do as President????? Republican morals and integrity – Hah!
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Posted by: jem | August 30, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm
By election day is name will be widely accepted as Odrama Queen.
How dare anyone go out and work their ass off and become wealthy.
Posted by: steve | August 30, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm
Cindy is offended so what? All my bills are going up while my real wages go down. I’ve worked hard and put myself through college with two degrees. This is not the American dream I’m living. Hard work does not equal prosperity anymore.
Yes, they and the whole Republican Party is out of touch.
Cindy is mad because the truth hurts.
Posted by: Janeric | August 30, 2008, 6:28 pm 6:28 pm
Instead of whining why doesn’t she just write the number of houses they own on his hand every morning so he can remember?
And why the hell does he need to have an aid get back to us with how many houses they own? Why didn’t he just call up Cindy and ask?
Posted by: CindyWho? | August 30, 2008, 6:29 pm 6:29 pm
Regarding Palin and McCain a/k/a Beauty and Deceased: He met her once before deciding that she should be one heartbeat away from being leader of the free world. Why not, she has spent 18 months as governor of Alaska and she’s 1984 Ms. Alaska runner-up. Yeah right, Hillary-supporters are going to make a right-wing dolt the #2 person in U.S. politics just because she’s female. There are public high schools with more people than that town Palin was Mayor of. Maybe Deceased couldn’t find the student body president to be the republican vp nominee.
Posted by: Adoy | August 30, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
People seem to forget that this War Hero has lived without a bed,light,home and the good ol’ American soil for 5 years. What a fool people are to say that he doesn’t “get it”. What doesn’t Obama get about Prisoner’s of War. Oh, I forgot Obama hates our military. I bet Oprah, Sean Penn and the rest of his “Hollywood” friends will be the first on the line.
Posted by: get real | August 30, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
If there is one thing the lefties need to understand is that Obama will not unite the country. It’s not possible. He is a far lefty just preaching from the same tired playbook. The other thing you lefties must know is that your feelings for Bush I fully understand. That’s just how I felt during the 8 years of the embarrasment that was the Clinton presidency
Posted by: mac | August 30, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Is it at all possible to discuss different points of view without being accused of stupidity or of being a threat to human race? Why is it that the Left is so free with invectives and ad hominem attacks when a thoughtful word could do much more good? To ask the question is to answer it.
The Left is tolerant of any world-view as long as it conforms to its own. This is a shame and it bodes ill for our country. I fear that a civilised discourse has become impossible.
My fear is reinforced daily in ways small and large. The pettiness of treatment dished out to anyone not subscribing to the leftist agenda would be comical if it weren’t so sad. When all else fails, there’s the Fox News, the Devil Incarnate, such a devil, in fact, that one sees Ms Pelosi running away, refusing to answer a Fox reporter’s question. Given the terrifying prospect of having to face a Fox News reporter, how can Democrats gather courage to deal with terrorism? Given the determination to tax business, how will Democrats create the wealth to redistribute once all the (non-Democratic, of course) RICH have been properly punished? And how is our country’s ingenuity going to flourish in a society operating on the basis of envy and class warfare? What will be the measure of one’s success? The number of people to whom the entrepreneur’s income was “redistributed?”
Posted by: genetics73 | August 30, 2008, 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
What is amuses me is that the press continues to repeat and repeat this discussion over how many homes a man does not own has…
He does not own any homes! His wife Cindy and her family does. He ethically has tried to divest himself of those matters in the interest of his political responsibilities.
The question was insulting to begin with and should not be asked of McCain but, of people like Al Gore and the like who rate everyone by carbon footprints they leave.
I could care less how many homes anyone owns. God bless Cindy McCain for contributing to the economy with jobs and purchasing of services to build the homes. Taxes have to be collected and wealth is created for others. This creates jobs and jobs pay for taxes.
Only socialist complain about such things. The socialist among us who not for compassion but, let’s be truthful about it. They what everyone to pay for those less fortunate, for the purpose of political power. People should be aware of those who pretend to be Robinhood or believe their savior has arrived.
Ronald Reagan proved that when conservatism is foremost and we are freed from the tax slavery the Democrats promote, great things happen. Our nation contributed to charity in record numbers during the 1980′s for this reason.
Conversatives are truly the most compasonate group of people. Check the statistics…
Posted by: Richard Walton | August 30, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm
“Think about it, take away all benefit of hard work and what motivation is there to be sucessfull? You end up with status quo slackers…communism….worked well for Russia didn’t it? God Save America from all of you. ”
I don’t mind standing in line for Government bread as long as I can get it for nothing. “Get it”?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm
McCain sucks
Posted by: Noor | August 30, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm
If you are paid the minimum wage and they raise it by two dollars what have you gained. Your wage is still on the bottom of the ladder; that is why they call it the minimum wage. You increase your buying power by going up the ladder not waiting for the taxpayer to give it to you. So why do those who stand around complain about those who work so hard and improve their lot?
Posted by: Daniel Pettit | August 30, 2008, 6:32 pm 6:32 pm
Lots of comments from folks making attacks on the McCain’s wealth here, proving they don’t know history…even recent history:
1). Big $$ made off illegal booze = Kennedys.
2). Left previous marriage to marry into big buck = John Kerry marrying into Heinz fortune.
3). Obama’s ties to terrorists that sought to harm America = people are forgetting about 9/11.
A lot of closed eyes out there.
Posted by: whippo | August 30, 2008, 6:32 pm 6:32 pm
Cindy might save her indignation for when she’s offered up as a contestant in a topless contest or called the “C” word. Having her get defensive about legitimate criticism of her husband’s votes and position on issues makes her look silly and him look like he’s hiding behind her very expensive skirts. Kinda reduces that mancho quotient.
Posted by: SuznAZ | August 30, 2008, 6:33 pm 6:33 pm
This is comical. Her husband has portrayed Obama as a man who wants to lose wars, hates soldiers, and is pro-genocide. Politics are politics, but these are the filthiest attacks in history. Obama’s shots are soft by comparison. I’m afraid her entitlement makes her sensitive.
Posted by: Dylan | August 30, 2008, 6:34 pm 6:34 pm
Well it is easy to see there are very many people out there (as well as major media organizations) who are having the wool pulled over their eyes by the Obama machine. (there are none so blind as those that will not see)
I believe these are the same ones that yelled and cheered with glee when O.J. was found not guilty.
Posted by: WKCC | August 30, 2008, 6:36 pm 6:36 pm
One more time, Google 3 things:
1 – “Obama Ayers”
2 – “Obama Rashid Khalid”
3 – “Obama Alinsky”
This is the REAL OBAMA, NOT A SMEAR.
Imagine if a Republican was associated with an unrepentant terrorist, a PLO sympathizer and a Marxist.
Posted by: Please Be Informed | August 30, 2008, 6:36 pm 6:36 pm
Reading the democrat/liberal postings here I understand why I’m a Conservative. I was raised poor by a divorced mother. I wore hand-me-downs from a distant cousin, and ate milk gravy and homemade biscuits for breakfast.
I am now 66 years old and hold a Masters Degree, which I am paying off with no whining.
If I, a high school dropout, can do it, so can anyone else. Get off your pity pot and better yourself!!!!
Posted by: Old Woman | August 30, 2008, 6:36 pm 6:36 pm
A lot of class envy in these comments. You’d think that Americans would prefer a President who wears cheap shoes, and lives in a double wide.
Posted by: bobbiewick | August 30, 2008, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm
Dear Cindy, Democrats do not understand and therefore cannot appreciate the risk and hard work it takes to start a business, create jobs and meet a payroll. They feel after you were fortunate enough to make it it’s then theirs. The’re present only when they can take it from you. I learned long ago Democrats are hopeless.
Posted by: Rick | August 30, 2008, 6:37 pm 6:37 pm
McCain is completely out of touch. Why does he answer EVERY question with “I was a POW”!? He’s living a delusional world where he’s still fighting the Vietnam war and doesn’t even know how many homes he has when too many Americans are facing bankruptcy and foreclosure. McCain wants to continue the Bush Crime Family policies and it’s time to kick the bums out. PS – We can’t nuke everyone we have a conflict with.
Posted by: Flush75 | August 30, 2008, 6:38 pm 6:38 pm
Here is an interesting article from the Arizona New Times (Published on February 17, 2000). It provides a great deal of information about the American Dream story of which Cindy Hensley McCain is so proud.
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2000-02-17/news/haunted-by-spirits/
Posted by: leemartin | August 30, 2008, 6:38 pm 6:38 pm
At least John McCain didn’t ask a corrupt contractor to buy the property for him.
Posted by: Bruce | August 30, 2008, 6:39 pm 6:39 pm
“I like McCain, but I can’t get over the numerous references in the Bible where it outlaws alcohol. Do we really want a president who’s family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?”
Hmmm, seems the hypocritical demo”rats” have completely forgotten how the Kennedys (JFK, Ted, Robert, etc.) got their fortunes. I seem to remember old daddy Joe Kennedy was a bootlegger during prohibition. I don’t believe any of them could document an actual working job during their entire lives. Liberals have very selective memories, don’t they?
Oh, and about adultery…how about JFK and his flings with Marilyn Monroe and others? Then there’s the womanizing communist, Martin Luther King and Bill “It’s not really sex” Clinton.
I could go on and on about Democrats and Republicans, but we’re all human, aren’t we. So, remember, when you’re pointing that finger at someone, there are four pointing back your direction.
Posted by: Jerry | August 30, 2008, 6:41 pm 6:41 pm
Hey Marilyn, you forgot one very important part of the bible that supports your position on democrats being christians. You know, that part that talks about killing unborn childern
Posted by: mac | August 30, 2008, 6:41 pm 6:41 pm
This is a typical comment from a person who has not ever built a business. Obama has been on the government payroll and he has no idea what it takes to build a business. Cindy you deserve evrtything that you have as your famuly paid the price for taking a chance of succeeding in business and you can enjoy the rewards. For those of you who have never build a business you have no idea what it takes and this inculudes both Obama and Biden.
Posted by: Dennis guest | August 30, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm
The American Corporate Media Cartel has given McCain a pass since the Primary Elections. They have fixed all the Election Polls to deceive Americans across this country that this Presidential Election is close! Thursday night Americans spoke out by attending Obama’s Nomination Speech, 80,000 of them. 38 million watch it on television. When you do that! You win elections and by a landslide never seen in American politics! McCain grasped for straws and picked a woman VP, a disaster for the Republicans. Oh yeah, the Corporate Media Cartel are trying to put a lid on Obama’s Campaign which is a run away train by making Palin the story of the day and dissecting Obama’s great speech on something so childish as a Truth Meter! I could see this on Sesames Street with Big Bird or Mr. Rodgers! But on major networks is appalling! Americans have waken up and like the movie,’ Network’ Americans are mad and they’re not taking this propaganda anymore! Palin was a gift to Obama’s Campaign! McCain handed the Presidential Election to Obama on a silver platter! The Corporate Media will have you believing otherwise! McCain is a desperate man and likes beauty queens enough to look at Palin’s buttocks while she made a speech on national television! This Media Cartel has lost all credibility and it shows in this Election! Obama will Steam Roll to the White House and what a party it will be across America. Bye, Bye Republicans!
Posted by: Sisto | August 30, 2008, 6:42 pm 6:42 pm
Its like reading barnyard gossip on here!! You Libs just can’t get the story straight. Half of the idiotic complaints listed think Ms. McCain is “whining about being picked on over her wealth”!! That’s not what she said remotely !! She clearly calls the misleading statement from the DNC concerning how many homes they have malicious. Senator McCain never said he could not recall how many they own. I dare those who attack Senator McCain to go back and actually listen to what he said at Saddleback referring to “$5 million being middle class” and to listen to the comment he made about how many homes he owns. You all sound like bitter divorcees 20 years after the divorce !!
The problem with the Democratic Party of today is they are not Democrats. They are more like Socialists (despise the rich and look for gov’t to make you happy). John McCain’s politics are more in line with John Kennedy than Barack Obama.
Liberals go by feelings instead of using their brains and if they can twist something into a snide remark or slander they consider themselves clever when they are really sophomoric. I think the Country deserves better Voters !! Preferrably those who have better listening and reading skills.
Sheep..Sheep..Sheep.
Please stop being so acidic and go listen to what the candidate actually says instead of the regurjitated version from Keith Olberman and Jon Stewart. Think for yourself !
Posted by: b. | August 30, 2008, 6:44 pm 6:44 pm
McCain’s choice in Palin reeks of desperation, as does his wife coming to his defense.
Did this guy really serve his country?
He surely doesn’t fight his own fights.
Posted by: DA | August 30, 2008, 6:44 pm 6:44 pm
If John McCain doesn’t know how many houses they own, that tells me that those houses don’t mean anything to him & that he never visits them. As for Cindy – for those who say she never worked a day in her life, obviously don’t know anything about the woman. She started out as a teacher – and later founded & ran a non-profit agency – which is related to the trip she just took to Georgia for humanitarian aid. Jealousy is such an ugly thing.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | August 30, 2008, 6:45 pm 6:45 pm
To all the narrow minded people posting regading the wealth of the Mccain family. You all need to get off your high horses. The reality is this everyone posting making references if given a choice would to choose to be wealthy versus not wealthy every single day of the week and twice on Sunday. Wealth is not the real issue here anyway. The real issue is you want to take away what people have worked very hard to obtained without doing anything for it. In case you fail to realize it. Barack Obama and his family made four million dollars last year. So you know what that makes him RICH. He wants all the so called wealthy to give away their money to poor. Why doesn’t he start with his own. He has a brother lving in poverty that he doesn’t help, yet he lives in the mansion. Gimme A Break.
Posted by: Tenaya | August 30, 2008, 6:46 pm 6:46 pm
Well said Evijo (Aug 30, 6:23pm)! Too many of us (Republicans and Democrats) spew out the same accusations we here our candidates make. I will bet you that not one of the Democrats who herein posted such remarks as “this is the worst economy ever,” knows the first thing about economics or can identify the specific economic indicators that led them to such a conclusion. They’re just repeating what a candidate told them without knowing if it is solid truth or spin. We Republicans are guilty of the same. If we truly love America, it time we ALL start demanding truth, not spin, and look into the matters for ourselves. Only then can we leave the polls with no regrets. Obama claims he will bring change from the old Washington Establishment. Do any of you Democrats know the TRUTH about how he won his Illinois seat in 1996? I won’t tell you – you’d think it was spin. Research it on your own. You’re responsible for who you put in office – as are we Republicans.
Posted by: Jonathan | August 30, 2008, 6:46 pm 6:46 pm
Cindy needs to heed the advice of her friend and ally Phil Gramm and stop being such a pathetic “whiner.”
Posted by: silly phil | August 30, 2008, 6:46 pm 6:46 pm
Obama knows what kind of house his brother George lives in and does nothing to help him and he says “he is his brothers keeper.” What a F-ing LIAR.
Posted by: navy65 | August 30, 2008, 6:47 pm 6:47 pm
Obama wants the free willed, enterprising successful people of this country to give their hard earned money to the “free spirited” greenies. Obama and the greenies are fear mongers. No Way, No Obama!
Posted by: Desertblonde | August 30, 2008, 6:47 pm 6:47 pm
Cindy had no right to be offended. She should expect this kind of garbage dished from the disillusioned dems. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at you dems…
Toni – good obsevation about mass persuasion at the hands of biased media. The media has also helped to persuade a great percentage of this country that Bush is a total flop and failure. Funny, but those people who have enjoyed our help in getting some independence from a dictator who DID indeed have weapons of mass destruction and used them, and would not answer the UN to show whether or not they had them at the moment, would probably beg to differ with your selfish acts. Our soldiers who also gave their lives for the betterment of a world in trouble would also not agree. However, you’ve been so convinced – someday the history books will likely tell a different story about Bush. There is so much hate and envy and selfishness and perversion in this country…. democracy is truly painful at election time.
Posted by: Donna | August 30, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm
When the Democrats win, you Republican complainers are going to be S.O.L.
We’re going to take it out on you just like you took it out on us the last election, but worse. We don’t want to get along with you any more. We’re going to tax you and tax you and tax you, and we hope you and your corn-fed babies all end up living under bridges.
Posted by: veal | August 30, 2008, 6:48 pm 6:48 pm
However many houses they own, I’ll bet that the square footage doesn’t equal that of Dim-ocrat party icon John Edwards’ 25,000 square foot mansion.
Posted by: Dimslie | August 30, 2008, 6:49 pm 6:49 pm
I’m offended that this idiot woman’s party won’t lift a finger to help millions of people who are losing their homes.
I’m offended that she and her ilk are doing all they can to prevent any of their crumbs from falling through to us down below.
I’m offended that her hubby’s chief economic adviser says ordinary Americans are “whiners” because our way of life is collapsing around us.
“Offended,” indeed.
Posted by: EdC | August 30, 2008, 6:49 pm 6:49 pm
Living in Chicago, I had to watch Obama
not take a stand on political issues.
He voted present 29 times instead of yes or no. Just to protect his butt
Just another politician….
Anyone who would want this guy in office should seek professional help
Posted by: Fred | August 30, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm
Just like a Democrat to knock someone that works hard and gets ahead. Let’s all go to communism. Obama is a disgrace for knocking the American Dream.
Posted by: Live Free | August 30, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm
Educate yourselves about Obama’s tax plan and realize that he isn’t trying to take everything away from rich people. He IS saying that the middle class is collapsing and if you don’t want to believe that, check out the housing market once in a while. Check the job market.
THE reason that the 7+ houses became an issue is that McCain tried to paint Obama as an elitist. He made his bed, now he has to lay in it.
Re: Wright.
Let’s just see what people McCain praises, who preached to him…
While news media have focused on Barack Obama’s pastor Jeremiah Wright, little attention has been paid to the endorsement of Republican presidential candidate John McCain by controversial Texas televangelist John Hagee. Hagee has voiced extreme anti-Catholic, anti-Jewish and anti-homosexual views. In a September 2006 interview on National Public Radio, Hagee reaffirmed his view that Hurricane Katrina was God’s punishment against New Orleans for hosting a homosexual parade. Hagee has also said that the Jews brought the Holocaust upon themselves by “turning away from the true God.” He referred to Catholicism as a “false cult,” and said the religion contributed to Hitler’s anti-semitic views. When Hagee endorsed him, McCain said he was “proud” to have the pastor’s support. More recently, McCain has been working to distance himself from Hagee’s inflammatory comments.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm
“McCain’s choice in Palin reeks of desperation”
Nah, I think the Obamabots response to the selection reeks of desperation. Why so afraid?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:51 pm 6:51 pm
I am a proud AZ mother (Chandler! Woot!) and would never vote for that phony feminist Palin. If she thinks us Hillary voters would vote for her she’s balls insane!
Oh and here’s some info on former drug addict Cindy McCain who got addicted to pills when her corrupt husband was under investigation here in the 80s, threatening her reputation.
In 1989, McCain became addicted to Percocet and Vicodin, opioid painkillers, which she initially took to alleviate pain following two spinal surgeries for ruptured discs, and to ease emotional stress during the Keating Five affair. The addiction progressed to where she was taking upwards of twenty pills a day, and she resorted to having an AVMT physician write illegal prescriptions.
In January 1993, an AVMT employee, who had discovered her illegal drug use, was terminated on budgetary grounds. Subsequently, he tipped off the Drug Enforcement Administration,and a federal investigation ensued resulting in McCain paying the costs of the government’s investigation, and enrolling in a diversion program. In a move that critics described as a preemptive strike, McCain publicly revealed her past addiction: “Although my conduct did not result in compromising any missions of AVMT, my actions were wrong, and I regret them.”
Have a great day McCain voters, you won’t have them for long if you elect these two nutjobs!
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 6:52 pm 6:52 pm
Barack Osama Insane Obama is finished. He will be defeated by a landslide
Posted by: joe | August 30, 2008, 6:52 pm 6:52 pm
America has no restrictions on how much wealth you can accumulate! If you want more restrictions on mine and your income move somewhere else! Many places in Europe take the majority of your income and tax you on luxury cars at 200%
If you want to live in socialism there are many places on the Earth to choose from. Get over it! Get and education and learn how to bring value to some else besides yourself!
Posted by: FreeEnterprise | August 30, 2008, 6:52 pm 6:52 pm
Mack, the only one desperate is McCain. Desperately pandering to women. The Obama camp isn’t afraid, we’re laughing our behind off because that was the most boneheaded, hot-headed, stupid move McCain ever did. How very presidential of him.
The Maverick.. THE ORIGINAL MAVERICK cheater and his crying, pink cast pill addicted homewrecker bimbo.. pffff hahha
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 6:53 pm 6:53 pm
“While news media have focused on Barack Obama’s pastor Jeremiah Wright, little attention has been paid to the endorsement of Republican presidential candidate John McCain by controversial Texas televangelist John Hagee.”
An endorsement is different than a personal friend and mentor for 20 years. Don’t you think?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
McCain is worth less than 1/20 of what then-candidate John Kerry was. The media wouldn’t even raise the subject then.
I don’t like either candidate, but this entire issue shows just how biased the media really is.
Posted by: Mike A. | August 30, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
You liberals crack me up. You just hate it when people work harder than you and actually make something of themselves. Keep in mind without people working hard and making millions off their accomplishments you wouldn’t have all your government handouts. Another thing that makes me laugh is how all these pro-murdering of babies supporters are now attacking Palin because she is a right to life supporter, I have even heard Dem’s disgustingly saying that she has poor judgement because she decided to keep a special needs child.How rich, hate her because she has the guts & strength to follow through on what she says she believes in.You wont get that from Obama,he says one thing and does another when you aren’t looking.Your grand messiah wants to play class warfare and I guarantee they wont do a quarter of what they are promising you, if they did there wouldn’t be any need for them. When are you going to see that they do not want you to achieve the American dream, they want you under their thumb to validate their very existence.Obviously you liberals are freaked out because McCain made a tremendous choice and quite possibly took a ton of votes from your inexperienced nominee who wants to be president.I know it’s true because all you left wing nuts can do is personally assault the character of people who have much more experience than the ONE.Try to keep in mind that a governor doesn’t sit around talking all day about doing things, they really make decisions left and right all day long.So when it gets right down to it she has more experience and WAY more accomplishments then either of your saviors combined.So I implore you to sit back and watch the downfall of the one, because with what you people are saying and doing you are going to get McCain/Palin elected with very little effort.And I want to thank you for it,I prefer to make my own success and I will capture my American dream with my own hard work & it wont be because of government handouts….
Posted by: powertrip51500 | August 30, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
Interesting that the Obama campaign backed off real fast on criticizing Gov Palin on her lack of experience. Problem is… Gov. Palin HAS EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE AS A MAYOR AN AS THE GOVERNOR OF ALASKA!! OBAMA DOES NOT HAVE ANT EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE – ANYWHERE!!
Posted by: Jimbo | August 30, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
How about some fact checking people. Cindy’s dad bought his beer distributership after returning from WWII. That is over 20 years after prohibition. You must have him mixed up with the kennedy’s.
Posted by: Chris | August 30, 2008, 6:54 pm 6:54 pm
It is funny people keep saying why should the Gov’t bail people out…too much gov’t involvement..however it has been the gov’t that started shipping jobs overseas..I work in Tech more companies continue to ship development jobs overseas and when I look around I see alot of people from India and Pak just coming into the country and getting the jobs in USA yet we still ship jobs..It is funny it is that same gov’t that gives them the opportunity for those corps to keep money in their pockets and the wealthy not to pay taxes
Posted by: SLS | August 30, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm
How about a little history lesson that was not taught in civics: What is really the shame is the American people don’t realize that the rule of the 14th amendment demands that registering to vote for national electoral candidates removes their sovereign rights, status and title and makes them federal citizens of the municipal corporation of the District of Columbia and liable for the public debt. Then the Federal Reserve bank, a private bank of foreign investors, was illegally put in control of our money, the fiat currency the federal reserve note, not the green back of Lincoln, beginning in 1913 and spread the liability of the debt of a private bank to each of the federal citizens as a financial obligation that has never been, nor ever will be, satisfied. Added to this that the gold act of 1933 in executive order 6260 made a “person” a “corporation” of the municipal corporation of the District of Columbia: thereafter perverting the meaning of the Framers when they wrote into the U.S. Constitution that only a portion of the profit of a corporation can be taxed – it made the income of the “corporatized federal citizens” income all “corporate profit” of the Municipal corporation of the District of columbia. Now…with candidates certified by the Municipal Corporation of the District of Columbia as qualified to be candidates for the office of Presidency…is it really a choice worth making? Whether Songbird McCain – the manchurian candidate, or Indonesian birth certificated Obama (hey, I thought only American citizens can be presidential candidates) is running for office, who really benefits? Well its the Municipal corporation of the District of Columbia, not the people, they (YOU) are a resource to ‘take’ from. Fools, all of you. These Criminals should be hung, not elected.
Posted by: august franklin | August 30, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm
Regarding Palin and McCain a/k/a Beauty and Deceased: He met her once before deciding that she should be one heartbeat away from being leader of the free world. Why not, she has spent 18 months as governor of Alaska and she’s 1984 Ms. Alaska runner-up. Yeah right, Hillary-supporters are going to make a right-wing dolt the #2 person in U.S. politics just because she’s female. There are public high schools with more people than that town Palin was Mayor of. Maybe Deceased couldn’t find the student body president to be the republican vp nominee.
Posted by: Adoy | August 30, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm
“Voting against the minimum wage so many times sure suggests that McCain doesn’t ‘get it’.” Jock
No, Nimrod, it means YOU don’t get it. Minimum wage laws hurt the least-qualified and help only labor unions, who raise their wages based on “the minimum wage”. McCain fought the Big Unions when he voted agains minimum wage, and I’ll vote for anyone who does that.
Posted by: Bolivar | August 30, 2008, 6:56 pm 6:56 pm
EdC- People are losing their homes because they took out mortgages they couldn’t afford. Why should the taxpayers bail them out? I’d like to have a nice, big McMansion too – but guess what… I know I can’t afford it, so I never bought one. It’s called, “taking responsibility for yourself” – something most Democrats don’t understand.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | August 30, 2008, 6:56 pm 6:56 pm
McCain is worth less than 1/20 of what then-candidate John Kerry was. The media wouldn’t even raise the subject then.
I don’t like either candidate, but this entire issue shows just how biased the media really is.
Posted by: Mike A. | August 30, 2008, 6:56 pm 6:56 pm
Dear Cindy:
Welcome to politics! Given that you’ve been married to John all these years, I find it hard to believe that this is the first time you’ve encountered this type of criticism. You knew what you were getting into, so don’t complain!
Posted by: Traci | August 30, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm
Obama calling McCain out of touch? Let’s do a quick recap. Obama said he has visited all 57 US States (except Alaska and Hawaii). He states he will “stand with the Muslims if the political winds shift”. He says that our kids have to learn Spanish but that illegal immigrants shouldn’t have to learn English.
By the way, he is the “green” candidate, and the equipment for his acceptance coronation took 18 semi-trailers to bring all of the equipment. What did this cost in money, carbon footprint, etc.? He used 250 spotlights plus thousands of Pars 64′s. What was the electrical cost and carbon footprint?
He says he’s going to cure AIDS…. How? He’s going to “fix” the world. How? He’s going to stop the rise of the oceans. How? He’s going to make sure all Americans have adequate housing, health care, food, clothing, jobs. How?
This is NOT the Presidents job.
His lies are directly out of the Communist Manifesto written by Marx and Engels. Everything he says is from this diatribe against humanity.
He should use (or at least know) the US Constitution, the document he may be forced to swear to protect. Though, he probably would rather not I’m sure.
So he rails against McCain being rich? So is he. He lives in a $1,300,000 home with his America hating wife down the street from his terrorist buddy Ayers. This is the same house he had his America hating pastor over to dozens of times to preach race hatred and America bashing at.
Lastly, the Democratic Party has been trying to get God out of our government, schools, courthouses and life for 20 years (often with great success) yet their House Leader Nancy “Nazi” Pelosi says “this is the leader God has blessed us with”. What does this Godless woman know about what God might do?
Posted by: RD Scott | August 30, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm
Bonnie Dudley: You have to be kidding when you say the Republican party is the ONLY party to respect women! The Republican party is the Taliban Religious Police party, and they’ll take the women’s FREEDOM in a heartbeat! At this moment, Bush has proposed, without any congressional approval needed, to make all contraceptives constitute ABORTION! Yeah, FREEDOM AND RESPECT women. Bush’s proposal would make all birth control, IUDs, emergency contraceptives, therapeutic and all other reasons contraceptives are prescribed, illegal! You betcha, women are respected by the Republican party alright! For those who can still think for themselves, contact the Health and Human Services Department, and register your opposition to such a STUPID proposal.
Posted by: rene | August 30, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm
Militant brainwashed Democrats = people who repeatedly make poor decisions, and think that people who are reasonably intelligent, work hard, DON’T make poor decisions and finally get ahead/realize the American dream should be penalized for their(the militant branwashed/braindead Democrats) mistakes.
I personally do not believe I (or anyone else) should be penalized for other peoples mistakes. If you (militant braindead Democrats) didn’t pay attention in school, pissed away all your money on crack cocaine or whatever as soon as someone gave it to you, took out home loans you could not afford, etc,etc.etc. just suck it up. YOU MESSED UP….. I didn’t.
Obama entire campain strategy is that there are more voters who are “People who made bad decisions” than people that didn’t. Those Democrats (people who inherently make bad decisions and are therefore “needy”) want to take any money/wealth for people who were smart and work hard.
This has to be obvious to even the most brain dead Democrat.
It is the only possible reason that ANYONE would EVER consider voting for Obama. Because he has promised to steal/take money away from hard working people who deserve it and give it to those who don’t deserve it (as demonstrated by their repeated poor decisions).
One curiosity is what Obama’s favorite “flavor”: Maoism or is is Stalinism.
How could anyomne with a brain even think of voting for someone who has had 20-25 year of “spritial advisement” from an extreme racist who HATES America, his multiple/repeated associations (and his lying/hiding those associations) with an un-repentent terroist who declared war on America. His shady real estate dealings with a convicted felon who paid for a sizable portion of the Obama shack.
The three items above are just the tip of the iceberg with this sleazeball Obama.
(I am thinking he is likely more of a Maoist (than Stalinist) because his birth control policies (legal killing of babys) are more in line with China’s practices (if you have more than one babay, kill them)
My God people…. if you have a brain cell left…. WAKE UP!
Posted by: Marky | August 30, 2008, 6:57 pm 6:57 pm
DEAR JOE AND JANE PUBLIC,
WE AS A NATION HAVE SPENT COUNTLESS HOURS LISTENING TO ELECTION COVERAGE FOR THE LAST 3 OR SO YEARS. THE LAST ELECTION WAS NOT EVEN COLD BEFORE THE CAMPAIGNING BEGAN FOR THIS ONE. I AM DISGUSTED WITH THE WHOLE SENATE AND CONGRESS AT THIS POINT – THE MAJORIY HAVE SEEMED TO FORGET THE WORKING MAN NOT JUST 1 PARTY. WE HAVE THE POWER AS PEOPLE AND VOTERS TO VOTE PEOPLE OUT WE DON’T CARE FOR. WE MAY HAVE A SYSTEM THAT HAS BECOME BROKEN BUT MANY OTHER COUNTRIES HAVE IT WAY WORSE THAN WE DO AT THIS POINT. WE HAVE READ AND HEARD FROM THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA ABOUT THE MCCAINS SKELETONS – AT LEAST HE HAS BEEN IN THE PUBLIC EYE LONG ENOUGH TO FIND ANY. ON THE OTHER HAND THE MEDIA HAS SHROUDED BARRY INSANE OBAMA AND SAID IF WE AS CITIZENS ASK ANYTHING OF HIS PAST THAT WE ARE AUTOMATICALLY RACIST. LAST I CHEKCED THIS WAS A FREE COUNTRY – AT THE MOMENT. IF WE AS AMERICANS AND CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY DO NOT LOOK AT BARRY INSANE OBAMA’S PAST (AND I MEAN ALL OF IT)WE ARE DOING A DISSERVICE TO OURSELVES AND FUTURE GENERATIONS AND WILL BE MAKING OUR FOREFATHERS ROLL OVER IN THEIR GRAVES. THEY PUT ALOT ON THE LINE FOR US TO HAVE THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE CONSTITUTION SO WE COULD BE GOVERNED NOT BY JUST 1 PERSON BUT BY THE PEOPLE – US. I HAD WANTED TO WRITE A BUNCH OF BARRY INSANE OBAMA COMMENTS BUT I AM A GREATER PERSON THAN HE PROTRAYS HIMSELF AND HIS UNPROUD WIFE – I AM AN HONEST, HARDWORKING NURSE THAT HAS 3 CHILDREN, MARRIED AND AM NOT WEALTHY. I AM EDUCATED BY THE HARDWORKING HANDS OF MY PARENTS. WHAT I CONCENTRATE ON THE MOST – HELPING MY CHILDREN HAVE A BETTER COUNTRY TO LIVE IN AND REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM MEAN. MY BIGGEST FEAR IS THAT THEY WILL NOT HAVE A COUNTRY THAT IS EVEN SUITABLE FOR THEM TO LIVE IN IF BARRY GETS IN. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND AMERICA!!! GO VOTE – WHATEVER PARTY YOU ARE IN AND STOP THIS MAN FROM BEING THE DICTATOR AND NOT THE PRESIDENT. PEOPLE REALLY WANT CHANGE – UNTIED WE HAVE TO STAND AND KEEP BARRY INSANE OBAMA OUT OR DIVIDED WE WILL FALL !!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: PROUDWHITEAMERICANWOMAN | August 30, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm
You see, Barak stepped over the line. His masters (whoever they are) will take care of that shortly. He will be parroting their message in a couple of minutes. He will still be the white mans tool even in the whitehouse. And guess what? All those white men belong to the same clubs (dems and repubs alike. Barak the useful. New monicker.
Posted by: Chas | August 30, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm
“Try to keep in mind that a governor doesn’t sit around talking all day about doing things, they really make decisions left and right all day long.”
Exactly right. She walks the walk.
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm
Nobody cares what Cindy McCain thinks because nobody even believes she thinks in the first place. Any woman who would stay with and support a man who obviously hates women, who publicly insulted her more than once, doesn’t have any self-esteem in the first place. She probably doesn’t even know what he said – she’s just saying what she was told to. If anything, I pity her.
Posted by: DinaLee | August 30, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm
Don’t forget Obama is living in a million dollar house with the help of Bill Ayers. He didn’t do it. Secondly, his poor cousin is living on $1.00 a day. If he is so interested in helping people, start with your family first and stop the belly aching.
Posted by: Richard | August 30, 2008, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm
Donna:
I meant to add that I am going to vote for McCain/Palin this election. I had already decided that even before the “Parade of Lights” on Thursday night and before McCain announced Palin as his VP choice. That was just icing on the cake…. I am not a “bitter Democrat.” I am, however, fearful for the future of our country, and I believe with all my heart that this election is too important to use “affirmative action” to election the President.
Posted by: Toni | August 30, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
If Obama is elected, America will never be the same. The genie will be out of the lamp forever. His idea of change is the same old politics of his tax and spend failed policies of his party.
Posted by: John - Morons - Them or Us | August 30, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
Mrs McCain is opening the door to the investigation as to where the $10,000 that began her family’s wealth really came from. Her parents sold everything they had? What did they own? As I read it, her father was just out of jail on probation. Hard times to come up with $10,000.
Posted by: linda | August 30, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
I’m offended by Cindy McCain and her out of touch husband. No one begrudges them their wealth although the republicans certainly harped on John Kerry for his wife’s money. What bothers me is that McCain said recently that the economy is basically sound. His economic advisor and campaign co chair called us a nation of whiners. John McCain not knowing how many homes they own just exemplifies his ignorance. I’ve worked hard for 30 years and am in a management position. We have already had several cutbacks. Every day I go into work I fear that I am going to have to make a decision on who to cut next or that my position will be eliminated. I own a home and have savings but I’m still 15 years away from retiring. I have never worried so much about my economic status as I do now. Don’t tell me I’m a whiner and don’t tell me the economy is sound. And Cindy don’t tell me you are offended when you can run up 750 thousand dollars on your monthly charge card bill and spend 4 thousand dollars on each of your suits.
Posted by: wlw100 | August 30, 2008, 6:59 pm 6:59 pm
> “McCain is worth less than 1/20 of what then-candidate John Kerry was. The media wouldn’t even raise the subject then.
I don’t like either candidate, but this entire issue shows just how biased the media really is.”
Even more funny is that the media refused to raise the issue of Obama’s “experience” (one term in Congress only), but now that Palin (one term as Governor only) is on the Republican ticket, it’s all they can talk about.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
For those suggesting Cindy McCain can’t take the heat, Obama is the one running scared. He has now said we are not allowed to discuss his middle name, his brother living in Africa, his wife, Rev. Wright, his past association with William Ayers or his lack of experience – just to name a few.
Posted by: Scott | August 30, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
How can Obama talk about being out of touch with everyday Americans. He made $4million last year, his kids attend the best private school in Chicago, his wife gets a huge paycheck, etc. Out of touch? He should say that the next time he eats an arugula salad with Brie cheese. Give me a break. Goes right back to his “money culture” speech he gave a UPenn this past summer. He wants to bring down others who have had success yet you can’t mention anything about im and his family.
Phony lib…..
Posted by: Nick | August 30, 2008, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Cindy McCain reminds me of people that I work with, talk with in volunteer work, and see every day of my life. The only people making such a stink over a wife are the TWO FACED OBAMA RACIST SUPPORTERS THAT NEED A LESSON IN MANNERS. (by the way, Palin was a great pick! Way to go McCain!
Posted by: bluebird | August 30, 2008, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm
okayyy…there are more than one “Brett” on this talkback…lol….I’m the one who posted the comment about past wealthy Presidents.
http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/ah/1966/6/1966_6_4.shtml
It’s a non-issue.
Posted by: BrettB | August 30, 2008, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm
“Don’t forget Obama is living in a million dollar house with the help of Bill Ayers. He didn’t do it. Secondly, his poor cousin is living on $1.00 a day”
His cousin? That’s his BROTHER, who lives in a shack in Kenya. Obama won’t even talk to him. What kind of man is this???
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:02 pm 7:02 pm
You know the one thing I have noticed with us all. We can argue. I get and that is OK. One thing for sure though is that the REPUBLIC PARTY are bigots. You feel the only way you can hurt Obama is calling him names. But the one thing he has showed everyone is that he isn’t the one that talks hate. You can all say the minister preaches hate, Ayers is a criminal but you never heard him say any of that stuff. You republicans think you are the only people that a patriots and believe in god. Well the way some of you talk in your comments shows that your party really isn’t united at all. You are made up of a bunch of racist. You not only hate black, but people who come here for the american dream and do well. You can say that only the ones that come here legally is alright but I don’t think you truly mean that at all. My parents came here from another country and they had to change the spelling because of hate. So I don’t want to hear how great it is. It is but only for some.
Posted by: Southern Yankee | August 30, 2008, 7:02 pm 7:02 pm
Obambi needn’t worry about McCain’s wealth. Sen McCain has proven through a lifetime of service to the country that he is motivated by a higher calling. The fact that his wife inherited a family business is meaningless…Maybe Obama can explain how his corrupt friend Rezko helped him into his million dollar house. Maybe John Kerry should be asked about his life married to a billionairess. Maybe the Clintons should explain how they are worth fifty million dollars now when Bill Clinton left office in 2000 deeply in debt…
Posted by: Scott Wiggins | August 30, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm
Once the specifics of the Obama economic plan are made public he will be defeated by a landslide and he can go back to being one of Rev. Wright’s USA damning disciples
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm
A little question:
How soon after the Democrats take power will there be neighborhood committees (Venezuela-Cuban style)formed to report on the undesirables?
Posted by: genetics73 | August 30, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm
I’m not a Republican and if I were, John McCain would not be my first choice for President. My first impression of Mrs. McCain was very negative – based primarily on her physical appearance and her early history with John McCain. I figured she was just another snooty rich lady who lives to shop.
But forcing myself to be more knowledgeable, I did a lot more reading and this is what I found out: Cindy earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education. She taught African-American children with severe disabilities in an inner-city school. As an education professor and former special education teacher, I guarantee you that most upper-middle class young women in education never entertain the notion of teaching in such a school. Those I supervise are usually upset when our university requires them to student teach there.
Cindy did not have to do this – nor did she have to take on the work of running her parents’ company; she could have lived a life of total leisure. She did not have to accept John’s children (his own or those he adopted from his first marriage) but she did – and most step-moms I know would have lots of problems doing this graciously.
While she and I could never be girlfriends, I give her a great deal of credit for all the good she has done when it wasn’t required of her.
Now the gratuitous nastiness of so many Democrats and leftists has left a very bad impression on me. Ted Kennedy was given an honored place at the Democratic convention this year – and anyone who approves of him certainly has no right to judge the character of either John or Cindy McCain. This is a tough election year for me. I’m not happy with the choices in either party. But if I had to make up my mind based on the comments of their followers, right now my vote would go to MCain.
Posted by: Austine Allen | August 30, 2008, 7:03 pm 7:03 pm
mmm, more Obama dirt coming soon huh?
I thnik you mean to say more McCain dirt being thrown without any substance behind it. I also find it really laughable that you right wing cooks suggest the left is in a panic over the choice of this joke of a VP candidate. Come on now, this old war hero just buried himself before the coroner even arrived. McCain knew how to loose in 2000 and he’s not lost his touch this time around either. Pick out the curtains Michelle!
YEEEEHAAAAA!!!! OBAMA 08!
Posted by: jimi | August 30, 2008, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm
Powertrip.
Excellent post. Yeah, Obama campaign is scared of Gov. Palin
Posted by: Manitu | August 30, 2008, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm
“Obama is the one running scared. He has now said we are not allowed to discuss his middle name, his brother living in Africa, his wife, Rev. Wright, his past association with William Ayers or his lack of experience – just to name a few. ”
Don’t worry. The media will ensure those topics never come up.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm
LOLOL! i laughed me a stomach ache. Blue collar says good for Cindy McCain because she WORKED FOR WHAT SHE HAS and in Obama’s socialist world everything has to come from the government! Excuse me!!! Cindy INHERITED her wealth and has probably not worked a day in her life. OBAMA WORKED HARD AND EARNED EVERYTHING HE HAS.
Posted by: DinaLee | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
“My father had nothing. He and my mother sold everything they had to raise $10,000,” she said. “I’m proud of what my dad and my mother did and what they built and left me. And I intend to carry their legacy as long as I can.”
No Cindy, Daddy dearest ABDNDONED his first wife and children after committinf ADULTERY with your mother (sound familiar). Now onder you have no shame for what you did to Carol and are offended by Obama’s speech. You and the “Husband of Carol” can’t exactly parade yourself as “pro – family”…so you bought one for your ticket.
Unbelievable hypocrisy from this woman who’s daddy made his money off of drunkards and she herself commits adultery and does the same…
GEESH!
Posted by: Donna | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
“Even more funny is that the media refused to raise the issue of Obama’s “experience” (one term in Congress only), but now that Palin (one term as Governor only) is on the Republican ticket, it’s all they can talk about.”
Putrid isn’t it?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
Barak is about to get a lesson in hard nosed politics. This guy has done nothing. That’s why he keeps changing the subject. He is a radical who’s friends shoudl all be in jail. He has a wife that hates White people through implication and he is soon to go down hard because God is not on his side.
Posted by: Chas | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
A couple comments. First to Deez, what did Obama ever say about Cindy that was a personal slam? Secondly, to Joanne, I agree with you, why are the comments here so abusive and rude? I thought we were a civilized country.
Posted by: ginnie | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
Cindy McCain is a former special education teacher and a life-long humanitarian. She has traveled the world doing volunteer and charity work…MANY YEARS BEFORE her husband was running for president.
What has Michelle Obama done?
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
ellsbells930:
“People are losing their homes because they took out mortgages they couldn’t afford. Why should the taxpayers bail them out? I’d like to have a nice, big McMansion too – but guess what… I know I can’t afford it, so I never bought one. It’s called, “taking responsibility for yourself” – something most Democrats don’t understand.”
You are correct about the McMansions, absolutely correct. The rest of what you say is stupid. Are you seriously trying to say that only Democrats bought those? The Democrats want to distribute all wealth to help those idiots out? Have you, per chance, MISSED the news recently where lenders are bailed out one after the other, with no scolding or protest by the esteemed republicans?
The housing scandal is not democratic or republican, it’s american. And it’s being solved on average american’s backs. I have a modest home that I can afford, and even i feel the squeeze these days with prices going up quickly.
If anybody is to blame, it is
(1) those who allowed for the push that enabled lenders to dish our ARM mortgages the way they did
(2) those who purchased homes with ARM because they didn’t do any research
(3) those who OK the bail-out with nobody going to jail
This housing issue is unbelievable, and people on both sides of the aisle have stuffed their pockets.
I’m all for a good partisan fight, but I think this topic isn’t fit.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
John McCain and the Republican Party along with Fox, the Wall Street Journal, Shawn Hannity, Ann Coulter are Bastions of Racial Hate. I wish I could live to see the day when the streets burn and the houses 5th Avenue and the buildings on Wall & Broad crumble burying the ashes of the greedy Wall Street Jews and their Plutocracy who have has been financially raping the middle class for 25 years. When will America WAKE UP?
Posted by: minerva | August 30, 2008, 7:05 pm 7:05 pm
I mean right wing (Kooks.) Sorry for the typo
Posted by: jimi | August 30, 2008, 7:06 pm 7:06 pm
Poor Fred!
He thinks somebody WANTS something from an underachiever like HIM?
Keep Dreaming. Your grand daddy McCreep and Charles Keating and GW are used to TAKING from senior citizens.
Posted by: Frannie | August 30, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
OBAMA ASSOCIATE/PARTNER RESUME:
pretty impressive, huh?
7 October 1969 – Bombing of Haymarket Police Statue in Chicago, apparently as a “kickoff” for the “Days of Rage” riots in the city October 8-11, 1969. The Weathermen later claim credit for the bombing in their book, “Prairie Fire.”
8 October-11, 1969 – The “Days of Rage” riots occur in Chicago in which 287 Weatherman members from throughout the country were arrested and a large amount of property damage was done.
6 December 1969 – Bombing of several Chicago Police cars parked in a precinct parking lot at 3600 North Halsted Street, Chicago. The WUO stated in their book “Prairie Fire” that they were responsible for the explosion.
27 December-31, 1969 – Weathermen hold a “War Council” meeting in Flint, MI, where they finalize their plans to submerge into an underground status from which they plan to commit strategic acts of sabotage against the government. Thereafter they are called the “Weather Underground Organization” (WUO).
13 February 1970 – Bombing of several police vehicles of the Berkeley, California, Police Department.
16 February 1970 – Bombing of Golden Gate Park branch of the San Francisco Police Department, killing one officer and injuring a number of other policemen.
6 March 1970 – Bombing in the 13th Police District of the Detroit, Michigan. 34 sticks of dynamite are discovered. During February and early March, 1970, members of the WUO, led by Bill Ayers, are reported to be in Detroit, during that period, for the purpose of bombing a police facility.
6 March 1970 – “bomb factory” located in New York’s Greenwich Village accidentally explodes. WUO members Theodore die in it. The bomb was intended to be planted at a non-commissioned officer’s dance at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The bomb was packed with nails TO INFILICT MAXIMUM CASUALTIES UPON DETONATION.
30 March 1970 – Chicago Police discover a WUO “bomb factory” on Chicago’s north side. A subsequent discovery of a WUO “weapons cache” in a south side Chicago apartment several days later ends WUO activity in the city.
10 May 1970 – Bombing of The National Guard Association building in Washington, D.C.
21 May 1970 – The WUO under Bernardine Dohrn’s name releases its “Declaration of a State of War” communique.
6 June 1970 – The WUO sends a letter claiming credit for bombing of the San Francisco Hall of Justice; however, no explosion actually took place. Months later, workmen in this building located an unexploded device which had apparently been dormant for some time.
9 June 1970 – Bombing of The New York City Police Headquarters.
27 July 1970 – Bombing of The Presidio army base in San Francisco. [NYT, 7/27/70]
12 September 1970 – The WUO helps Dr. Timothy Leary, break out and escape from the California Men’s Colony prison.
8 October 1970 – Bombing of Marin County courthouse. [NYT, 8/10/70]
10 October 1970 – Bombing of Queens traffic-court building . [NYT, 10/10/70, p. 12]
14 October 1970 – Bombing of The Harvard Center for International Affairs [NYT, 10/14/70, p. 30]
1 March 1971 – Bombing of The United States Capitol. [NYT, 3/2/71]
April, 1971 – abandoned WUO “bomb factory” discovered in San Francisco, California.
29 August, 1971 – Bombing of the Office of California Prisons. [LAT, 8/29/71]
17 September 1971 – Bombing of The New York Department of Corrections in Albany, NY [NYT, 9/18/71]
15 October 1971 – Bombing of William Bundy’s office in the MIT research center. [NYT, 10/16/71]
19 May 1972 – Bombing of The Pentagon . [NYT, 5/19/72]
18 May 1973 – Bombing of the 103rd Police Precinct in New York
28 September 1973 – Bombing of ITT headquarters in New York and Rome, Italy . [NYT, 9/28/73]
6 March 1974 – Bombing of the Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare offices in San Francisco
31 May 1974 – Bombing of The Office of the California Attorney General.
17 June 1974 – Bombing of Gulf Oil’s Pittsburgh headquarters .
11 September 1974 – Bombing of Anaconda Corporation (part of the Rockefeller Corporation).
29 January 1975 – Bombing of the State Department in (AP. “State Department Rattled by Blast,” The Daily Times-News, January 29 1975, p.1)
16 June 1975 – Bombing of Banco de Ponce (a Puerto Rican bank) in New York.
September, 1975 – Bombing of the Kennecott Corporation.
October 20, 1981 – Brinks robbery in which several members of the Weather Underground stole over $1 million from a Brinks armored car near Nyack, New York. The robbers murdered 2 police officers and 1 Brinks guard. Several others were wounded.
1981 “Guilty as hell. Free as a bird. America is a great country,” Ayers said when interviewed by David Horowitz.
September 11, 2001 “I don’t regret setting bombs. I feel we didn’t do enough.” Ayers is quoted in NYT article
Posted by: OBAMASSOCIATION | August 30, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
“Theresa Heinz Kerry had to marry a rich Republican and wait for him to die to inherit her millions. Arrianna Huffington had to marry a rich Republican and wait for him also to die to inherit her millions. Seems like liberal chicks can only make a buck screwing dead Republicans. Another example of liberals living off of the wealth of their betters. At least Cindy’s wealth came from her father’s hard work. Heinz and Huffington’s wealth came from their republican husband’s hard-ons. What’s the definition of a prostitute again?”
Wow, good post Joseph. Let’s not forget a felon buying Obama’s multi-million dollar house, while his brother lives in a hand-built shack in Kenya.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
The heiress is offended? Give me a break. She’s the one that attacked Michelle Obama when she said she was always proud of our country.
She doesn’t seem to have a problem when her husband compares Barack to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.
She doesn’t seem to mind whild the entire Republican party and right wing media attack Barack and Michelle Obama every day and question their loyalty to their country.
Now that doesn’t offend me that Makes me Sick. Screw these people. Who the hell do they think they are. Her own family hates her guts.
Posted by: brad | August 30, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
Good for Cindy. They will have a hard time saying that about Sarah Palin!
She is great. I posted some bio info and photos of her on my blog http://last10pounds.org/blog
McCain Palin 2008!
Posted by: linda | August 30, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
The heiress is offended? Give me a break. She’s the one that attacked Michelle Obama when she said she was always proud of our country.
She doesn’t seem to have a problem when her husband compares Barack to Paris Hilton and Britney Spears.
She doesn’t seem to mind whild the entire Republican party and right wing media attack Barack and Michelle Obama every day and question their loyalty to their country.
Now that doesn’t offend me that Makes me Sick. Screw these people. Who the hell do they think they are. Her own family hates her guts.
Posted by: brad | August 30, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
The government does not ship jobs out of the country you fools, try learning about economics morons.If congress would quit taxing the hell out of companies they would stay here, but that would mean that the government would need to be cut.Yes people that means you would actually have to work for your money and benefits.I know it’s a strange concept to you liberals but no where in the constitution does it say the government is supposed to support you.Why is it when states want to attract new sectors of business to their states do they offer lower taxes,it’s so they will either stay or move in,which in turn brings more employment to the community.If the feds could downsize and give companies(especially small business)a break they wouldn’t have to move to India to stay in business.
Posted by: powertrip51500 | August 30, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
Wolf pack…you must not get out much, his first WIFE still supports him, where do you get your information…from the reporters that Obama hasn’t tried to detain? All you Obama supporters please look at this article, and tell me is this the type of change you’re looking for…http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070403obama-ballot,0,1843097.story…written by one of the largest and most well respected papers in the country not to mention Obama’s home state.
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm
I am offended also, but not surprised. Preaching hate, scapegoating good people for political advantage, advocating policies that impede opportunities for hard working people to be successful and promote dependency, it is what democrats do. He learned it at the altar of Rev. Wright and the democrat party. He is not fit to serve as our president.
Posted by: Kevin | August 30, 2008, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm
Jim Hensley was arrested for conspiracy to conceal illegal distribution of whiskey against post-war rationing regulations…woooooooooo that’s serious business!!!!!!!!!!!! *sarcasm*
Posted by: givemeabreak | August 30, 2008, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm
I love it! Drudgico links to an article here and heads begin to explode in republican-land. Kind of telling when the level of grammar and spelling drops to that of a first grader when he posts a linky-link. Funny, that.
Posted by: Foxhunter | August 30, 2008, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm
John doesnt own any of them, if Cindy was to leave him tomorrow he would have no houses..not that he couldnt afford a house on his $225K/year job, but he on his own, would essentially have a very nice house, probably a ranch in Arizona value at about 2 million, I as a average voting American recognizre this as not lavish , but the fulfillment of the American Dream, which says , if you work hard, you can start with nothing as Cindy McCain parents did and build a fortune…it is exactly why we have immigrants to America. Obama by his attack onthis wants to take the American dream away from every business entrepenuer, those who took extreme risks with their meagwer finances to provide goods and services that fellow Americans want and need. Obama wants to , to quote him, “have the Government seize the profits” of these small built to be large start up industries…Americas life blood…folks..that is OUTRIGHT MARXISM and what comes next IS COMMUNISM, make no niave mistake about it, Obama and the new Democrats are Socialists and Marxists..these are the very people our fathers and mothers fought against on the battlefields of europe during WWI and WWII…and now they have infiltrated a one great political party..the democrat party..DO NOT LET THEM SUCCEED, this is YOUR battle, only YOU can stop them. McCain aint perfect, but he aint an oppressive Marxist, and he believes that you as an American Citizen make the best decisions for yourselves and families, and that ther Government has N O Constitutional right to seize any privately owned companies profits just becaus they are doing well…that is the American dream to build a business and succeed, the sky is the limit. if they can take one businesses profits what and who will stop them from taking yours? huh? These are traitors to our American ideals, these are those that would leave are sons and daughters who wear the Uniform of the US Military a legacy of failure…for thwir own political gain..we have won in Iraq..and Obama wanted to pull them out in defeat, we have special forces working in the impenatrable moutains and hostile tribe regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan, not all soldiers can dio this work , only specially train mountain division units like those in the Marines and 10th Mountain Division can handle this job of finding and eliminating Osam Bin laden,,Clinton let him get away, and 911 resulted, because the democrats believw osama isnt a war effort, but a police action..amd look what that philosophy got us…9-11-01. Lets put these marxist infiltrators to bed onvce and for all, lets through both democrat and republican out of office who attaches entitlements and extras to BILLS tyhat have nothing to do withwith their add ons..lets clean house..by the way that is exactly who Sarah palin is, she wiped out corrupt REPUBLICAN politicians in her state, the back lash for this gutsy move is that she is now under investigation..the usual political game…but make no mistake she will come up clean, you can tell just by listening to her, cleaning up corruption is her passion, not a politcal tool as some politicians would use it. McCain may seem like a fruit cake to conservatives, and like a maverick to liberals..who used to laude him pror to his run for the presidency, but his selection of Sarah Palin means real change…not change to Marxism or Socialism that Obama pushes. Let’s keep the American dream alive, lets vote for real change, let’s vote for McCain/Palin this November.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm
You liberals and democrats make me absolutely sick. Your sophmoric mantras sound like teenage hyperbole even teenagers would be embarassed to be heard speaking. Where did you learn your economics, from bumper stickers at a red light? You confront a democrat with analyst based on fact by credible sources and the liberal response is usally something like “Bush lied, people died!” F**king idiots every single damn one of you. Move to Canada with your whiny hero Neil Young and leave this great country alone.
Posted by: Cimarron | August 30, 2008, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm
Who in their right mind would want to
follow a snake oil salesman like Barrack
Hussein??? Or is it Barrack Apollo, or
is it friends of Ayer and Wright ???
Posted by: Lutzito | August 30, 2008, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm
> “McCain is worth less than 1/20 of what then-candidate John Kerry was. The media wouldn’t even raise the subject then.
I don’t like either candidate, but this entire issue shows just how biased the media really is.”
Even more funny is that the media refused to raise the issue of Obama’s “experience” (one term in Congress only), but now that Palin (one term as Governor only) is on the Republican ticket, it’s all they can talk about.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm
How can you not know how many houses you have? It’s either one of two things.
One – you have too many to keep up with which equates to not being in touch with 95% of America.
or
Two – you are senile.
The will question is how can you not know that simple question and expect yourself to deal with REAL questions that involve the world.
BTW which is it, one or two?
Peace.
Tom
012009
Posted by: Tom | August 30, 2008, 7:09 pm 7:09 pm
Considering where John McCain lived for 5 years, I have no problem with where he chooses to live now. Obama’s brother lives is a 3X6 hut. That Obama keeps making an issue of McCain’s current residences while ignoring McCain’s suite at the Hanoi Hilton, and while ignoring his baby brother’s squalid living conditions is funny. I thought we were supposed to be our brothers’ keepers. How about sending your brother a twenty, Barack. You’ll double his annual income.
Posted by: John Dunn | August 30, 2008, 7:10 pm 7:10 pm
Come to think of it, Ralph, it IS all Pres GW’s fault. Thank you for pointing that out so succinctly.
From the August 1st 2001 briefing whereupon Pres GW immediately took a month of the 418 vacations days or so since, this admin has failed to take ANY responsibility for the ruinous government and treasonous policies aimed at destroying the Constitution of the United States of America. This includes fraudulently and immorally invading a foreign country, failing to protect our troops with minimum armor, outing a CIA agent and lying to protect his people, Abu Ghraib’s torture, overturning habeas corpus throwing civil law back past the 1679 Act by the English Parliament and beyond. Spying on American Citizens and having 400,000 on the Terrorist Watch List, lining Haliburton, KBR and his Cheney buddies pockets while watching record windfall profits to Big Oil and the $79 Bil Iraq surplus-does any of this burn anyone else’s sensibilities?
I’ve been an independent all my adult life and the vitriol and arrogance GW, Rush, Hannity spew wore out my rage button a long time ago.
Democrats in the Congress are just as guilty of the wreck this admin has handed us as are the crooks in the White House. Hey, they’re just making money-it’s all just business, right?
You people ALL sound like a bunch of second-graders throwing words and guilt at the other side when we wear this sorry mantle together. What a mess.
It’s a two-party system, kids, and it’s time to give the other party a chance. Frankly, I can’t imagine they could screw it up worse than this failed presidency has.
Think I’ll go have an American Budweiser-Oops! Owned by Belgium now…
Posted by: lastrefuge | August 30, 2008, 7:10 pm 7:10 pm
all you moronic tools, falling for obama`s (hypocritical) class-warfare rhetoric. eat the rich. long live che and chavez, right?
fools.
Posted by: ron | August 30, 2008, 7:10 pm 7:10 pm
Mack,
You forget that Obama’s lack of experience was a topic since the primaries started and he’s gotten dinged on it at every single turn.
By the republicans.
And now McCain picks somebody like Palin.
The issue isn’t only her inexperience, it is that McCain is a hypocrite. You can’t explain that one away.
And after 19 months of pointing out Obama’s lack of experience, they best prepare for a couple of ROUGH weeks during which Palin will be mercilessly picked apart.
Once again McCain made his bed, he now has to lay in it. Similarly to the elitist/7 houses issue. Don’t just grab one side of the argument, that doesn’t hold up.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 7:10 pm 7:10 pm
WELCOME TO OBAMAWORLD…..let’s think this through logically…Obama leaves Columbia and Harvard law(where did he get the money?Handout?),he is a state senator(doesn’t pay that much),becomes a US Senator(pays more than a state senator), and Presto, he lives in a million$+ home. Now where did the money come from unless it came illegally from Rezko or from the money Obama saved up from his drug dealing days in high school. FOLLOW THE MONEY AND OBAMA IS DIRTY!
Posted by: BewareoftheDeceit | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
What’s with all the class envy. So what if someone worked their ass off and built wealth. What’s so bad about that? So what if they can afford to buy a comfortable home for an aging aunt and daughter or other members of the family. What’s wrong with that? Obama won’t even help his own brother in Africa. The man lives on less than $12 a month….but Obama is out raising millions for himself. It’s now like Obama is not aware of his need. What a hypocrite!!!!! What rug did you Democrats find Obama under? He is like the pimps downtown who talk so sweet and smooth and then send out their whores to service you. He is a dream alright….he’s a living nightmare. At least Cindy McCain spends millions on those most in need in Africa as well as other global poverty pockets. Now, about that Universal Health. My opthomoligist is fully booked with Canadian patients PAYING for visual medical care because their Universal Care has FAILED. People can’t see, it can be fixed and the GOVERNMENT tells them to wait to it is more necessary. People can’t walk and are addicted to pain killers because the GOVERNMENT says they can wait longer for a hip replacement. People who live out of urban areas are seeing their clinics and small hospitals closed. AND, we in the U.S. are filling our vacancies with fine Canadian physicians because they don’t have an opportunity to grow personal wealth because the GOVERNMENT has a tether on their income. Fools! You despise HMO’s what on Earth do you think Universal Health Care is. Just wait till you see your beloved Grandpa die waiting for a simple procedure that will extend his life by years. It is more cost effective to just wait till they die. I call this eldercide by GOVERNMENT. It exists in every country with Universal Care. Horrible conditions, hideous service and below American standards of health care. You can die dreaming if you aren’t careful. Obama is no dream candidate he is a living breathing NIGHTMARE.
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
I think we have to allow for the possibility that Mrs. McCain didn’t get what Senator Obama meant, and that her state of confusion may not be owing to some failing on the part of Senator Obama.
Indeed, I distinctly recall, and have reviewed a transcript to be sure I was not mistaken at the time, that the manner in which Senator Obama articulated his point was quite plain to me. Moreover, it was my impression that the reaction to those particular words said by Senator Obama to the audience in the stadium did not indicate any lack of sympatico between speaker & spoken to.
[It is extremely difficult to train a person, let alone an audience of 70,000 plus, to react as one to things most if not all do not understand. Animal handlers are familiar with the problem. If one has been given the responsibility to train another person to do this, and that person is endowed with abilities within one standard deviation of mien for humans either way, the effect tends to break down within the first half dozen "cues".
Dogs & other animals who can be trained to take cues still require that training to be under similar circustances [suggesting the image of Senator Obama or a stand in having worked for serveral weeks under cover with this particular audidence] but even then there are invariably individuals who ‘stray’ off message, and typically within a half dozen cues the speaker & the stray are in equal competition.
But humans are far more distractable that dogs for example, & consequently are far more difficult to teach this trick. To some extent that holds true for each human member of an audience, some much more than others.
There are additional problems, some of them quite major. One is that the speaker may not stick to the rhythym and timing used in the training sessions. As a speaker Senator Obama presents the sorts of difficulties that Wilhelm Furtwangler, for many years the principle conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, presented when he led other groups at Salzburg, or even Vienna where the Vienna Philharmonik is uniformly stocked from among the ranks of the greatest musicians in Austria and throughout western Europe. Obama, like Furtwangler, shows the tendency that so many confident public speakers show in extemporizing. That process inengages unscripted variations in pitch, pace & in which words receive what emphasis. Senator Obama seemed to me to engage in quite a lot of that during his speech. Dog & human group trainers alike will confirm that this renders pre-co-ordinated cues so unstable as to worse than if there was no rehearsal as all.
Its just my opinion, but that suggests to me the chances of the audience before him having been rehearsed are extremely remote. That, plus the fact that we have not heard even a hint of such among the thousands of reporters dedicated to covering political events in this country, suggests, as I started out with, the possibility that the problem may lie with Mrs. McCain.
In order do eliminate this possibility, I would be interested first in knowing if Mrs McCain watched the speech in question, and if so on what media outlet, and with whom. For example, if she happened to have watched it while seated near her husband & felt his discomfort at Senator Obama saying those words, it may be that her reaction reported here reflects to some degree on wishing to leave her husband with the impression she can be relied upon to support him, regardless of the objective truth in what was said.
Indeed, it is conceivable that she did not actually watch the speech, but instead received a report on it, or worse, portions of it, from another person. At that point, I should like to know something about that other person, in order to eliminate the possibility of reporting error through, for example, bias.
[I note in passing that partisan bias, even lying, and as evidenced in the Nixon re-election campaign in 1972, even surreptitous invasion of privacy & indictable offences like breaking & entering, have all be proven in the past. It's theoretically possible, but highly unlikely, that events during this presidential election already have been influenced by such biases [In particular, the selection of Senator McCain's veep, being a woman he met no more than twice & with whom he has no workiong experience, would be something I would wish to investigate to eliminate oblique motives and biases.]
Moreover, should Senator Obama’s word on this point have been objectively confusing or too off the common syntax, I would expect that have been commented upon by the the dozens of journalists, reporters, pundits and assorted other commenters on the 3 cable channels I flicked between in the hours following, because none of them, not even on FoxNews even hinted at having any trouble understanding it, or that their misunderstanding was different than my own in this respect. I concede that it is possible Senator Obama’s words went right over their heads, or that self-conceit prevented each and every one of them from pointing out the “confusion” due to concerns like he or she might be thought worse of for even having to ask. Notwithstanding the presence of high egos among this category of listener, I think that must be dismissed as highly unlikely, even on the Steve Doocy scale.
I would also wish to consider any evidence of contra-indications, each of which would have to be consideed, and investigated to eliminate, the possibility that Mrs McCain herself holds to some view that is both out of step with mainstream American syntax & caused her confusion as to the meaning of the words said by Senator Obama said.
By way of illustration only, the attribution to French royal personage Marie Antoinette that she said “then let hem eat cake” on hearing that some many French commoners were rioting for lack of bread, regardless its truth & accuracy, is one kind of statement I would wish to watch for.
I note that Senator McCain,in a televised televangelistic conversation with a rather prosperous & over-fed looking young man who called himself Rick Warren, broadly suggested that the line separating the unquestionably wealthy from the middle class is around $5M of income per year- not net worth: income [!]. Since on checking the relevant authorities well under .01 per cent [to be clear, less that one in ten thousand] Americans happen to be in a marriage or nuclear family unit which shows that level of annual income, this suggests one of 3 possibilities:
[1] that Senator McCain was telling some sort of joke [despite the quite serious tone of the question, and Senator McCain's apparent discomfort at being called on to respond]
[2]that Senator McCain was telling a deliberate untruth, whether a more innocent one to encourage general entrepreneurialism, or a less innocent one for some obscure partisan political purpose, each of which falls so afoul of good sense, Occam’s Razor applies
or
[3] He did not know the answer.
On balance, the last appears the most likely correct.
There is one other possibility, but could probably be rejected as too tinfoil: that Senator McCain’s highest loyalty is to the interests of a tiny economic elite. Now, it is perhaps imprudent to completely dispose of that possibility, because Senator McCain, and his wife are both members of such an elite. Indeed, it appears Mrs McCain has been a member of such an elite sinc birth.
I imagine that had Senator Obama leveled this last motivation at Senator McCain, then that would open Senator Obama to accusations implication class conflict [particularly now in a country that has taken on many of the same dynamics of the France of Ms. Antoinette's day].
As scurrilous as the charge would be if true, it would also be so if untrue. Thus it is comforting to our view of Senator Obama that his view of Senator McCain is the most generous of all the possibilities.
As earlier, I have to wonder about the possibility that Mrs McCain is acting out of loving kindness in saying what she now is reported to have said to George S- to spare her aging, somewhat frail looking husband, unnecessary distress. Given the way Senator McCain carries himself, to say nothing of some of the things he says, there is much to be said for this possibility.
Indeed, in the spirit of the same generosity shown by Senator Obama, I assume that to be the case, over all the other possibilities, involving for the most part lying and opportunism, as well as that she herself believes what her husband said to Warren was generally reliably accurate.
However, on that possibility, I
wonder if George S thought to ask Mrs McCain how her father was able to accumulate all that wealth that has supported her husband during the entirety of his political career.
Is she aware of the several convictions and charges mysteriously dropped that her father and uncle and other relatives incurred that appear to relate directly to a sustained pattern of effective bootlegging over more than a decade?
If he did ask, and if Mrs McCain were to respond in a way that showed her awareness of that, then I think the odds are against the accuracy of Senator Obama’s comment, but then is replaced by questions involving oblique motives & serving tiny wealthy elites.
If he did ask, and she showed herself completely oblivious of the origins of her life of comfort, then I would be more inclined to conclude that Senator Obama’s comment was well taken.
Mow, I realize that George S is a former political person and a media star, but he claims to be a reporter. So now: I wonder if George S thought to ask..
Posted by: LabDancer | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
This is an ad hominem attack against McCain instead of looking at the real issues. Obama himself has made MILLIONS off his books, speaking engagements, etc. So have the Clintons. Obama has no room to talk when he hypocritically complains that his opponent is wealthy. Obama can’t stand on his voting record, policies, or complete stupidity, but he is a sophist so the idiotic masses worship him like they did with Hitler. http://www.culturejamforlife.com/nobama2008/
Posted by: common sense | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
What’s with all the class envy. So what if someone worked their ass off and built wealth. What’s so bad about that? So what if they can afford to buy a comfortable home for an aging aunt and daughter or other members of the family. What’s wrong with that? Obama won’t even help his own brother in Africa. The man lives on less than $12 a month….but Obama is out raising millions for himself. It’s now like Obama is not aware of his need. What a hypocrite!!!!! What rug did you Democrats find Obama under? He is like the pimps downtown who talk so sweet and smooth and then send out their whores to service you. He is a dream alright….he’s a living nightmare. At least Cindy McCain spends millions on those most in need in Africa as well as other global poverty pockets. Now, about that Universal Health. My opthomoligist is fully booked with Canadian patients PAYING for visual medical care because their Universal Care has FAILED. People can’t see, it can be fixed and the GOVERNMENT tells them to wait to it is more necessary. People can’t walk and are addicted to pain killers because the GOVERNMENT says they can wait longer for a hip replacement. People who live out of urban areas are seeing their clinics and small hospitals closed. AND, we in the U.S. are filling our vacancies with fine Canadian physicians because they don’t have an opportunity to grow personal wealth because the GOVERNMENT has a tether on their income. Fools! You despise HMO’s what on Earth do you think Universal Health Care is. Just wait till you see your beloved Grandpa die waiting for a simple procedure that will extend his life by years. It is more cost effective to just wait till they die. I call this eldercide by GOVERNMENT. It exists in every country with Universal Care. Horrible conditions, hideous service and below American standards of health care. You can die dreaming if you aren’t careful. Obama is no dream candidate he is a living breathing NIGHTMARE.
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
Stop trying to rewrite history. Michelle Obama didn’t say she was “always proud” of her country. She said it was the “first time” she had ever been proud of it.
A woman ashamed of America as First Lady/ I don’t think so.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
***NOTE TO DEMOCRATS***
Communism doesn’t work! Go ruin another country– Leave America for lovers of freedom. Idiots.
Posted by: Democracy Rocks | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
God help us if the media and the sheeple of this country lead Barry to victory. Zero foreign policy experience … zero executive experience … scandal after scandal (Rezko, Wright, Ayers et al) … policies that will destroy this country both econimically and militarily … and absoultely freightening positions on most issues.
Posted by: Skeeter McCoy | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
what do you expect from a socialist like Obama and his minions. They think everyone should belong to a union and that whatever wealth you make, should go to the government when you die.
Posted by: chuck | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
what do you expect from a socialist like Obama and his minions. They think everyone should belong to a union and that whatever wealth you make, should go to the government when you die.
Posted by: chuck | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
I am a lifelong Republican. I am also a realist. There is a lot of gasbaggery from both sides here, but my side is more desperate. It’s pretty obvious — Obama will win the election and his supporters will get the last laugh. We are in denial if we think this McCain-Palin ticket will win. Not with my vote, they won’t. I’ll stay at home. As William Buckley said, the Republicans need to lose this election and do a little housecleaning. We had the White House, Congress and Senate — and we blew it.
Posted by: Marty McFly | August 30, 2008, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm
SouthernYankee, it doesn’t surprise me when you say you don’t want to hear how great America is.
You’re an Obama supporter, and he doesn’t think America is so great, either.
What surprises me is that you and he truly think that is the way to win an election. The country at large isn’t a slum in Chicago where you can agitate everyone into a tizzy.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
Cindy McCain’s worth is none of your business. She is not running for any office even if you are gossip driven. Her father and mother, together, created a business that was extremely successful. It is not a RIGHT to have an inheritance but the choice of the person earning that money in it’s distribution.
To the person that stated they owned one house, you are a liar. You also claimed to have a mortgage which means you don’t actually own the house yet. That’s the problem with the question. If McCain owns 3% in partnership of property, is that ownership? If the bank holds 20% of the note, is he an owner?
While Obama might impress some with his oratory ability, he has only run for office never fully serving such. He was senator a total of three months before announcing his presidential candidacy and manages to vote “present.” Where is decision making skill in “present”?
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
I asked my father-in-law how many houses he owns. He said “14? Maybe 15?”
You see, he’s an investor, chumps! Is it any surprise a woman worth 100 million may own multiple properties that “her people” take care of? You know, “money planners”? People with money have such a thing. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s something to shoot for. Cry me a freakin’ river for the idiots losing homes they had no right getting into. Feel sorry for those losers? Not when they’re the reason everyone else’s property values suffered. And, yeah, trust me, most of the people getting thrown out of their homes surely vote democrat. People who take pride in their own affairs and demonstrate discipline and personal responsibility don’t get in over their heads and don’t get thrown out of their homes. Instead, you know what they do. They raise good families, make a good wage, live a good life, and vote Republican.
Posted by: Jasper Ballbaggins | August 30, 2008, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070403obama-ballot,0,1843097.story
Posted by: Ryan | August 30, 2008, 7:12 pm 7:12 pm
A lot of wealth envy going on here. Keep taxing the crap out of the “rich” and they will continue to move their companies to other countries that have a lower tax rate. You will be begging for the current low unemployment numbers we now enjoy. If you think you can tax our way to prosperity then you many want to go back to Economics 101.
Also, read the U.S. constitution sometime. You are not entitled to all this crap the Democrats want to give you. With that said, stay out of my wallet and get your whining butt to work.
Posted by: Tom | August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
A lot of wealth envy going on here. Keep taxing the crap out of the “rich” and they will continue to move their companies to other countries that have a lower tax rate. You will be begging for the current low unemployment numbers we now enjoy. If you think you can tax our way to prosperity then you many want to go back to Economics 101.
Also, read the U.S. constitution sometime. You are not entitled to all this crap the Democrats want to give you. With that said, stay out of my wallet and get your whining butt to work.
Posted by: Tom | August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
I am offended also, but not surprised. Preaching hate, scapegoating good people for political advantage, advocating policies that impede opportunities for hard working people to be successful and promote dependency, it is what republicans do. He learned it at the altar of Charles Keating and George W. Bush. He is not fit to serve as our president.
Posted by: notKevin | August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
“John McCain and the Republican Party along with Fox, the Wall Street Journal, Shawn Hannity, Ann Coulter are Bastions of Racial Hate. I wish I could live to see the day when the streets burn and the houses 5th Avenue and the buildings on Wall & Broad crumble burying the ashes of the greedy Wall Street Jews and their Plutocracy who have has been financially raping the middle class for 25 years. When will America WAKE UP?”
#1 PLACE DUMB COMMENT OF THE DAY
Case in point Hate-monger — WOW!
Posted by: FreeEnterprise | August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
here are a coule of items in the comments. i keep hearing the obama people saying barack was only 8 years old when the wealthy boy ayers was setting off bombs. that’s not the point.
obama was 34 years old when he mey ayers and began his political career with a fund raiser at AYERS hyde park home purchased for him by his father who was a wealthy utility company executive. obama was 40 years old when his ‘neighbor/friend was quoted in the NY TIMES sep 11. 2001 that ‘we didn’t do enough’ (BOMBING).
so ayers beat the federal charge on a tecnicality and his wife bernardine dohrn was imprisoned of a felony conviction.
obama got a $300,000 discount on his house during an overheated housing bubble. how did that happen? it just so happens when he went to llok at thos house he brought REZKO along, when asked why he would bring REZKO to look at a house and not his wife he said. ‘i don’t know’. well i dion’t know about your judgment, o’rezko. so now REZKO is a convicted felon scheduled to be sentenced 10 days befire the election. will the media report on this? they will try to do as little as possible.
next, neither mccain, clinton or obama are qualified to be president. they come from this stupid debating club called the US senate. none have ever held execytive of even managerail responsibility. these people are not going to become executives or managers overnight or within a year/ that pretty much means we will have a president scooting around on training wheels sloganeering. media will continue to be absent. if obama he will have them silenced, if mccain he will not show up.
mccain was in the keating 5 with four other semocrats, this just proves mccain’s a democrat to just from a different wing than obama. he’s from the multi-racial wing and mccain is from the white wing with the money like kennedy, bide, feinstein, kerry, kohl, and pelosi.
Posted by: andy devine | August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
Are we really going to start bringing up college records between various candidates? If we are… we have to examine Biden..who’s more qualified than Obama. Biden graduated in the bottom 10% of his class…76..out of 85. Big deal.
Posted by: givemeabreak | August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
Palin’s record in Alaska shows she’s done far more to help her constituents than Obama ever thought about doing.
Yes, they both have the same amount of experience, but one of them did far more with her time.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
Jimbo.
Right on re. Obama afraid to come on the Factor. Like these pro Obama posts – plenty of meaningless drivel, but hardly any in depth discussion of issues. Without the McSames,etc, most of these guys would have nothing to say… kinda sorta like the Obama campaign itself!!
Posted by: Manitu | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
Thousands if not millions of Americans own several houses or businesses that are worth even more than several houses. What’s the big deal? They are called investments.
That is what America is all about. Invest and work hard, then someday you too will be a landlord instead of a tenant.
With Barry Hussein’s promise to change all that, there will be a lot wealth moving …
1. to the hands of socialist government.
2. to other countries who will treat entrepreneurial activities much better.
When Obama is done with his plan (if elected) … no one in America will own a home. We will all be renting an apartment from the government. Like Russia, like the former Eastern Block, like any communist sh*t hole on the planet.
And that’s not all … there won’t be enough to go around.
This election isn’t as much about Democrat and Republican it is about stupid or smart respectively.
The Dems with their candidate are in love with stupid.
The GOP with their candidate are holding their noses and voting for as smart as a political philosophy can be at this time.
Vote for the smarter of two stupids. Vote McCain.
Posted by: John V | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
good one minerva. tell us more about the ‘racist’ republican party that was created to oppose slavery (mlk jr was a republican) and tell us about wall street jews? wow…
Posted by: jason | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
Cindy McCain is nothing more that an OLD Barbie Doll. She inherited her money, unlike some of the rest of us that had to work for it. Believe me, I am not envious. I will keep my life. McBush’s pick for VP is nothing more than a ploy. He wants Hillary’s votes. Palin is NOT Hillary. There is NO comparison. If he gets elected and croaks, she will be President??? Give me a break. He is not a “maverick” he is a fool. And he is NOT the only POW in America. There are plenty of American soldiers that are POWs. Why doesn’t our government acknowledge that?? I will not vote for a jerk that is simply playing games and is busy promoting his POW status. I know several men that have lost limbs in this stupid Iraqi war and they never complain. Why isn’t the government taking better care of our veterans? I am ashamed to admit that I have been a registered Republican for many years. But I will no longer vote for a Republican. I will be voting for Obama/Biden. At least they will help the American people. At least they will tell us the truth. McBush makes me gag when he says “my friends.” He is NOT my friend and he isn’t your friend!
Posted by: CS3539 | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
Focus people. The election is about IDEAS, not where you think the candidates are on your personality meters. Do you want bigger government regulating your life…or not?
Posted by: susan | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
Liberals to preach religion like republicans do. I live in a rural town and it is a dry county bible belt. There good at preachin the good book but aren’t good at practicing it.
Posted by: Southern Yankee | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
Poor John the only thing he got going is a worn out POW story he keep telling so you can feel sorry for him and vote Bush a third term.
Posted by: jg5012 | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
Cindy Mccain is a phony
Posted by: JJD | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
The point is not that McCain is rich. It’s that he’s out of touch.
Posted by: HLM | August 30, 2008, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm
bewareofthedeceit is another ignorant consumer of ‘news’. Obama wrote books and made his fortune, and used a portion of those funds to pay off STUDENT LOANS. But you wouldn’t want that little fact to get in the way, would you.
Posted by: Foxhunter | August 30, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm
As an independent, I’ve found that democrats tend to be the most close-minded – They immediately have to apply a label to you or start becoming juvenile the minute you express an opposite opinion or pespective. Republicans tend to be polite but you can still tell that they think you’re a commie or a liberal when you say something they disagree with.
Posted by: Alders | August 30, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm
Johnny where have you been since February of 2008? The media has been pressing Obama on his experience from the first day he announced, he’s had to answer questions about in over 20 debates and so far the press has had little to say about Palin’s lack of experience because she’s only been on the scene for 36 hours.
Posted by: tom | August 30, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm
So the choice is between between two Ivy league lawyers (Obama and Biden) or two non-lawyers (McCain and Palin). Remember lawyers do not solve problems, they only argue in support for whichever side of the argument controls thier allegiance – nothing more.
Ironically, one would at least expect said lawyers to craft bills that can stand-up to legal scrutiny, since this is their professions craft. Alas, rarely do laws created by these legal elites in Congress’s cleanly survive legal challenges in court.
Furthermore, the reason McCain and Palin do not have the blind support of their party’s base is because they had the “balls” to speak out against thier own party’s officials when they saw inappropriate behavior or policies. Which democratic has Biden or Obama called out directly for unethical behavior or poor policy initiatives? Perhaps they have – I would like to hear a response on whom, when and where!
I want people willing to put country first and party second and who lead by example – not by meaningless diatribe.
I doubt any other the above matters to most of the hardened supporters for either party – so let me bring this down to the “average” American’s level of understanding – When is the “Palins’s Boy” video going to hit the You Tube and when is she going to be on the View.
Posted by: RostaRant | August 30, 2008, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm
> “McCain is worth less than 1/20 of what Democratic candidate John Kerry was. The media wouldn’t even raise the subject then.
I don’t like either candidate, but this entire issue shows just how biased the media really is.”
Even more funny is that the media refused to raise the issue of Obama’s “experience” (one term in Congress only), but now that Palin (one term as Governor only) is on the Republican ticket, it’s all they can talk about.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
How many houses does John Kerry own? How many did John Kennedy own? How about counting the houses of George Soros, Warren Buffet, any number of rich liberals? Too many people simply purchased houses they could not afford. Who’s fault is that? In America we are also free to make mistakes.
Posted by: nan | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
”
“John McCain and the Republican Party along with Fox, the Wall Street Journal, Shawn Hannity, Ann Coulter are Bastions of Racial Hate. I wish I could live to see the day when the streets burn and the houses 5th Avenue and the buildings on Wall & Broad crumble burying the ashes of the greedy Wall Street Jews and their Plutocracy who have has been financially raping the middle class for 25 years. When will America WAKE UP?”
#1 PLACE DUMB COMMENT OF THE DAY
Case in point Hate-monger — WOW!”
I think that was Barry’s BFF, Ayers that posted that.
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
Hire a proofreader!
Posted by: proofreader | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
“American Hating Wife”…. aka Michelle Obama
Hmmm, a guy doesnt want to lie and tell you how many homes he legally owns because he doesnt really know… Why wouldnt he know? Because he focuses on what he believes and fights for and lets his rich wife worry about the “investments” called “his homes”….
Libs…
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
Obama made 4,000,000 last year,his brother in Nairobi made 12.00$. This hypocrite won’t even spend his own money on his brother,but is perfectly willing to spend your hard earned money to feed his mob their daily dole. He is a Marxist eletist. If this bag of wind gets in to power with his legion of haters, America will be presented with a clear and present danger.
Posted by: Nostromo | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
I’ve spent a few minutes reading the posts here…. I read some good arguements – but what I fail to understand is why comments have to be so rude and full of hate. Can there not be a discussion without resorting to name calling? We are ALL fortunate, Democrats, Republicans and Independents to live in the finest Country in the world. You don’t have to love any candidate – but a little less hostility and more discussion on issues, and less personal attacks would seem to make a lot more sense.
Posted by: IK | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
Susan thats right. That is what we got under the Bush administration the last 8 yrs.
Posted by: Southern Yankee | August 30, 2008, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm
Obama is only interrested in creating a class war. Since when is it a bad thing to live the American dream. People come to this country to do just what Cindy McCain’s family did. Obama is trying really hard to stop that and encourage everybody to live of government welfare
Posted by: stephend | August 30, 2008, 7:17 pm 7:17 pm
Personally i can understand where Mrs. McCain would get offended Obama’s attack on the wealth of John McCain is only a taste of what hes going to do the rest of America. Can Barack Obama ruin the American Economy? Yes He Can!
Posted by: ethan_in_mi | August 30, 2008, 7:18 pm 7:18 pm
“I wish I could live to see the day when the streets burn and the houses 5th Avenue and the buildings on Wall & Broad crumble”
Well, Minerva, you certainly are in the right party, then. I bet Ayers could lend a hand with all that. Too bad binLaden failed, huh?
YIKES!
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 7:18 pm 7:18 pm
I was a POW.
I don’t know much about the economy.
I’ll have my staff get back to you.
Surge.
Did I mention I was a POW.
Posted by: John MCName Recognition | August 30, 2008, 7:18 pm 7:18 pm
“So the choice is between between two Ivy league lawyers (Obama and Biden) or two non-lawyers (McCain and Palin). Remember lawyers do not solve problems,”
Yes, no more lawyers…please
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 7:18 pm 7:18 pm
The media has been “pressing” Obama about his lack of experience? ROFL, what planet are you from? On national news, the word “experience” has been mentioned more times in the 36 hours than in all the past year combined.
What else won’t they talk about? Obama getting a house bought for him by a convicted felon, his brother who lives in a hand-built shack in Kenya, and the fact he hasn’t accomplished a single thing for his constituents since elected.
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
Every McCain home is purchased with Clean Money . I am not sure Obama can make this claim on hus RESZKO Mansion,
Posted by: Dennis D | August 30, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
Cindy McCain shows that being out of touch is a family trait.
Posted by: ElectionSkeptic | August 30, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
Out of touch is the guy that thinks there are 57 states, out of touch is the guy that thinks an aborted baby born alive should not be protected, out of touch is the guy that thinks extremists want to negotiate, out of touch is the Harvard grad who thinks all people who drink beer are ignorant (by the way blue collar democrats are the heaviest beer drinkers), out of touch is a 47 year old with 143 days of experience thinking he could be a commander and chief, out of touch is the guy who thinks taxing business out of existence will help the worker! There is only one guy out of touch in this campaign and his name is Barack Obama!
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
You know, it’s funny. I read these comments accusing people of being ” Obama haters and Republican smear merchants ” and their divisive tactics but I must say, some of the most hate filled, mean spirited postings on this and many other blogs are coming from Obama supporting liberal Democrats. So please, spare me your self-righteous sanctimoney.
Posted by: David Arnold | August 30, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
Unbelievable. There are posters on here claiming God and Jesus would prefer Obama because McCain’s wife owns a beer company and because Cindy is a harlot. People, before you start preaching the Bible, how about reading it first? People in the Bible, even the Apostles and Jesus, drank “spirits” as it was posted on here earlier. If you’ve ever read the Bible, you know that there were wars, and that God’s chosen people were often on the battlefield. What the Bible does have in it is a very clear message as to how God felt about anyone who killed an unborn child. I don’t speak for either God or Jesus, but before you all decide that they would be supporting Obama, try going back and actually reading the Bible.
Posted by: Melanie | August 30, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
Offended Cindy? It’s offensive when so many men and women and families in this country suffer when we lose our jobs to others overseas, when we can’t afford to pay the ever increasing health premiums for health care, when we struggle to pay the mortgage, the rent, to our one residence, when your husbands and his croonies want to take our tax dollars and give it to rich Big Corporations, while we are left out in the cold?
And you are complaining about your rich feelings being hurt because your husband is so darn out of touch that he is not aware of the community proper houses you own?
I just lost my darn job to people in India, I have a daughter with cerebral palsy, I have been foreclosed on, and am awaiting eviction from the bank, and
You
Are
Complaining
About
Your Hurt Rich Feelings?!
OH MY Friggin’ Gosh!
OUT OF FREAKING TOUCH!
Posted by: how dare you complain cindy | August 30, 2008, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm
Why can’t I post
Posted by: whatawaste | August 30, 2008, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm
Yes, no more lawyers please!
Posted by: stephend | August 30, 2008, 7:20 pm 7:20 pm
I think that we need to get past all this back-biting BS. Look, I don’t give a rat’s patoot what Cindy McCain thinks because she is not running for president. I like Obama and I like McCain. I’m honestly still a little torn and I’m willing to hear John McCain out. But Obama gave an amazing speech and said what I think we as a nation needed to hear! Iraq needs to be over Afghanistan needs to be our focus and then we need to bring our people home and start fixing our economy. It’s not that tough folks. Take off your republican or democrat hats, and just look at what is gonna be good for this country.
Posted by: Fred | August 30, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm
Really is wonderful the hatefull money grabbers on both sides. They haven’t got one good thing to say about each other and they want us to live in $1 month housing like Obamas brother. Hope people wake up and smell the coffee. Person could go on and on about the abortion issue depends on what type of person does the rapeing if you should get an abortion.
Posted by: mike | August 30, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm
You know, it’s funny. I read these comments accusing people of being ” Obama haters and Republican smear merchants ” and their divisive tactics but I must say, some of the most hate filled, mean spirited postings on this and many other blogs are coming from Obama supporting liberal Democrats. So please, spare me your self-righteous sanctimoney.
Posted by: David Arnold | August 30, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm
I’ve spent a few minutes reading the posts here…. I read some good arguements – but what I fail to understand is why comments have to be so rude and full of hate. Can there not be a discussion without resorting to name calling? We are ALL fortunate, Democrats, Republicans and Independents to live in the finest Country in the world. You don’t have to love any candidate – but a little less hostility and more discussion on issues, and less personal attacks would seem to make a lot more sense.
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IK, spend a coupla hours on FOX news, then get back to us.
Posted by: grob | August 30, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm
At least Obama is not SWIFT BOATING McCain.
Republicans have used a lot of dirty tricks and cry fowl when truth hits them.
Posted by: Srini | August 30, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm
This nation including all the bloggers who have posted are a bunch of indroctrinated fools. One side we have the republicans and the other side we have the democrats. When are we going to get someone who cares about everyone and is an American. Sure we live in the land of the free, and we can achieve our goals. I don’t care about hos many assetts McCain has or how many babies Obama has kissed. I do care about honesty, integrity and a determined spirit to be an American. A man who wishes to return this land to the people instead of a one world order. Who is a good third party candidate, for we sure do not have one in the two un-American parties of Republicans and Democrats.
Posted by: Norm | August 30, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm
PEOPLE, LISTEN:
Cindy didn’t issue a statement complaining and condemning Obama’s comments. SHE WAS ASKED A QUESTION BY AN INTERVIEWER, and then she answered it:
Interviewer: Were you offended?
Cindy: Yes. Yes, I was.
Stop acting like she went ape and issued statments whining and crying. She was answering a question.
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm
obama is a socialist a-hole
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
obama is a socialist a-hole
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
“Obama wrote books and made his fortune, and used a portion of those funds to pay off STUDENT LOANS”
He got pretty rich but his charitable giving is pretty slim.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
I do not condone illegal or immoral behavior of anyone’s past, including my own stupid misjudgments – however, there comes a time to realize when people have redeemed themselves and we need to move on past THEIR mess ups. Especially if something is not “perfect” in our very own mirror. That being said – Re the house count: It was a media trap and McCain knew it. He would either be labeled a liar if he said the wrong number or out of touch, if he gave no number. How do you answer if you own income property plus your home and vacation/business residences? Sometimes, by the goofy comments – it is the readers who are ‘out of touch.’ Minimum wage was NEVER designed to be a LIVING wage!! Americans are supposed to work themselves UP the ladder instead of being content with mediocrity! Senator Obama has logged 143 work days in the Senate – and we think this is enough to be the leader of the free world? YIKES! Nothing is wrong with making money – that is what this country was built on. Who in the he** does Obama and the rest who believe in universal health care etc., think is going to pay for those programs? Try living in a country where everything is “free.” You will lose the spirit that is uniquely American! It’s the volunteers and the churches that fund and fix disasters, not the government. And sometime, google Mrs. McCain’s biography – she is philanthropic and does more for war torn, poor, sick nations using her own income and capitalizes on her network of other people who actually DO something to make a difference – but she doesn’t do it in the media…so it must not be true! According to some of the lemmings on this board.
Posted by: AmericaFirst | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
According to Obama. it is wrong for the McCains to have wealth and live the American dream, –but it’s okay that Obama made over 4 million dollars in book sales. I guess that also explains why It’s okay that Obama does not have experience…he’s obviously the exception to everything.
Posted by: Whatever | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
Hey David A,
Amen brother!
Posted by: mac | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
For perspective:
Obama has held ZERO executive leadership positions.
Obama is NOT a distinguished lawyer in his field, in fact Obama is NOT distinguished at all.
Obama self identifies his mentors as past Communist party leaders in America funded by the Soviet Union.
Obama self identifie3s himself in the Marxist ideology..the very ideology that my father and many other fthers and grandfathers fought against in WW1 and WW2. now today an entire generation out of ignorance of their frweedoms squats over the graves of our war dead and urinates on heir graves as the choose to vote for a confessed marxist running for president of the United states of America.
Obama has made it clear that he is NOT opposed to leaving Babies to die if they survive a botched abortion (a marxist belief)..in fact Obam spoke out on such a case and said he was more concerned about case law, than the life of the Baby that was tossed into a linen closet to await its death 4 hours later..the baby ironically was a downs syndrome baby..the very baby that Sarah palin made a clear decision to keep , and I quote “when I look at him, I am reminded of perfection”. Hopwever Obama sees in this innocent baby a threat to abortion case law??? How sick is that? Life over case law, and in Obamas book case law MUST win..that is so horrid, that is so cruel and inhumane. It seems the democrats are the new Dr. mengelas of the 21st century, their philosphy is shocking when seen and read out loud, but it is theirs…Save the TREES, KILL the Children! how pathetic is that, hos disgraceful, you will all rot in hell for your participation in this murder, in this holocaust.
Posted by: Tom | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
There should be a requirement that citizens should have a proficient command of the English language (spelling and grammar) in order to vote. Obviously, that’s not a requirement here. It’s embarrassing reading the way that most here and on the other “news” sites are murdering the English language – with nothing intelligent to say, and in plain view of the rest of the world.
Posted by: Cheese | August 30, 2008, 7:23 pm 7:23 pm
There should be a requirement that citizens should have a proficient command of the English language (spelling and grammar) in order to vote. Obviously, that’s not a requirement here. It’s embarrassing reading the way that most here and on the other “news” sites are murdering the English language – with nothing intelligent to say, and in plain view of the rest of the world.
Posted by: Cheese | August 30, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Ms. McCain’s got a great point. At one time her family was among those Obama promises to help. Now that the McCain’s are well-off, they should be ridiculed and punished? The whole fixation on McCain’s houses is petty and not at all in keeping with the class Sen. Obama showed to his opponents during the primaries and caucuses. His star is fading fast with me.
Posted by: Michael Gordon | August 30, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
two main parties …
either
– all of us pay for everyone (where do you think Obama plans to get all of the money to pay for his promises)
or
– we vote to help others help themselves.
I vote the later (conservative).
Welcome former Hillary voters come on over you’ll like the conservative approach better… gives people the step up opportunities versus robin hood effect which doesnt work. (I used to be Demo.)
New Republicans = constitional upholders
Posted by: MF | August 30, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Houses?! He wants to talk about houses? I doubt a felon helped Cindy buy any of her houses. If Obama is so concerned about others houses, perhaps he should take a look at the shack his brother is living in. Obama and the class warefare dems symbolize the triumph of socialism over capitalism.
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Houses?! He wants to talk about houses? I doubt a felon helped Cindy buy any of her houses. If Obama is so concerned about others houses, perhaps he should take a look at the shack his brother is living in. Obama and the class warefare dems symbolize the triumph of socialism over capitalism.
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Obama, the Chicago thug with no history wants to run a country! I say Revolution – Revolution – Revolution…. King George with his Leftist buddies all over again…. Get rid of the Leftist Socialist / Nazi thugs and the fuel and funding storage ports……….
Posted by: hunterwolf | August 30, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
Boo freaking hoo. Perhaps Cindy can drown her sorrows in a cool, clean Bud, a handful of pills, and retire to one of her fainting couches.
Has she been taking faux outrage lessons from Lynne Cheney?
Posted by: luther blissett | August 30, 2008, 7:24 pm 7:24 pm
If this McCain fellow becomes President, I’m going to have to start drinking.
Posted by: HG | August 30, 2008, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm
stephend: “Since when is it a bad thing to live the American dream. ”
It absolutely is not. Listen, if you will, to Obama’s acceptance speech that explains exactly WHY IT IS that the american dream is becoming unattainable EVEN FOR people who work hard.
I mean, really let’s cut the crap here. To somehow suggest that those who don’t live the american dream are lazy bums or communists or whatever, that’s just such a crock.
No really, specifically to understand Obama’s take on that american dream, take the time to listen to his speech. You don’t have to like Obama, but he answers that question right there.
And you’ll make a better Obama critic, being able to actually know what he says vs what some rabid internet forum repeaters say.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm
OK, what has Obama proven to the Americans. I would like to see him speak for several hours without any help from electronics or human representatives. I am a republican, but must admit Hillary was well prepared for all of her speeches. We need to lay off the spouses. We have one who wrote her thesis against white americans(Obama) and one who inheirited millions from the fortune of her parents, however the money was earned(McCain). Needless to say, our country is not all in a terrible financial situation. Many people were granted ridiculous loans on investment properties and bought into the internet, when Clinton was in power. What did they buy, nothing, what commodity was the internet..it vanished. How can you have an income of $150,000.00 and live in a $500,000-750,000.00 home; go figure you will bottom out after several years. Clinton did not have experience, he mentioned it the other night and how can we forget he lied on national television about something so personal. Everyone has to start somewhere, I am sure there are many people with no experience that are better than McCain or Obama. Yes, the media does play up things, not to mention not only politics.
Posted by: kjenkins | August 30, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
I think spoiled brat Cindy McCain is whining too much. After all it was her who had an affair with McCain, a man old enough to be her father. It was Cindy who was a drugged out zombie who stole drugs from a charity she worked with. Rich brats like her should not cast stones.
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
If Cindy wants to live the rich and elitist life, more power to her. But to say that John, while living it too through her wealth is somehow still aware of the plight of the average bread earners in America’s two income, one house family is a stretch. How can she be offended because someone publicly points out the truth? Oh, that’s right. She’s rich and Obama is simply “uppity”.
Posted by: foxisms | August 30, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
I find it amazing that when you think about the attacks on 9/11 and the effect it had on the stock market, the fighting of an expensive war, the rising cost of energy, that the economy is not at the bottom of the ocean. When McCain says the economy is sound he is right. Bush and some of his policies have helped, not all of them but we all know only Denocrats have 20/20 Vision!
Posted by: Jack | August 30, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
Women of America you really should have the child of your rapist. God wants it that way.
Posted by: Sarah P | August 30, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
We all know that only Democrats can be offended and only Republicans make offensive comments. Kind of like how only white people can be racists.
Posted by: dmts | August 30, 2008, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm
Cindy, you are offensive and repugnant. You are the other woman who got her hooks in while she could. Cold hearted bitch.
Posted by: HG | August 30, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
Obama did a land deal for his home with Rezko while Rezko was under federal investigation for influence peddling. Rezko was under investigation by Patrick Fitzgerald.
Obama still did the land deal even with Rezko in trouble. Then Obama lied about it saying he didn’t know about it to the washington post. Well it turns out Obama did know about it and even talked to Rezko about it.
Posted by: Jeff | August 30, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
Anyone running for President who doesn’t know how many states there are should not be running no less critizing anyone.
Posted by: JI | August 30, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
re: “The fact that John McCain does not know how many houses he owns when millions are struggling to stay in the only house they have shows he’s out of touch with the lives of real Americans.”
It could also show that he has focused on performing his job in the Senate while Cindy McCain has focused on managing family property investments. In the olden days, if you asked a man where the vacuum cleaner was or the lint trap on the washing machine was — he wouldn’t know. Today we live in a world where you don’t have to be Alexander Graham Bell to use the telephone. How many people know how many telecommunication devices they have? I am sad that my father did not live long enough to faciliate the legacy he started for me and Mrs. McCain is very fortunate that her father did. It appears what they both share is the American dream. The first being, if you work hard, you may be able to build a fortune. As I recall — statistics say that only 1 in 10 businesses in the U.S. makes it. Her father must have been extraordinary to succeed against those odds just as Senator McCain over came personal trauma as a POW to carry out the other old saying I used to here as a child. “if you put your mind to it, you can even be president of the United States of America.” It seems Obama is jealous. Each party ticket demonstrates a range of personal values. I am homeless. I did better when Reagan was president. I did better when Clinton was President. I have suffered enormously under the Bush administration. If 50 is the new 30 then 72 is the new 52 and I in turn, want someone running my country who has stayed the course and is giving an opportunity to a an well-spoken idealist as I was given a long time ago. He has opened the door, for Sarah Palin, it will be up to here to find a way to stay in. More importantly, we need role models who overcome “unspeakable” adversity themselves –I believe that a human who has been cut off from all his resources and then rediculed by his compatriots (ie., return from Vietnam POW camp and then protests upon return to the U.S.) must have a greater vision for what is the right thing to do. Over-comng adversity against all odds is what I need to see. I do not like because he seems to remind me of someone who believes he is entitled to his position. Interestingly enough, it doesn’t feel like these 4 people — represent me. Will my vote matter, no it won’t and yes it will. Will I be proud if a women is in the white house? Yes I will. Do I think it should be me — no i don’t I didn’t sign up for living in a fish bowl. Would i like to speak out on behalf of people like me? Yes I will. Is it worth it? I will never know. By the way, when I say I am homeless — I am not without a home — I am without my family because of a fear-shaped culture . It is tough to be optomistic when we see our media searching for scandals in lieu of what we are doing right in this nation. Tell me what we the people need to do now and I probably won’t do it because I did everything right and I was victimized by jealous men and who thought I slept with someone to earn my job over two decades ago – in spite of two decades — it happens in every city in the nation — to me — only two four years ago. I’ll be damned if I’m going to watch some election campaign complain about someone inhertiting a legacy from her father. I worked for a billionaire (on paper) once — he was blind in one eye. He worked 14 to 16 hours a day for 63 years — beginning at the Age of 14. As I recall == he was friends with Senator McCain. Senator John Glenn, at the age of 80 went up on the space shuttle. I do not need to know that Senator Obama thinks that because a man married a women who keeps track of property — that he is ill-suited to be president. I didn’t always feel this way. I don’t want someone I can’t identify with in the White House. He is the lesser of two evils. The values of the Democratic party is one of inconsistency. Look at what happened in the state of Michigan with the primaries? Look at Senator Edwards. I want someone who is consistent. Is this possible? Yes it is. If we know what to expect.
Posted by: Wisdom | August 30, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
Really is dumb of McCain not to know how many homes he owns. Hope he remembers to know which phone to answer.
That really was a bad answer on his part. Could see it if it was in the hundreds but not 4. Hope is wife put his arm in a cast over that one. No beer tonight.
Posted by: mike | August 30, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
I am proud to identify with the McCains and the new Vice-President nominee. I am a successful woman and it is about time that our conservative values are brought forward.
Posted by: Bonnie | August 30, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
“But Obama gave an amazing speech and said what I think we as a nation needed to hear”
FRED!!
For God’s sake, dig a little deeper. If you’re truly on the fence, and want to be an informed voter, you’re going to need to do more than listen to speeches. They really don’t mean that much in the bigger picture.
The debates should be very interesting.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 7:28 pm 7:28 pm
kjenkins watch Obama at Google for some interesting, unscripted talk. It’s easy to find via.. Google ;)
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm
How funny, Cindy is so upset that she has been criticized for the first time in this entire election process. The reality is ole’ Cindy has never worked hard a day in her life, she inherited everything she has, now there is absolutely nothing wrong with this and President Obama is not criticizing john mcCain and his wife for this, he is criticizing them for being out of touch with the “real world” this is what is called a “distinct difference” and for all you close minded haters I only have one thing to say this is Obamaland now so if YOU don’t like it I’d suggest that you be the one to move to Canada one problem though Canada won’t take you so you better start making nice with Mexico : )
Posted by: Joeamerican3 | August 30, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm
I am going to puke,NOBAMA the socialist is speaking right now less than 10 miles from my house.Some get me a barf bag.
Posted by: Jeff | August 30, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm
I really get sick of hearing about how someone is a Republican voting for Obama or vice versa. We don’t know you! It really does not matter quit stuffing the blog with this garbage. Make coherant arguements not garbage like Obama acts like a god or McCain is out of touch.
Posted by: Geo | August 30, 2008, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm
Don’t believe everything you read people.
Anyone think to find out why John McCain has seven houses? One for an elderly aunt, another for Cindy’s neice…sounds like they share the wealth. If this is your biggest issue, how sad.
Posted by: reeed | August 30, 2008, 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
Joe,
OMG. You are so right. She is our own little right-wing Paris Hilton! Funny. Paris’ mom did give to McCain!
Posted by: grob | August 30, 2008, 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
ah, the American Dream:
1. inherit greath wealth from your parents
2. marry someone who inherited great wealth from her parents.
damn, wish I’d thought of that.
the hypocrisy on the side of the “family values” republicans is thick enough to serve with a spatula. drug abuse and adultery? no problem — as long it’s your candidate.
what I notice about this thread is that the hateful criticisms of obama are all lies (not a socialist, not a muslim, etc). while the criticisms about mccain are about things that are actually true. what does that tell you?
dt
Posted by: dt | August 30, 2008, 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
Wow Cindy, you know what, we share a common bond – I’m offended too!! Except I’m offended that you would stay with a man that called you a cu** in front of others. Where’s your sense of self-respect?
Posted by: Hey! I'm offended too!! | August 30, 2008, 7:31 pm 7:31 pm
To Obamaniacs,
Could any one of you tell me what kind of experienes he has other than reading speeches from the teleprompter, writing books?
Could any one of you tell me who else testifies about his character and judgement in the Democratic convention other than his wife?
Could any one of you tell me why he has written the book about his father instead of his mother who is the one raised him? If you can’t think about that, do you know why? Because his mother is a white and cannot praise her so lavishly due to his ambition to run for the presidency later?
Have you foolish Obamaniancs understood at all?
That is called the political expediency!!!!!
I have read somewhere that he has worked for some kind of charity foundation in Chicago. Have you ever heard of talking about his work in the foundation?
Nope. I wonder why?
Have you noticed in his biography during the convention what he has left out?
Do you foolish recognize what part of his life he left out?
He has never mentioned he lived in Indonesia during his childhood.
I wonder why?
Why is he afraid of to talk about his entire biography?
Do you smell something fissy about that? I just wonder.
You foolish obamanics talk about experience!!!!!!!
Sarah Palin has more experences than him. She could claim a lot of experiences about her life.
Expereinces are as follows:
1. Business woman who really creates a job over there as part of the family business.
2. Mayor of a city who cuts spending and property taxes. He governs the city for 8 years.
3. Governor of Alaska. Within a very short time, she has accomplished a lot of things from her legislature.
4. Reformer. She challenges the Republican establishment and the do-nothing bureaurats over there.
All of the abovementioned she has accomplished in her political life.
Right now, Could any one of you tell me what kind of accomplishments either Obama or Biden has acheived in their political life?
Joe Biden has been in Washington since his graduation. The US Government is his employer throughout his life.
For Obama, the association he has over the last 20 years can not even attest his character during the convention.
Don’t you foolish folks think it is so odd? Nobody can talk about him other than himself and his wife. What does it tell you about him?
That’s all I have to say about Obama-Biden. Obama is an empty suit.
Obama and Biden can talk about the “change mantra”. But they just can talk. That’s all. Nothing to show for.
Wake up American and come and join electing McCain-Palin in this November election.
Posted by: Apu | August 30, 2008, 7:31 pm 7:31 pm
Obama says McCain is out of touch. Obama has never held a real job in his life. He worked for a community outreach center (government funded job), then became a state senator, then a US senator (who hasn’t even fulfilled a full term) and Obama wants to say he understands the economy and how it works…maybe a communistist economy.
And most new jobs created in the US are created by small business owners, many of whom are in the greater than 250K that he wants to dump all the taxes on. Way to repay these people for creating jobs Big 0.
Posted by: Ashman | August 30, 2008, 7:31 pm 7:31 pm
Maybe Obama shouldn’t worry about how many houses his rival should have and worry about what illegal activity he was involved with when buying his own house.
And how about helping out one of his many brothers that live destitue in a hut. Pathetic, I would never let my family live in filth like that if I had means to help them.
Posted by: Bryce | August 30, 2008, 7:32 pm 7:32 pm
Obama was not in a position to make a decision on Iraq as he was not in the Senate. For some reason this fact is being ignored.Obama is going to gut the military namely our missle defense. The GDP just rose 3% with the strongest increase in dollar value in 15 years. The democrat wind up dolls once again react to theatrics instead of facts.Not only is he not qualified he is a danger to national security.
Posted by: TJ | August 30, 2008, 7:33 pm 7:33 pm
I thought that Obama was supposed to be against scoring cheap political points, but that is exactly what he did by quoting McCain’s 5 million dollars mark. McCain even said “I’m sure this will be taken out of context.”
Point is, Obama and McCain are both ridiculously wealthy by most American’s standards. How many houses do the Clintons have? Yet he never mentioned that. He complains because he is a hypocrite.
McCain08
Clinton12
Posted by: jasoninpa10 | August 30, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm
I thought that Obama was supposed to be against scoring cheap political points, but that is exactly what he did by quoting McCain’s 5 million dollars mark. McCain even said “I’m sure this will be taken out of context.”
Point is, Obama and McCain are both ridiculously wealthy by most American’s standards. How many houses do the Clintons have? Yet he never mentioned that. He complains because he is a hypocrite.
McCain08
Clinton12
Posted by: jasoninpa10 | August 30, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm
Don’t believe everything you read people.
Anyone think to find out why John McCain has seven houses? One for an elderly aunt, another for Cindy’s neice…sounds like they share the wealth. If this is your biggest issue, how sad.
==================================
McMillion and wife have to have their staff get back to us to find out if they’ve shared the wealth. And we didn’t read it, we heard it from his own mouth.
Posted by: grob | August 30, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm
“Obama says he is his brothers keeper. Well, Nobama’s half-brother is living on less than $1 a month in a shack in Kenya. I would hate for Obama to be my keeper!!!”
Well don’t forget, while his brother in that hand-built shack, Obama is living in a mansion bought by a convicted felon. Too bad the media refuses to run that story, eh?
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:34 pm 7:34 pm
It seems hypocritical to me that Cindy seems to think that it is okay for McCain to call Obama elitist without facts to back it up, and yet, Obama cannot point out actual facts about McCain (such as he owns so many houses he can’t keep count) without Cindy being offended. Kind of seems like the McCain’s are hypocrites. But then, the fact that McCain continually lambasted Obama’s supposed lack of experience with foreign policy and then picked Palin for his running mate just solidifies the fact that McCain is a HYPOCRITE!
Posted by: Citizen | August 30, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
dt:
Some criticism of Obama are valid. Rezko is valid. Wright is not as simple an issue as people make it to be. Watch the PBS interview with Wright to find out why, it goes deep and it explains a lot but you have to have a semi open mind for it.
Some McCain criticisms are ridiculous and some are totally distorted. Never has anyone attacked Cindy for having those houses. The issue was McCain calling Obama an out of touch elitist and when you say stuff like that, go all means you should know how many houses you have, or accept it as a valid criticism against you.
Neither one of them are entirely clean. I personally still believe Obama to be true at the core and he has stayed on message passionately, even when it hurt him. McCain, not so much.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
Obama did a land deal for his home with Rezko while Rezko was under federal investigation for influence peddling. Obama asked Rezko to build a fence and build and he took 1/6th of the lot from rezko. Rezko did Obama a huge favor because it devalued the rest of the lot.
Posted by: Josh | August 30, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
I would like to see more equity in our tax system. The trickle down theory has stopped working. There was a time reinvestment created a trickle down effect. But we don’t live in India or China. The profit doesn’t even make it to the shareholders anymore. CEO’s and top management take it in salaries and perks. The rich are hoarding and taking tax breaks. Middle america is having trouble saving due to taxes and inflation. If you are better off now than 8 years ago vote for McCain. If not vote for change. It’s not a hard decision.
Posted by: sterl | August 30, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
There seems to be little wisdom or thoughtfulness here; just fan boys and fan girls spouting. Little mentioned here and elsewhere by those that yell about communism is the fact that our government is, ever more daily, intruding into our private lives, spying on our conversations. Even preventing them – did you know that the patriot act makes it illegal for you to talk to anyone if you are asked by the government about a friend? Look it up. This all during the last 8 years of republican governance. It is my opinion that we are becoming all the things we feared of the old soviet union. It is time to take by America
Posted by: Prorganize | August 30, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
Cyndilu9:
Obama spoke of visiting ALL 57 OF THE UNITED STATES.
Would it surprise you to know that there are 57 ISLAMIC STATES?????
He denied he ever heard the hatred of Rev. Wright.
He denied he ever heard the hatred of Rev. Pfleger.
He denied that he registered as a Muslim in a Muslim school in Indonesia.
He claimed that he uncle liberated Auschwitz.
When it was revealed that he doesn’t have an uncle, and that it was the Russians who liberated Auschwitz, he changed the relationship and the camp.
Whenever the truth is revealed, he changes his story!
WHY do we not trust him??????
BECAUSE HE LIES!!!!!
Posted by: stgeorgeschapel | August 30, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
Cyndilu9:
Obama spoke of visiting ALL 57 OF THE UNITED STATES.
Would it surprise you to know that there are 57 ISLAMIC STATES?????
He denied he ever heard the hatred of Rev. Wright.
He denied he ever heard the hatred of Rev. Pfleger.
He denied that he registered as a Muslim in a Muslim school in Indonesia.
He claimed that he uncle liberated Auschwitz.
When it was revealed that he doesn’t have an uncle, and that it was the Russians who liberated Auschwitz, he changed the relationship and the camp.
Whenever the truth is revealed, he changes his story!
WHY do we not trust him??????
BECAUSE HE LIES!!!!!
Posted by: stgeorgeschapel | August 30, 2008, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm
I don’t care how many houses someone has as long at they worked for it and didn’t get any special deal (legislative)for it. It’s none my business. I do want to believe in trickle down economics, it just seems like the pipes gets clogged on the way down.
Posted by: txcharm | August 30, 2008, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm
OBAMAWORLD…healthcare and jobs and higher taxes and abortions and energy for everybody…AND NO PLAN TO GET THERE,JUST A LOT OF HOT AIR…WELCOME to OBAMAWORLD!
Posted by: BewareoftheDeceit | August 30, 2008, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm
Johnny,
where have you been? How much more mainstream than CNN does it get?!? Inform yourself, watch the interview with the half-brother on CNN.COM and then realize your comments are baseless.
Posted by: Hans Meiser | August 30, 2008, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm
Why would we want to put an empty suit like Obama in office? His wife is an angry witch and he’s a lying scumbag of an underachiever. McCain is a genuine war hero and his wife owns a beer distributorship and has a great rack. Sounds more like envy to me as far as the out-of-touchers go. Plus last time I checked, Obama didn’t have such a hard life growing up. World traveler and elite schools, yup all of us on the other side of the tracks had that too. At least McCain is not trying to pose himself off as someone in touch with the common man. The only thing Obama is in touch with are his pollsters who tell him what to say to get the morons clapping.
Posted by: Edge | August 30, 2008, 7:36 pm 7:36 pm
This is heights of hypocrisy. The McCain camp has attacked Obamas of every single small issue and now after long endurance from Barrack he attacked back, the McCain’s can’t digest it and are unable to respond it as they are now left with nothing. They are feeling the pinch.
Obama is a true leader my all means first defend and then attack.
Seems the Republicans are the barking dogs.
Posted by: Sam | August 30, 2008, 7:37 pm 7:37 pm
One thing for sure, liberals are led by their noses on the mainstream BHO networks abc, nbc,pbs,msnbc, cnn. You small minded individuals can not only read between the lines you will not admit you read or heard as fact, even when you see or hear your beloved candidate, DUMP on his WHITE GRANDMOTHER, to save face and his Rev Wright, only to DUMP him when the Rev had a second coming. You continually forget his Behind the Closed DOOR SPEECH regarding his TRUE FEELINGS about MIDDLE AMERICA or REALLY AMERICA in general to San Francisco Elitists who believe the very same thing. This is your barrack Hussein obama, the Real Candidate speaking not the one you see on a stage reading a teleprompter. One more thing Obama says he will debate McCain anywhere at anytime, well the Chicken who will not go on O’Reilly and said he would, and backed out of the 10 townhall meetings proposed by his opponent because he can’t think on his feet. You want this guy to lead us, Palin has had more Executive time 785 days on the Alaskan Gov’t Floor then Obama 140 days on the Senate floor. Finally, get real, your upset because McCains are rich, what about-kennedys, pelosi, edwards, gore, clintons, kerry, and the Obamas.(backed by rich com***, george soros), Felon, Tony REZKO. I know you have no answer worth hearing to these facts.,
Posted by: JOHN | August 30, 2008, 7:37 pm 7:37 pm
Well, I am sorry that Cindy McCain is offended that her husband does not know how many houses they own, but I don’t really find that to be a defensible position. Ok, so her father built their company from the ground up, good for him. Cindy should be proud of her father’s achievement. But that is her FATHER’S achievement, not McCain’s. The least McCain can do is be aware of his own financial situation.
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
Joeamerican3 – perhaps you should check your facts before you say that Cindy McCain never worked hard. She was a special ed teacher. She started a non-profit foundation & ran it for years.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | August 30, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
Joeamerican3 – perhaps you should check your facts before you say that Cindy McCain never worked hard. She was a special ed teacher. She started a non-profit foundation & ran it for years.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | August 30, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
Cry me a river, trophy wife.
You should have been offended when your own husband called you a c*nt.
Posted by: Katia | August 30, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
Cindy McCain is not living the American dream – she is living the Republican dream. Inherited wealth – from a dad who got in trouble with the feds for selling black market liquor and tax problems – and then started a race track. And her dreams must have been real pips when she was stealing the meds from that charity. No, Cindy doesn’t hate America – just half of it. Nice.
Posted by: nh bob | August 30, 2008, 7:38 pm 7:38 pm
McCain bought a condo for a neice, and another for an elderly aunt.
Obama bought one for his broth…oh wait, no he didn’t! His brother lives in a shack in Kenya, while Obama lives in mansions bought for him by convicted felons!
Do we really want someone like Obama (lawyer) and Biden (lawyer) in the White House?
Posted by: Johnny | August 30, 2008, 7:39 pm 7:39 pm
“The GDP just rose 3% with the strongest increase in dollar value in 15 years. The democrat wind up dolls once again react to theatrics instead of facts.Not only is he not qualified he is a danger to national security.”
Dude, you are so right. Could you like get John and Cindy and Sarah and First Dude to highlight this at the Republican Convention? Americans need to know this. Maybe they can call it a mental recession or something like that.
Posted by: Whiners | August 30, 2008, 7:39 pm 7:39 pm
Reading these blogs makes me fear for America. How can people be so willingly stupid and blind?
Posted by: Citizen | August 30, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
What a crock! “Do you really want a president whose family is responsible for promoting sinful activities?” Some people are just sheep and have to blame their vise on others. I’m sure some cavemen wanted to outlaw clubs because some were brutes and victims of their environment or heritage. Everything on earth is for the use of mankind within reason. But of course since we are a free nation some over indulge and expect others to rescue them and pay the debt for their destructive or neglectful behavior. I seriously doubt there is any law that can prevent stupidity. Again I hear the blame going to those that provide things that a free and reasonable society can use; simply because there can be no laws in a free society that selectively limits or restricts access to any citizen considered competent. The only way to privilege some and deny others is to give up the notion of a free society. Giving up our free society is what the Obama / Biden ticket is suggesting. It’s time to close the loop-hole on personal responsibly and accountability. We all need to take responsibility for our own actions or inaction and be held accountable to the society we violate or neglect. Remember “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” There doesn’t need to be a law for that.
Posted by: MBell_TX | August 30, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
Biden has been a washington insider for longer than McCain and Palin combined. Americans are tired of the same old washington politics. We need a maverick, and a reformer. We need change. Obama and Biden are out of touch and elitist, to the point where Obama noted, in private, about “them”, those poor Others who are bitter. He doesn’t identify with any of us regular americans.
We can not stand another 4 years of Obama-Biden-Bush politics.
Vote for change, for a better America, Country first.
McCain/Palin 2008
Posted by: decentAmerican | August 30, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
Wow, it’s amazing how many people are suddenly so indignant about the sin of adultery.
Bet most of you voted for Bill Clinton twice, even though his adultery was chronic and extended into his Presidency.
Remember Paula Jones? … Gennifer Flowers? … Monica Lewinsky and the blue dress? … and all those “bimbo eruptions” Stephanopoulos and the war room had to content with? Those were truly tawdry times.
All of a sudden, adultery is a terrible sin and you’ve grown a moral compass.
Amazing! Obama must truly be The One!
Posted by: Sonya B. | August 30, 2008, 7:40 pm 7:40 pm
“McCain, however, is living the Republican’s dream…marrying a multimillion dollar heiress.”
-Mathew S. Golden CO
What a classic. You leftist democrats are priceless. Did you forget about John Kerry?? Married Theresa Heinz (heiress). The hypocrisy and selective memory of you people is incredible.
I love it. No need to bash. Just let you fools bury yourselves….Bravo!
Posted by: Kent McCord | August 30, 2008, 7:41 pm 7:41 pm
As an independent, I won’t be voting for either candidate. But I find sickening the media’s refusal to highlight Obama’s lack of experience, only to jump on Palin, a woman whose time in office and accomplishments are at least as great.
Posted by: Michael | August 30, 2008, 7:41 pm 7:41 pm
Oh, she started a non-profit foundation? Or was it a tax shelter?
Posted by: Surge | August 30, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm
Another comment–Obama’s brother has CHOSEN to live where he is. He says he is happy with his life. So be it. I am not rich but I am also happy with my life. Speaking of terrorists- we have them right here in America. They are Rush Limbaugh who is a druggie and Sean Hannity who is a a deranged radical.
Posted by: CS3539 | August 30, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm
People aren’t offended because Cindy McCain is wealthy. And as several people have pointed out, John Kerry’s wife is even wealthier. The issue is that John McCain talks about how strong the economy is and while millions of people are losing their homes, he doesn’t know how many houses they own. If John Kerry had been asked the same question, he would not have had to ask a staff member. A lot of Obama haters are trashing affirmative action. But the Republicans also believe in affirmative action as long as it is geared to the wealthy and called legacies. Would W have made it into Yale if Daddy and Grandad hadn’t gone ahead of him? Another difference between John Kerry and John MCain is that John Kerry didn’t write the McCain-Feingold bill which included a specific loophole that enabled John McCain to use his wife’s private jet while his campaign was running out of money. Is Obama wealthy? Even he would acknowledge that. He wrote two best-selling books. Perhaps if no child left behind would work, even the republicans would learn how to read and might learn the meaning of the word hypocrite. While John McCain claims that Obama is an elitist, his wife claims that the ONLY way to get around Arizona is by private plane. So grow up Cindy McCain. If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm
People aren’t offended because Cindy McCain is wealthy. And as several people have pointed out, John Kerry’s wife is even wealthier. The issue is that John McCain talks about how strong the economy is and while millions of people are losing their homes, he doesn’t know how many houses they own. If John Kerry had been asked the same question, he would not have had to ask a staff member. A lot of Obama haters are trashing affirmative action. But the Republicans also believe in affirmative action as long as it is geared to the wealthy and called legacies. Would W have made it into Yale if Daddy and Grandad hadn’t gone ahead of him? Another difference between John Kerry and John MCain is that John Kerry didn’t write the McCain-Feingold bill which included a specific loophole that enabled John McCain to use his wife’s private jet while his campaign was running out of money. Is Obama wealthy? Even he would acknowledge that. He wrote two best-selling books. Perhaps if no child left behind would work, even the republicans would learn how to read and might learn the meaning of the word hypocrite. While John McCain claims that Obama is an elitist, his wife claims that the ONLY way to get around Arizona is by private plane. So grow up Cindy McCain. If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm
“Middle america is having trouble saving due to taxes and inflation.”
It started getting bad once democrats took control of congress in 2006.
If you want more of it, vote Obama. You will see prices rise on everything, including the air you exhale.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm
Mark my words. John McCain will be the next President of the United States of America.
The End.
Posted by: James | August 30, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm
Just read a great email writtten by a Cuban who likens Obama to Fidel—a change agent who never told his people what change meant to him–Socialism.
Posted by: GG | August 30, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm
Get your facts straight. Cindy McCain didn’t say she’s never been proud of America. That was Michelle Obama.
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Posted by: J.A. Simon | August 30, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm
McCain”s choice is reckless and irresponsible. I only hope the American people understand the high risk ticket the Republican”s have offered in this election. A man that will be approaching 80 toward the end of his term and a young woman who is green to national politics.
All partisan feelings aside, this is neither a wise nor competent choice.
Posted by: Marco | August 30, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm
Sorry I have been asleep for 4 years – but let me get back into the swing of things……that darn Teresa Kerry Heinze is too dang rich and elite…………oops….I mean that darn Cindy McCain is too darn…….
Posted by: RostaRant | August 30, 2008, 7:43 pm 7:43 pm
Im offended by a woman who would sleep with that low lifer McCain who would CHEAT on his wife simply because she was tragically crippled while waiting for him to return. Cindy has got NOTHING on Obama. She is a low lifer who happens to be wealthy.
Posted by: RW | August 30, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
And should Mccain be elected and he gets his way, his kids will get all of it paying very little tax. They do try to take care of their own so the rich stay rich
Posted by: Brenda | August 30, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
Hey the Obama supporters need him so he can help them survive. Without government assistance his supporters would starve or die from fear. Maybe Obama supporters will get a apartment in one of the slums his friends built after he riped off the tax payers of Illinois, just so the bums could help him buy a home. What’s the most disappointing is these Obama supporters are ready to turn this country into a Socialist country because they know they are failures, even though their grandparents and fathers battled and gave their lives fighting for this republic.
Posted by: Chuck | August 30, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
I’m sort of amazed. Re the bigotry and bias in these posts. I’m not an American but I have come to America believing in America and believing in the American dream. The petty swiping over a woman who inherited her father’s wealth? Good luck to her. She shouldn’t need to explain herself. In terms of politics, she is a loyal wife, totally behind her husband. Michelle Obama on the other hand still worries me. Obama worries me. I don’t know what will happen but I will always belive in this country.
Posted by: Zanni | August 30, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
The only people losing their homes are the idiots who bought $800K mansions on $60K salaries. Listen up Washington. I DON’T WANT MY TAX DOLLARS going to bail those people out.
Let them live in an apartment for a few years, till they learn responsibility.
Posted by: Enrique | August 30, 2008, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm
Is Obama planning to take those diamond sunglasses that his whore Oprah had on that spelled “Obama” during the Communist/Socialist/Terrorist Supporting National Convention? She’s rich, rich = evil……right stupid liberals? Does Obama plan on getting blowjobs in office like the other Slick Willy did from a cow but this time the fat Oprah? Will he whisper sweet nothings to her “I have to take these diamonds, this money, you are rich, you are not who I want to keep down but I’m glad I suckered you to give me support”. Would Obama put Bill Ayers, domestic terrorist, as a chief of staff? Maybe he’ll take Michael Moore, far left scum, who just said Gustav is a great thing to happen because it might happen during the GOP convention? These are the people the evil AlQaeda party of the left support and cheer for. nothing pleases liberals more than when Americans die.
Posted by: NoBama Ever | August 30, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm
REALITY CHECK:
Whoever asked John McCain such a rude question was setting him up. The only “polite” answer is “I don’t know, why would you ask?”
JOHN KERRY CERTAINLY KNOWS THAT HIS HIS WIFE OWNS 8 HOUSES AND IT IS HUNKY-DORY FOR A DEMOCRAT TO BE THAT RICH.
But let a Republican own the same number and they are hounded to death.
(Incidentally, John Kerry’s 8 houses use much more energy than John McCain’s condos but the Dems don’t care about that. They only “CARE” when they can ram it to a Republican; when a Dem does the same thing, they are SILENT.)
The DEMOCRATS WERE SILENT ABOUT JOHN KERRY’S EIGHT HOUSES WHEN HE WAS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT!!!! WHY?????
Posted by: stgeorgeschapel | August 30, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm
Fact is, Obama and Biden are nothing but radical left-wing Marxists. If they have thier way no one will ever be able to achieve the American dream the way the McCains have. I’m tired of the liberals and their class warfare politics. Who the heck cares how many houses McCain has, and why wasn’t that an issue with all the houses Kerry has, or Kennedy has? Guess it only matters if the person is a Republican.
Posted by: maddogjoe | August 30, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm
Have you noticed how often Obama followers make hateful and ugly remarks about their critics? If Obama is elected, the only consolation I can take is the devestating disappointment they will experience when he turns out to be an American Hitler. I just hope is doesn’t come to this.
Posted by: Terry | August 30, 2008, 7:46 pm 7:46 pm
I think comments that the Obama’s do not like America and the American dream are wrong. The Obama’s not only love the American dream, they depend on it.
The explosion of wealth in America ever since President Reagan saved us from Carter’s failed “programs” is what makes a personality like Obama possible. I understand Obama hates to hear that the top 3-4% pays over 70% of the taxes while a majority of his base pays nothing in taxes – the the numbers are the numbers.
If Reaganomics has not made it possible for people like McCain’s in laws (Americans) to prosper, who could Obama tax to pay his base to vote for him?
I think a bigger question that needs to be answered is in the event the Obama’s win – and after Obama, Pelosi, Ried redistribute the wealth in America – then what? Every time the government hands out free money (look at Katrina) Obama’s base blows through it and in a few weeks comes looking for more…
When the democrats/socialists tax the American Dream into extinction, where is the money going to come to fund the re-election? If Obama has taken all my money and used it to buy his first term – then what? Do you think John Kerry is going to get it from his wife? Do you think the Kennedy clan are going to raid their trusts? David Geffen, Oprah, Madonna, Al friggin’ Gore?????
Before you pull the lever in November, Google Personal Wealth in Congress and find out which party has the most money. You will be shocked at the answer – - -
Posted by: Reformed Dem/Socialist | August 30, 2008, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm
Notice Cindy McCain’s bait and switch sales technique. She complains about Obama’s take on her husband’s poor knowledge of the non-wealthy, then substitutes her family’s experiences with wealth, not those of the son and grandson of admirals!
Posted by: Mickey | August 30, 2008, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm
> “Get your facts straight. Cindy McCain didn’t say she’s never been proud of America. That was Michelle Obama”
America isn’t the only thing the Obama family is ashamed of. Obama’s own brother lives on $1/day in a shack in Kenya, while his rich, famous brother refuses to even talk to him.
Posted by: Latonya | August 30, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
People are claiming that McCain married Cindy for her money? Kinda strange since they have a prenup. Obama the candidate of change? Is that why he picked a V.P. running mate that has been in the senate for 35 years? If Obama gets elected he wants to place a wind fall profits tax on the Oil companies? Well guess what people the oil companies will only raise prices to cover the loss and guess who will be paying more for gas, and who will be effected most by it? The poor and middle class.
Posted by: Chuck | August 30, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
People are claiming that McCain married Cindy for her money? Kinda strange since they have a prenup. Obama the candidate of change? Is that why he picked a V.P. running mate that has been in the senate for 35 years? If Obama gets elected he wants to place a wind fall profits tax on the Oil companies? Well guess what people the oil companies will only raise prices to cover the loss and guess who will be paying more for gas, and who will be effected most by it? The poor and middle class.
Posted by: Chuck | August 30, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
I love all of the personal attacks on Cindy McCain and how she and Sentaor McCain came to be husband and wife.
Hmmmmmm…… First, it takes two to tango, and the Senator played a part.
Second, if memory serves me correctly, there was a very recent Democrat elected President who used his Oval Office for some very intimate meetings with an intern. Democrats then said that they didn’t care about Bubba’s daliances – it had no bearing on the office to which he was elected.
But now, and I see especially women supports of Mr. Obama, lambast Cindy McCain for her affair with Senator McCain? Don’t you see any hypocrisy in your statements?
I’m not condoning the actions of Cindy McCain or Senator McCain in the affair. I would say that at least he had the decency to divorce his previous wife, unlike Bubba who probably continues to this day philandering about .
Posted by: LFI | August 30, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
Back to the dog house dogiejoe your an idiot. Cindy MCcain the drug abuser should just shut up and go home to Arizona and drink a few beers and again shut up.
Posted by: ronnieraygun | August 30, 2008, 7:49 pm 7:49 pm
Grats Obama, on sinking right to the cheap, two-bit, no-substance politics you promised us you’d refuse.
Not even in office yet, and already breaking promises. Not a good sign!
Posted by: Larry | August 30, 2008, 7:49 pm 7:49 pm
Every negative comment above about Cindy McCain is from someone jealous of her money. Listen to the class envy – it’s disgusting!
All you socialists who think we should eat the rich need to stop and think about what you’re saying. Are we free to create our own futures or not? The minute we give the government the ability to decide who is entitled to what, we have all lost everything!
Posted by: TC | August 30, 2008, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm
Now, they are saying Palin was more executive experience than McWar, Obama and Biden put together. However, that does not pass the idiot test. Then the question becomes why is she not on top of ticket with her wealth of experiences, now do you smell what I smelling.It not that she has little foreign policy experience, SHE HAS DONE.
Posted by: suv2001 | August 30, 2008, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm
“Oh, she started a non-profit foundation?”
Why, yes she did. To help people. Ran it herself, too.
As I understand it, Michelle Obama runs a hospital, yes? And they turn away uninsured patients, from what I hear.
The least of their brothers, so to speak.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 7:50 pm 7:50 pm
Obama MUST be elected in November. The country has gone into the toilet under a Republican Regime.
How anyone can defend another 4 years of the current CRAP is beyond me. You must be brainwashed if you think we’re heading in the right direction.
Posted by: Kevin | August 30, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm
“We as African-Americans need to wake and see that the Democrats are the ones keeping us down!”
Devon, I am African American and you, sir, cannot have it both ways. Either you are a pull yourself up by your bootstraps kinda fellow who does his own thing without regard for race, discrimination, etc, as your own self-made Republican man or you are a believer that the Democratic “Man” is keeping you down. Son, that hair won’t relax, so, which is it?
Neither Democrat or Republican can keep you down. Quit whining; do your own thing.
Posted by: YeahRight | August 30, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm
John McCain had the audacity to call Barack Obama an ELITIST. His wife just proved that fact! Cindy McCain kept attacking Michelle Obama about her Patriotism, so the fact that she is supposedly offened that Obama is talking about the McCains Elitist status and their money should not even affect her. DOnt dish it out if yuou cant take it, lady!!!!!!
Posted by: C.J. | August 30, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm
This nonsense coming from Obama and his wife, who are elitests. Michlle Obama makes several hundred thousand a year at her hospital job, they are both Ivy league educated…they live in a multimillion doallar home..yet want to now pass themselves off as the folks next door down for the struggle. Michelle Obama in her June Cleaver or excuse me Clair Huxtable dress at “the speech” trying to appear like an all American faimly all the while their pastor yells “G-D America !” and thier pal Bill Ayers yells burn dowm Ameirka…the Obama have some nerve talking about Mrs. McCains money whom her parents worked hard to obtain.
Posted by: Picard | August 30, 2008, 7:52 pm 7:52 pm
The only thing Republicans can offer is name calling with no intellect to offer the country. Republicans like to go to war and torture people! They like to whine and have temper tantrums like spoiled children! Republicans don’t like anybody who is a different color! They steal Elections over night! Republicans are pencil pushers who sit at a desk surrounded by their wealth smoking fat cigars! Republicans are the ‘White Collar Workers’ who look down on society! Democrats work hard. Democrats are not afraid to get their hands dirty! Democrats made America a great country before Bush stole the 2000 Election! Bush has run this country into the ground with the help of McCain! McCain is more of the same! Democrats will win this Election by a Landslide through hard work and determination! From Sea to Shinning Sea 50 million Democratic voters will come out to vote. Every vote will count this time and no Democrat will be turned away! The epoch of Republican criminality will finally come to an end! On Nov 4, 2008 there will be a new President! His name is Barack Obama! Cindy can be offended all she wants but she will learn, she and her silver spoon is not the center of the Universe and America will send her that message loud and clear!
Posted by: Sisto | August 30, 2008, 7:52 pm 7:52 pm
Mrs. McCain, do you think your husband should know how many houses you own?
OK, then stop whining!
Posted by: King Rex | August 30, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
Cindy,
After all the mud slung at Obama by your husband you have the nerve to be offended because he calls your husband rich? Talk about touchy… He could’ve said a lot worse. About your stealing a disabled woman’s husband, about being a self-admitted drug addict, about stealing from your own charity, about lying about Mother Teresa asking you to adopt your child… the list goes on and on, doesn’t it?
Shame on John for sending you out to fight his battles for him, knowing Obama is too chivalrous to attack you. He’s hiding behind your skirts. Some hero!!!
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
Savior Obama never served a full term as Senator, only 143 days. Palin never served a full term as Governor, but approx. 600 days. So, this means Palin has 4 times the experience that Obama does then.
As a Senator, Obama consistently voted “present” to keep from having to make a hard decision. Present neither nay nor yeah for those of you educated in a public/government school. It is a “non-vote”.
As a Governor, Palin consistently worked hard to provide for her state and it’s people, day in and day out.
Obama never ran a business. He never met a terrorist or communist he didn’t like (Ayers, the Rev. Wright, etc.). In fact, he has never done much at all. What a surprise from a socialist.
What he does know is that he wants to take my hard earned money and give it to some druggie or street slut with 5 kids rather than letting me keep it.
To Obama, to excel is to be punished, to fail is to be rewarded.
He is a socialist loser.
Posted by: RD Scott | August 30, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
Savior Obama never served a full term as Senator, only 143 days. Palin never served a full term as Governor, but approx. 600 days. So, this means Palin has 4 times the experience that Obama does then.
As a Senator, Obama consistently voted “present” to keep from having to make a hard decision. Present neither nay nor yeah for those of you educated in a public/government school. It is a “non-vote”.
As a Governor, Palin consistently worked hard to provide for her state and it’s people, day in and day out.
Obama never ran a business. He never met a terrorist or communist he didn’t like (Ayers, the Rev. Wright, etc.). In fact, he has never done much at all. What a surprise from a socialist.
What he does know is that he wants to take my hard earned money and give it to some druggie or street slut with 5 kids rather than letting me keep it.
To Obama, to excel is to be punished, to fail is to be rewarded.
He is a socialist loser.
Posted by: RD Scott | August 30, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
All you Fox haters really need to read and watch something other than the NY Post,and CNN,CNBC.Astudy came out a week ago that clearly shows that Fox is in fact more balanced in their reporting than any other media outlet.Apparently Bob Beckel,Allen Colmes,Howard Wolfson and a ton of other serious liberal players aren’t fanatical enough for you.Fox news by a huge margin is more fair to both sides.Take Friday afternoon for instance,CNN did nothing but repeat over and over again Obama’s first statement regarding Palin,she is inexperienced and McCain put her a heart beat away from the presidency, or how about CNN raising the fact that her newborn would surely suffer if she were elected.Better yet,how about during the Obama speech the CNN talking heads dancing and screaming the zombie mantra”yes we can,yes we can”Give me a break, did you see any news anchors from Fox doing anything other than reporting the news?No and I bet none of them talked about that strange tingle rising up their right leg every time Obama says something.If you actually knew anything about Fox news you would clearly see that when they report on issues they ALWAYS have spokesman from both sides of the argument.Stop repeating the BS you get fed when you are in your trance from the messiah….
Posted by: powertrip51500 | August 30, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
“From each according to his ability, to each according to his need.” — Karl Marx
Obama and his handlers apparently agree with Marx that personal wealth, whether personally earned or inherited, is somehow evil.
That’s absurd, of course, but far too many Americans are incapable of simple logic. If they were, Obama would still be just another Chicago hack politician instead of being in Oprah’s stud of the month club.
Posted by: Owl Creek Observer | August 30, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
IF i hear one more time that the banker repub gucci crowd loaned money to poor black people for anything other than self-interest i will go homicidal in my local bank. this was a scam perpetrated by the haves to rip off ALL OF US! bailing these people out with taxpayer money is just repub politics as usual. as for cindy mccain, maybe she is a nice lady, although there is NOTHING to suggest it from her life story. rich rreedy girl with a drug problem who lied until she was cornered and then bought her way out. that is a fact and it is not an issue only because the dems have not brought it up. if it has been michelle obama in the same situation fox news would broadcast nothing else and you right wingers know it. i have met john mccain and i like him, but the hypocricy of the right wing nauseates me.
Posted by: ronald Orf | August 30, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
Dearest cindy,
I can’t seem to understand why you are upset with the reference to your 7 homes when families across America are struggling to hold their families together under one roof. American families are hurting. You and John have been given much… You fail to understand the devestation this is to American families when they find themselves unable to protect and provide for their families who they love deeply. That is what the democrats are trying to tell John. He needs to see the REAL picture. If you are offended well did you consider how offended the first Mrs. McCain and his children were offended when you ran around with her husband and their father? Think about it Cindy… you really should humble yourself and think before you speak in the future. I have no sympathy for you or John.
Posted by: mcbushugh | August 30, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
you poor libs, you cant win so you try to sling mud just like you did when you were 12 yrs old, oh I forget your still 12 yrs old, seen it a million times, libs only want free speech for them selves and when you disagree they go in a fit, GROW UP YOU SNIVLING BABIES
Posted by: tumbleweed | August 30, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
What bothers me the most are the poor, hard-working average American who cares about Cindy McCain. Cindy McCain does not care about America. She, just like Nancy Regan did, wants to be the next Jackie Kennedy. That, or she fact that she knows when Obama is in office all of her taxes are going to up and she’s going to have pay those illegal aliens working in her houses a decent wage. And lets not forget that her family’s company will have to pay more in health insurance and better wages to people working in her family’s proud company.
Get real Americans. We should put our country first and say no to all the McCains and yes to a better America.
Posted by: Peace 75 | August 30, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
You can all take this to the Bank. It does not matter if you like Obama or not he is going to LOSE. AMERICA the best country in the world is tired of the LEFT WING LIBERALS letting lazy people suck off of AMERICA’s breast long enough. Get up off your lazy A…. and get a job. Quit complaining about your life when you don’t work and quit sucking America dry.
Posted by: Pete | August 30, 2008, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm
Cindy:
If your husband did say he needed to ask a staff person who many homes he owned, he would not be getting the flack he is from both the Obama campaign and the late night comedians. You and your husband can sure dish it out but when you are on the receiving end you whine. You should be offended that your husband volunteered your participation in a motorcycle topless beauty contest.
Posted by: Richard Neffson | August 30, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
Maybe I missed it, but has anyone heard the liberals or the media discussing how the democrats could have used all that money they spent in Denver to feed and clothe poor people? I wonder how long it is going to take one of those bright bulbs to tell us about how the Republicans are wasting money in St. Paul.
Have you ever noticed they never want to spend their own money, but are always quick to try to tell us Republicans how to spend our money?
Posted by: Sundance 44 | August 30, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
I can’t wait for this election to be over.
My Wife and I will travel up to DC to see John McCain get sworn in.
I wonder where Obama will be on that day ?
Probably home. pouting.
Posted by: Holysmokes | August 30, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
Maybe I missed it, but has anyone heard the liberals or the media discussing how the democrats could have used all that money they spent in Denver to feed and clothe poor people? I wonder how long it is going to take one of those bright bulbs to tell us about how the Republicans are wasting money in St. Paul.
Have you ever noticed they never want to spend their own money, but are always quick to try to tell us Republicans how to spend our money?
Posted by: Sundance 44 | August 30, 2008, 7:57 pm 7:57 pm
Sisto said:
“Republicans like to go to war and torture people! They like to whine and have temper tantrums like spoiled children! Republicans don’t like anybody who is a different color!”
I say:
You’ve obviously a screw loose, sisto. I’m sure even Obama would be ashamed to read some of the comments his supporters have littered this blog with.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm
> “Get your facts straight. Cindy McCain didn’t say she’s never been proud of America. That was Michelle Obama
America isn’t the only thing the Obama family is ashamed of. Obama’s own brother lives on $1/day in a shack in Kenya, while his rich, famous brother refuses to even talk to him.”
QFT.
Posted by: Larry | August 30, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm
Poor 100 million dollar Cindy.
John McSame is so confused. He hasn’t the slightest idea whats going on half the time -if that. The only thing McSame is trying to run on right now is radical conservative radio talking points -I hope he keeps it up.
Real leadership; Obama-Biden’08
Posted by: KenHussein | August 30, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm
“From Sea to Shinning Sea 50 million Democratic voters will come out to vote.”
And some of those 50 million were Hillary supporters that refuse to vote for Barry. Good luck in November!
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm
Yeah, she’s rich. Yeah, so is Obama, but not nearly as much. Who out there smearing either one of them for their wealth would righteously TURN DOWN a few to several mil if given the chance? The self-righteous judgment I read on here is of greater concern than the $ either of them possess!
Posted by: dor | August 30, 2008, 7:58 pm 7:58 pm
Damn right I watch fox! Julie Banderas is gorgeous!
Posted by: Chris | August 30, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
Damn right I watch fox! Julie Banderas is gorgeous!
Posted by: Chris | August 30, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
So many comments of those supporting McCain are completely erroneous and/or hate-filled that it speaks ill of the Republican party, & by extension, of our country. Before you post remarks, please try to develop some familiarity with facts and exercise rational, humane thought. I know we don’t have good enough educational systems in this country, but you all have access to the Internet, so if you’re uneducated or poorly educated, just READ.
Posted by: Marie Burns | August 30, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
I agree with those on the left in these posts.
No one in the United States should be allowed to be successful.
I think it’s great that Obama wants to punish anyone who makes money. I wonder if that will include his children? It will yours thats for sure.
Posted by: Gerry | August 30, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
Obama is an idiot. She is correct when she says that her family is living the american dream.
Posted by: Irishrose | August 30, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
Obama is an idiot. She is correct when she says that her family is living the american dream.
Posted by: Irishrose | August 30, 2008, 7:59 pm 7:59 pm
Gee – read the guy above who hates America. What a whiner. It just happens to be the blue collar workers, the cops the firemen, the steel workers – who are the most ardent supporters of the Democratic Party. The people who actually work and create value. It’s the angry white guys like Pete above – who just hate it when people suggest we give those who labor an even break. Little Nazi wanna be’s
Posted by: nh bob | August 30, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
RD Scott – 7:53 PM
Well Said!
Posted by: Obama for | August 30, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
Barack Obama rips President Bush’s eight years in office and rants about how horrible it’s been, yet nobody in America has flourished more than Barack Obama over the past eight years. Sen. Obama and his sycophants never seem to mention that.
Posted by: Midwest Mom | August 30, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
Hey, how dare you complain Cindy. I really am sorry to hear about your situation. But do you really think Obama is going to fix everything? Socialism doesn’t work. The old Soviet Union learned that the hard way.
Posted by: TJ | August 30, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
From reading these comments, I see why a socialist crook and an idiot geezer are our two choices for President.
Does no one on this board have even a room temperature IQ?
Posted by: AshamedOfYouAll | August 30, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
McCane is sooooooooooo out of touch with AMerican families who haev been impacted by his mentors Bush/Cheney. Why else would he choose a person who has less experience for a position that is just a heartbeat away from leading our nation. Is he suffering from dementia/ I know one thing, Both he and and his wife are not speaking for the average but on the contrary advocating for the rich. She should keep to selling beer, She hasn’s a clue what it feels like to struuggke for a living.
Obama will win by a landslide…
Posted by: savoymt | August 30, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
McCane is sooooooooooo out of touch with AMerican families who haev been impacted by his mentors Bush/Cheney. Why else would he choose a person who has less experience for a position that is just a heartbeat away from leading our nation. Is he suffering from dementia/ I know one thing, Both he and and his wife are not speaking for the average but on the contrary advocating for the rich. She should keep to selling beer, She hasn’s a clue what it feels like to struuggke for a living.
Obama will win by a landslide…
Posted by: savoymt | August 30, 2008, 8:00 pm 8:00 pm
“We should put our country first”
Too bad Obama didn’t when he failed to register for Selective Service.
He was supposed to. He didn’t.
Country last.
Posted by: Deana | August 30, 2008, 8:01 pm 8:01 pm
Palin believes in the literal Bible.
If she is president she will appoint hundreds of federal judges based on her Snopes-trial beliefs.
McCain has already said he too would appoint judges based on religious values.
REGISTER and vote to end the Taliban in the USA.
Flush the Republicans while we still have a Constitution.
Posted by: Bruce Becker | August 30, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
Now anyone who doesn’t agree with you is a Nazi, NH Bob? What a sad, pathetic clown you are.
Posted by: AshamedOfYouAll | August 30, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
“Obama says he is his brothers keeper. Well, Nobama’s half-brother is living on less than $1 a month in a shack in Kenya. I would hate for Obama to be my keeper!!!”
Well don’t forget, while his brother in that hand-built shack, Obama is living in a mansion bought by a convicted felon. Too bad the media refuses to run that story, eh?
Posted by: Johnny | Aug 30, 2008 7:34:57 PM
_______________________________________
Please don’t be an a&*. Cindy has two have sibling here in America. To bad the media refuses to run that story, eh?
Mc Cain, Mother sued his ex-wife, not enough that her cheated on her and left her with two kid and handicapped. They tried sueing her. To bad the media refused to run that story, eh?
I sure as hell hope they threat you better than their threating their siblings and ex- wife and kids. How’s that for a story.
Posted by: Mille | August 30, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
“”We should put our country first”
Too bad Obama didn’t when he failed to register for Selective Service.
He was supposed to. He didn’t.
Country last.”
Maybe he registered in Kenya or Indonesia?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
All these politicians marry women of wealth, e.g. John McCain, John Kerry, etc…
Except for Obama……He married a man.
Posted by: June | August 30, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
I haven’t seen such a one-sided election since Walter Mondale ran. No wonder the Republican rock-crawlers are in such a vile mood. With his choice of VP, McCain has all but thrown in the towel, hoping his failed run will be seen as “historic” because the Republicans fielded a woman. He’s not even trying. Or if this IS trying, then God Help America if he ever gets to make any decisions on her behalf.
Posted by: Entomologist | August 30, 2008, 8:03 pm 8:03 pm
Spoken like a TRUE DEMOCRAT!!!!! You go….!!! ALL Democrats are proud of you for speaking your(and their) mind, without trying to shroud the real desires of ALL Democrats….
“John McCain and the Republican Party along with Fox, the Wall Street Journal, Shawn Hannity, Ann Coulter are Bastions of Racial Hate. I wish I could live to see the day when the streets burn and the houses 5th Avenue and the buildings on Wall & Broad crumble burying the ashes of the greedy Wall Street Jews and their Plutocracy who have has been financially raping the middle class for 25 years. When will America WAKE UP?”
OBAMA!!! OBAMA!!! OBAMA!!!
Destruction of America
OBAMA OBAMA
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN
YES WE CAN
Posted by: Marky | August 30, 2008, 8:03 pm 8:03 pm
Good for Cindy McCain, her family earned their fortune and homes “the American way”, they worked hard, while the Obamas got their mansion “the easy way” they got help from a convicted felon.
Posted by: AC | August 30, 2008, 8:03 pm 8:03 pm
You liberals are nothing more than American communists. Period. Tax and spend. More for the state, less for the people. How can Muslim born Obama say he is for the people when he wants to tax them out of existance?
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 8:03 pm 8:03 pm
You liberals are nothing more than American communists. Period. Tax and spend. More for the state, less for the people. How can Muslim born Obama say he is for the people when he wants to tax them out of existance?
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 8:04 pm 8:04 pm
So much for “hoping for change”. Gutter politics as usual. HEY FOOLS…If you think you are getting a “new” direction, think again. The only things that saddens me more than the way these parties treat each other, and trash each other, is listening to the fools that comment on these two. Yes, America is in bad shape, but not for the reason you might think. After reading these posts, I can’t believe there aren’t level headed, objective people left in the world. Truly SAD.
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 8:04 pm 8:04 pm
Am I the only one that can see by the comments here that the only ugly, mean, filthy,derrogatory, lying things are being said by the Obama supporters? Guess that is the only caliber of people he can get to vote for him..the uneducated free loaders..the ones that are too lazy to get an education and support themselves…the ones that thinks the world owes them…the one’s that are jealous of anyone else’s success! If that is all Obama can attract…he is in deep trouble!
Posted by: mfmros | August 30, 2008, 8:04 pm 8:04 pm
Ah, she’s just a c**t anyway. Ask John McCain.
Posted by: Morris Lee | August 30, 2008, 8:04 pm 8:04 pm
GD AMERICA…. remember the Doctorate Paper and the godly Priest in the HOUSE of GOD. — say — GD!
Posted by: me | August 30, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm
Brenda, Brenda, Brenda:
You worry FAR TOO MUCH about how Republicans provide for their children. But, let me tell you how the Democrats provide for their families.
Let me tell you about how the KENNEDY FAMILY provided for their generations. It has to do with BOOTLEG WHISKEY (not a legal beer distributorship) and it has to do with a building called “THE MERCHANDISE MART” in Chicago, and it has to to with Uncle Teddy and his lifelong quest to raise the minimum wage.
You do not know this, but “raising the minimum wage” is the FASTEST WAY to raise rents. That way, even if the poor got poorer, the KENNEDYS RAISED MORE FOR THEIR GENERATIONS OF NON WORKERS!!!
Now, let me tell you another true story about the Gore’s (even though their daddy only has a crummy degree in journalism) and how the family was adopted by a multi-millionaire named ARMAND HAMMER, and how he got lots of money from helping the Russians and how he leveraged LOTS OF OIL FIELDS, and how Albert got RICH FROM THE GOVERNMENT SALE (BY HIS FRIEND BILLY CLINTON) OF ELK HILLS IN CALIFORNIA!!!!
We won’t go into Albert’s current quest to destroy democracy just so he and his fat wife can live like royalty.
We also won’t go into Bill Clinton’s sell out to nations that will pay him, and how his not-bio daughter got a great job with a hedge-fund and now Chelz makes over 200,000 per year (that is the typical “entry” wage for Democrat women; consider the wages of Ms. Obama).
Brenda: You need to separate how Dems make money and how Reps make money. They are two different things. Republicans generally do it honestly; Dems usually “cheat” or “manipulate” or “trade under the table.” Do not worry if a Republican gets in the White House; they have their own interests. It is the Dems who have to get into others pockets.
Posted by: stgeorgeschapel | August 30, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm
“McCane is sooooooooooo out of touch with AMerican families who haev been impacted by his mentors Bush/Cheney.”
And Barry reading from a teleprompter in front of a faux-Greek Temple means he’s in touch?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 8:05 pm 8:05 pm
“As I understand it, Michelle Obama runs a hospital, yes?”
She just sits on the board. And makes a million a year. and 350,000 when she’s out of the road campaigning.
Posted by: Nicole | August 30, 2008, 8:06 pm 8:06 pm
Republicans Talk About McCain
Mitt Romney – on McCain and the economy:
“I simply don’t think that the people of Florida are gonna say the nominee of our party ought to be a person who, on more than one occasion, has expressed lack of understanding of our economy at a time when the economy is the number one issue that people are talking about…”
Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family on McCain overall:
“I’m deeply disappointed the Republican Party seems poised to select a nominee who did not support a Constitutional amendment to protect the institution of marriage…who has little regard for freedom of speech…and has a legendary temper and often uses foul and obscene language…”
The conservative CATO Institute on McCain and Foreign Policy:
“John McCain on Foreign Policy: Even Worse Than Bush…
The foreign policy that John McCain now advocates is reckless and promiscuously interventionist. If he were a university student majoring in international relations or security studies, he would deserve a resounding F for his analysis of the crucial issues that the United States has confronted over the past 14 or 15 years”
Republican Senator Thad Cochran of Mississippi on McCain’s Temperment:
“The thought of his being president sends a cold chill down my spine…He is erratic. He is hotheaded. He loses his temper and he worries me.”
Former Republican Senator Bob Smith of NH on McCain and World Affair:
“His temper would place this country at risk in international affairs, and the world perhaps in danger. In my mind, it should disqualify him.”
Posted by: nh bob | August 30, 2008, 8:06 pm 8:06 pm
Typical Dem dirty politics.
Did the GOP go on and on about Theresa Kerry’s multiple mansions in ’04 ?
No, they have more class.
Posted by: Stan | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
if you can’t see that at this point in history the u.s. desperately needs a new approach to its domestic and foreign policy, then you will be in the 44% of people who are on the losing end voting for mccain and his beauty pageant running mate.
i hope after obama wins at least half of you muster the courage to drag yourselves into the 21st century.
Posted by: Hunter | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
Mark: Amen!!
Posted by: mfmros | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
Liberals are such lying whiners who want people to suffer so they can win the White House. Two years ago when the economic indicators were identical to what they were when Bill Clinton left office liberals started this “The economy is bad and we’re headed into a recession mantra.” The liberal media reported it night after night until people believed it despite what was really going on. Liberals trotted out thier poster children of “victims” to tell thier story of how they lost thier job and can’t make ends meet. Before long, people stopped spending money, which made revenues from businesses slow down. Afte about 6 months of this, businesses stopped hiring and held off on placing orders because they “heard” were were going into a recession. Next thing you know even when the economy slowed down to a low GROWTH rate, the numbers were ignored and liberals duped thier stupid constituents into believing that that times really were tough. What really sickens me is not that liberals lie, what sickens me is that they trot out Jimmy Carter at the convention and they worship him like some god for two minutes with a standing ovation. You want to talk about a bad ecomony? When Jimmy Cater was in office you could not get a mortgage with an interest rateless than 14%. Inflation was double digits and NOBODY was hiring. I walked from one end of my town of 30,000 to another stopping at every business to put in an application for work. I could not get a job flipping burgers it was so bad. The policies that Obama wants to put in place have been done by the nazis and other modern socialists with disasterous results. The bottom line is that Cindy McCain’s family has extensive business assets of which the houses are part of. How was John McCain supposed to know how many houses they own when he does not own them? On the other hand, even if he did, what business is it of ours? You do not get successful be being out of touch with people and anyone who says you can doesn’t know $hit about how businesses become succesful. Liberals think they are progressive thinkers, but when you analize liberalism it is an ideaology that has never woked and relise on the masses being ignorant to get implemented.
Posted by: Mick | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
Regarding Palin and McCain a/k/a Beauty and Deceased: He met her once before deciding that she should be one heartbeat away from being leader of the free world. Why not, she has spent 18 months as governor of Alaska and she’s 1984 Ms. Alaska runner-up. Yeah right, Hillary-supporters are going to make a right-wing dolt the #2 person in U.S. politics just because she’s female. There are public high schools with more people than that town Palin was Mayor of. Maybe Deceased couldn’t find the student body president to be the republican vp nominee.
Posted by: Adoy | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
The personal attacks against her are pathetic, it shows the jealously and class war-fare so dominate in our country. I guess you guys will hate me too once I make my millions!!!
Posted by: Heather | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
Please tell me, which of the campaigns is out of touch?
Regarding the stimulus checks….
“You’re getting $600 – what can you do with that?” Mrs. Obama said in Pontiac, Michigan last week (week of July 7). “Not to be ungrateful or anything, but maybe it pays down a bill, but it doesn’t pay down every bill every month. The short-term quick fix kinda stuff sounds good, and it may even feel good that first month when you get that check, and then you go out and you buy a pair of earrings.”
I don’t buy $600. earrings. How about any of you?
Posted by: Cool Beans | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
I have read most of the comments.
Is this what you call campaigning?
Trash talking, lies, innuendo – more than 90% are comming from Mccain supporters.
Whatever happened to debating the issues?
Posted by: itoldyouso | August 30, 2008, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm
Yes, it is very offensive! Nobody talks about B. Hussein Obama and $1.4 million dollar mansion that the convicted criminal Tony Rezko gave him a $300,000 discount on! Nor his ties with the the unrepentant terrorist Bill Ayers! Nor why he sat in his church for 20 years listening to Reverend Jeremiah Wright spew his vitriolic anti-American “sermons.” Oh silly me! That’s right! That’s not the Tony Rezko Obama knows, and that’s not the Bill Ayers Obama knows, and that’s not the Jeremiah Wright Obama knows! Funny, that! There is just too much we do not know about Obama to put him in the White House. Look at the friends he surrounds himself with! Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers, Tony Rezko, don’t tell me they do not matter! Birds of a feather flock together!
Posted by: Jmiah22 | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
I am so tired of people just making things up about Obama. The racism on this site is disgusting. Why is this not moderated? Even white people posing as black people (LaKisha I’m looking at you) in thinly veiled attempts to smear Obama.
You want to know some actual truth? Cindy McCain’s company lobbied against MADD. That’s right…Cindy McCain’s company lobbied against Mother’s Against Drunk Driving. How can anyone be against women who have lost children to drunk drivers? But lets not call her names, that doesn’t accomplish anything positive. It doesn’t get people back to work. It doesn’t bring our soldiers home. Let’s stop fighting and start working together to demand that our elected officials do their jobs and work for US.
Obama/Biden ’08! McCain may wear $500 loafers, but we’re the ones who will pay for his flip flops.
Posted by: dzymzlzy | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
I find it ironic that the Democrats are beating up on a relatively unknown woman for lack of experience when they have a lightweight in the President’s spot. Reminds me of the treatment Hillary got from the Democratic party. The press supported the Iraq war early on with jingoistic news coverage when things were going well. What makes you think they can present a fair picture now? Do yourselves a favor and research these candidates. As a HRC supporting Democrat, I am actually impressed with what Palin did in Alaska to clean up the corruption. I don’t agree on everything she is for, but she seems fair and has ethics. Even the trooper gate thing is because her brother-in-law was being abusive and tasering her sister. I know if my b-in-law abused my sister with a taser I’d kill him. Go to sites like wikipedia and read up on these candidates.
I looked up Obama and if you follow the years that are referenced, Obama actually joined a LAW FIRM AFTER Harvard in 1988. He did COMMUNITY ORGANIZAING from 1985 to 1988 BEFORE Harvard. I know some have misrepresented the order of events to make him seem like a really altruistic person.
And claims about his mother being single are inaccurate. She married an Indonesian man, Lolo Soetoro, after his Kenyan dad died. So technically, OBAMA’s MOM WASN’T SINGLE FOR MOST OF OBAMA’S LIFE.
Quit being emotional. Do some research. THINK. Then VOTE.
Posted by: pizzaman81 | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
I find it ironic that the Democrats are beating up on a relatively unknown woman for lack of experience when they have a lightweight in the President’s spot. Reminds me of the treatment Hillary got from the Democratic party. The press supported the Iraq war early on with jingoistic news coverage when things were going well. What makes you think they can present a fair picture now? Do yourselves a favor and research these candidates. As a HRC supporting Democrat, I am actually impressed with what Palin did in Alaska to clean up the corruption. I don’t agree on everything she is for, but she seems fair and has ethics. Even the trooper gate thing is because her brother-in-law was being abusive and tasering her sister. I know if my b-in-law abused my sister with a taser I’d kill him. Go to sites like wikipedia and read up on these candidates.
I looked up Obama and if you follow the years that are referenced, Obama actually joined a LAW FIRM AFTER Harvard in 1988. He did COMMUNITY ORGANIZAING from 1985 to 1988 BEFORE Harvard. I know some have misrepresented the order of events to make him seem like a really altruistic person.
And claims about his mother being single are inaccurate. She married an Indonesian man, Lolo Soetoro, after his Kenyan dad died. So technically, OBAMA’s MOM WASN’T SINGLE FOR MOST OF OBAMA’S LIFE.
Quit being emotional. Do some research. THINK. Then VOTE.
Posted by: pizzaman81 | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
McCain is a visionary…. he’s grooming Palin for 4 years from now – hot dog!
Posted by: Donna | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
“Obama’s own brother lives on $1/day in a shack in Kenya, while his rich, famous brother refuses to even talk to him.”
Maybe he should get together with Cindy’s disinherited sisters? Maybe that is what Cindy’s foundation is for, the disinherited sisters foundation funded with $20 bucks with a board of 1 Cindy (delicate wristed) McCain. They give out keys to houses (but you have to locate the house in a treasure hunt all over the country) and all the water you can drink in Arizona if you promise to go online and blog for Johnny 5 plain crash Keating 5 McCain.
McCain/
Surge-POW ’08
Posted by: disinherited | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
Talk about whiners. Obama complains about the use of his real middle name.
Posted by: Tonyg | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
Obama makes no sense at all. Someone works hard and realizes the American Dream and he makes fun of it. Can’t have it both ways. Cindy McCains’ family worked hard for what they made and left her well off. It happens for some and not others. He makes it sound like only he and Biden were the only people on this planet to have a hard life. Sounds like jealousy to me. He’s spent enough money on campaigns and conventions to feed all the hungry and underprivileged in this country and possibly more. If you think his spending will stop if he makes it to the White House think again. Your money will pay for all of it. I think there should be an investigation of where all his money is coming from. Trustworthy his IS NOT.
Posted by: C Good | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
TJ, I second your comment. The civilized dialog and debate on this board is … oh wait, there isn’t any. When will people stop reacting and start thinking?
Posted by: what is with you people? | August 30, 2008, 8:08 pm 8:08 pm
When some body bring education into the politic discuss room, they have no knowledge of anything.
Help the lazy, vote for Obama
Help the working, vote for McCain
Posted by: Kevin P | August 30, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
Whoever made the comment about extremism and uneducated in the REP Party needs to look in the mirror. Killing unborn children and some how packaging that as choice is incredible. Abortion was first suggested by a racist woman who wanted to wipe out the poor minority population. But the educated dem wind up dolls never heard of this because they are so educated.
Posted by: TJ | August 30, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
Cindy McCain is an out of touch trust funder. John McCain sponges off an out of touch trust funder.
Neither of them worked for their wealth so don’t try to glorify it. They are simply a couple of out-of-touch rich people. Obama’s comments were correct.
You Drudgies are brainwashed and predictible. Always carrying water for the plutocracy. Always servile and submissive.
Posted by: Hayduke | August 30, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
TJ
Russia failed because the anglo-american war machine required them to spend 30% of their GNP to defend themselves against us. The anglo-american army invaded Russia in 1927 with 100,000 men.
The Russian experiment failed because of constant economic pressure, not because of the inherent system.
Providing health care for everyone is just as reasonable as Bush squandering our trillion dollar fortune Bill Clinton left us, on the war against Iraq,
a country that never attacked us.
We went to war as the ‘permanent campaign’ the Bush Rove political strategy to enhance the Bush image with voters based on being at war.
There were no WMDs. McCain lied when he told us that the IRAQI’s did the Anthrax attack.
It is right and decent to have good medical coverage for everyone. The Christian fundamentalists are being asked to treat everyone as Jesus said, to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. WE ARE OUR BROTHER’s Keeper. & Our sisters keeper.
Socialized medicine is the English version.
We will do better.
Ours will combine capitalism and socialism.
Rich doctors and healthy children.
Posted by: Bruce Becker | August 30, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm
She should be offended by her husband John McCain for not knowing how many houses they own. How does somebody who is runing for the most important office in the world can’t remember what he owns? If this guy doesn’t remember how many houses he owns what can this guy remember? Either he is absolutely incompetent or hiding something. Either way it doesn’t look good for him.
Posted by: James | August 30, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm
Gosh the three Republicans on here are going crazy changing their IDs. If ABC cared about making these discussions even semi-intelligent they’d have a system where people could only use genuine names and addresses.
Posted by: Michael L | August 30, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm
This board is so full of hatred and abuse. America will never solve her problems until we learn to talk about the common good in a civil manner.
Posted by: Sad | August 30, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm
“if you can’t see that at this point in history the u.s. desperately needs a new approach to its domestic and foreign policy, then you will be in the 44% of people who are on the losing end voting for mccain and his beauty pageant running mate.”
Yes, Obama will do that and more! BTW – I have a bridge to sell you if you’re interested. Great location. Right across the Hudson River. Better act now while supplies last.
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm
“Too bad Obama didn’t when he failed to register for Selective Service.”
Deana,
what the f**k are you talking about? what war was Obama supposed to fight in? go do your freaking homework, and STFU because you are showing yourself to be the ignorant a** you are.
Posted by: neen | August 30, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm
I believe Cindy. She will get my vote.
She has the ability to direct him on the right path. After all He can’t afford to make her mad. I will vote for McCain hoping he can improve the government over the past 8 years. It can’t be much worse for some people.
Just think if you vote for Obama everyone will get a tax break, free medical service
and anything else you believe you need.
Posted by: tx2000dick | August 30, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm
For all Obamanians,STOP YOUR JEALOUSY, get off your behinds and get an education and DON’T BE SO JEALOUS of others that were willing to take risk and didn’t depend on government handouts and programs.
Posted by: AC | August 30, 2008, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm
I’m tired of Obama fans not being well-informed about their candidate. He has accomplished nothing as a Senator. He has been on the road campaigning after about 4 months of being Senator. He likes to silence his opponents instead of allowing his opponents to speak their mind. He doesn’t want race to be and issue, but for Obama’s fan, it’s ok to ridicule age? In any other country, people are respected as they get older and have more experience. If the fans say Obama is handsome and I think he’s ugly..does that make me racist? No, but the fans will say I am. We all want a better life for ourselves and our family, the first step is to realize what you want and go after it. DO NOT expect to sit there and expect the government to do it for you!!!
I am an immigrant who came here with nothing and America has given me the chance of a lifetime to become who I am. Indepent and successful in my own right. In my culture, we NEVER blame the government for our pitfalls. We look within ourselves and make the change necessary to succeed. Stop blaming the government. The change you need in your life is YOU.
Liberals will be the downfall of the US.
For you those that have never travelled abroad or lived abroad, do so before you blame America for your woes or the world’s woes.
I am US Citizen now and proud of America and what it has given immigrants for all walks of life.
Posted by: Magnum | August 30, 2008, 8:13 pm 8:13 pm
Does anybody know what a community organizer does? Do they always do it with terrorists? Do they ever keep a record of what they did? Do most of them get to buy million dollar plus houses? If it pays that good, I might want to be one, but not if I have to work with terrorists.
Posted by: DougBH | August 30, 2008, 8:13 pm 8:13 pm
The righteous right seems tlo blinldy excuse the abuses of power by those in power and are supporting a BUsh/Cheney Rove puppet. If they were honest they would see that Anerica is worse off now than ever before thanks to the administration of the last eight years that Mccane supports. He botyh senial and delusional if he honestly believes that we’re better off now. He so out of touch and desperate too win that he’s willing to risk our future to win.
Say what you want but when respond look at your children and ask ik yourself are they better off with a Bush/Cheney clone!
Posted by: saviymt | August 30, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
The democrats are hypocrites. Let’s talk about houses, like Obama’s shady house deal with now convicted felon Tony Rezko. Let’s talk about experience, like Obama’s 149 days in the Senate, 2 years running for President of the United States and 20 years sitting at the feet of the bigot Jeremiah Wright listening to his anti-white, anti-America venom.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
The righteous right seems tlo blinldy excuse the abuses of power by those in power and are supporting a BUsh/Cheney Rove puppet. If they were honest they would see that Anerica is worse off now than ever before thanks to the administration of the last eight years that Mccane supports. He botyh senial and delusional if he honestly believes that we’re better off now. He so out of touch and desperate too win that he’s willing to risk our future to win.
Say what you want but when respond look at your children and ask ik yourself are they better off with a Bush/Cheney clone!
Posted by: saviymt | August 30, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
Yes, Barry completes me. Without him, my life is meaningless. It’s not about him, it’s about ME!
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
“Obama the empty suit can’t win this election. He’s just a narcissist.”
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He won’t win the election but I disagree that he is a narcissist.
He’s never been in the real world. He went to a prep school, Columbia, Harvard, community something, state senate, and the US senate. All of the education on affirmative action and the elected offices on the Chicago machine.
He has never in his life taken a risk. That’s why he does not have a clue how Cindy McCain came to be worth 100 million.
He thinks its a government grant he missed out on.
Posted by: Kate | August 30, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
Obama’s attitude toward “wealth” is ridiculous, but also insidiously divisive and destructive. Liberals love to claim that not enough jobs are being created by the Bush (or any other Republican) administration, yet foam at the mouth at the opportunity to rip apart those in society who actually create jobs! Poor people don’t create companies or employ anyone, unless of course they pull themselves up and take advantage of the American dream, at which point Obama and his fellow travelers will seek to portray them as evil rich people, and will penalize them for their success. Demonizing and penalizing the productive members of society is a sure-fire recipe for disaster.
Posted by: Mike | August 30, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm
“And some of those 50 million were Hillary supporters that refuse to vote for Barry.”
Not now that Anne Coulter is running on the ticket with McCain. You could hardly find a woman more likely to turn off a Hillary supporter.
Posted by: Dora Santoni | August 30, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm
At a smaller scale Obama is also different from the people struggling to stay in their one single house. While they are struggling on their own, Obama has a rich friend to subsidize his housing purchase. Not sure if the logic to link this fact to a speculation of Obama out of touch is correct, but I guess for some people in Obama camp logic is what they think it should conform to their reasoning.
Posted by: Obama-Yah-Wright | August 30, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm
NHBob: You should be paying more attention to what the real story is…Dobson, on the news LAST NIGHT said how wonderful it was that McCain picked Palin and as the board of over 300 people listened to this wonderful woman they all got up and clapped. The Conservatives are extremely happy with McCain and his selection of Palin! The problem with most of you idiots is that you do not know what is going on in the REAL world…you just mimic what Obama and his crew of thugs tell you! Get an education!And you foul mouths that are calling Cindy McCain names should think about that unqualified Obama with his nasty pastor, his antiamerican friends, his constantly flip flop on every subject so that no one knows where he is coming from…especially his tax plans…what an idiot!
Posted by: mfmros | August 30, 2008, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm
Yes, it would be nice to debate the issues, but unfortunately Obama’s campaign isn’t about issues. It’s about “hope” and “change” and pulling the wool over everybody’s eyes so they can’t see that he has no experience and no new ideas! How can you call it changes when you have to drag all the old losers out of retirement to speak at your convention? Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Tom Daschle, Al Gore, Madelaine Alright…etc…you call that CHANGE? Looks like the same old, same old to me! Running on “change” is no different, Bill Clinton did that in 1992! Obama has no new ideas!
Posted by: Jmiah22 | August 30, 2008, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm
“McCain is a visionary…. he’s grooming Palin for 4 years from now – hot dog!”
Grooming her for what? To buy a pizza? I’m sure the governor of Alaska is more than capable of buying pizza already. Sheesh. Now, handling, say, the federal budget which includes funding for things like Medical Research, it’d be nice if he could groom her for that. Hell, it’d be nice if her state actually had a medical school or if she governed a town with more people than I went to college with
Posted by: Palin | August 30, 2008, 8:16 pm 8:16 pm
Will you republican bashing, obama groupies please tell me exactly what it is you want. Is it close all business or tax them so great no one wants to take a chance and try to build a business. Why is the liberal program the one that says nobody makes more money than any one else and if you do you must give it to the government so they can give it the free loaders. Obama is on film saying he will shut the military down and no longer spend money on improving military weapons and efficiency and nuclear weapons will be gone. Then in his speech he said I will build the military and I will get binladen. do you liberals believe this guy can just tell the rest of the world play nice and they will comply. who pays the taxes in this country, look it up. this man went to a america I hate you church for 20? years and then when the reverend is shown in his element obama says Oh! I didn’t know he was saying that, bulls%&*t. Do liberals read and research or just complain and fall in line not knowing what they are talking about. Unlike Michelle Obama I have always been proud of America.
Posted by: tmmc555 | August 30, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
Apparently NH BOB does not have a clue. I was a Firefighter/EMT who volunteered for their city for six years. Notice the volunteer part (that means I received no money.)I do however work in the healthcare field and I see how the Left Wing Lazy Liberals come in with their $100 Air Jordans, Iphone’s, LapTops, Ipod’s, 5 kids all with cell phone but then they say the don’t work, don’t want to fill out the medicaid application because the government can trace them down, their happy getting their $900 a month in food stamps that they exchange for all their electronics and then they bitch and moan if they don’t get a prescription for ibuprofen because then they can get it for free. So NH BOB you must be one of the millions laying aroung in your Air Jordans, on the internet with you laptop and calling you friends on you Iphone. I love my job. work hard, I followed Dave Ramseys’ plan and I AM DEBT FREE. and you can take that to the bank.
Posted by: Pete | August 30, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
Poor Barbie, she is very offended now. Was she when she was having an affair with a married man? Was she offended when he left his first wife because she was not so pretty and rich as Barbie is?
Posted by: Libre | August 30, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
“what the f**k are you talking about? what war was Obama supposed to fight in? go do your freaking homework, and STFU because you are showing yourself to be the ignorant a** you are.”
All male citizens need to register before they are 18. Which country do you live in?
Posted by: Mack | August 30, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
I wonder if Obama know how many African shantys his half-brother George has had to live in. George survives on $1/month on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. Seems Obama wants us to be “our bothers keeper”. I guess he just doesn’t get it.
Posted by: larrym | August 30, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
I love it, Obama serves 2 years in the senate (campaigning during the other two) and is a light-weight on foreign policy, the economy and energy. And PALIN is the one who is supposedly inexperienced?!
I love it. This is going to be a great election year.
Lieberman speaking at the Republican convention while Kerry explains why the man he wanted as Vice President is now the ‘enemy.’ McCain hasn’t changed and neither has Lieberman. Kerry is still the corrupt and ignorant Democrat we saw in 2004.
Posted by: JamesR | August 30, 2008, 8:17 pm 8:17 pm
The house thing was a cheap shot. Obama is very wealthy now by most standards and will be worth phone numbers by the time he hits 60; and i bet he will still be saying I understand and relate to everyday folk when he is reaping the joys of his wealth.
Obama supporters have every right to defend their candidate but many are out of line. Why ? Because if anyone sats anything against Obama they immediately label them as racist, divisive not wanting change and a unified America etc etc.
This type of pigeon holing only pushes away people.
I can see good in Obama but i am not convinced about him, nor Mccain for that matter. I will vote though because I cannot complain if I do not stand up to be counted. I check out the blogs to see why people are drawn to their candidate to see if i missed seeing what they saw.
Posted by: rode | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
Republicans don’t get it! Who gave the Republicans the authority to be the religious police. Republicans sound just like the Iranian Republican Guard who they are salivating to go to war with! Republican Guard of Iran make their women wear head scarf’s! In America we have Liberties! The right to choose is one of those rights! The American Republican Guard is no different than the Iranian Republican Guard! Democrats believe in rights of the individual and come November forth the Democrats will preserve and restore America’s Constitutional rights from the American Republican Guard the bearers of the darkside in American history!
Posted by: Sisto | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
The house thing was a cheap shot. Obama is very wealthy now by most standards and will be worth phone numbers by the time he hits 60; and i bet he will still be saying I understand and relate to everyday folk when he is reaping the joys of his wealth.
Obama supporters have every right to defend their candidate but many are out of line. Why ? Because if anyone sats anything against Obama they immediately label them as racist, divisive not wanting change and a unified America etc etc.
This type of pigeon holing only pushes away people.
I can see good in Obama but i am not convinced about him, nor Mccain for that matter. I will vote though because I cannot complain if I do not stand up to be counted. I check out the blogs to see why people are drawn to their candidate to see if i missed seeing what they saw.
Posted by: rode | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
I am offended everytime I look at or listen to Cindy McCain.
Posted by: Drbigj | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
i don’t like the way things have been the last 8 yrs. the disregard of the Constitution, wiretaps without a court order, invading another nation without just cause, the worst economy in many ways since the first great depression, and most economic experts say it has not bottomed out & won’t for a year or longer. i don’t want to live in a near police state, but that doesn’t make me a communist. McSame, never!
Posted by: freeman | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
Way to go Republicans. You’ve got a guy who is famous for losing it and having temper tantrums choosing a woman who also loses it so magnificently she gets called the “Barracuda”. The first time these two blow their tops together, the election is even more definitively over than it is now.
Posted by: What'd I say? | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
McCain is out of touch??? If Obama really cares so much for the common people why does he let his half bother live in a shack in Africa on a $1 a day?
after meetimg him a year or two ago?
Why? because he doesn’t want to spend any of the $4.2 million he made last year on his half brother. Obama would rather take someone else’s money to give away.
Posted by: Obama the Commie | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
I’ve voted Republican pretty much since I was 18. I have sometimes had to hold my nose a bit but have still voted my party. I have no problem with wealth, with candidates being rich. However, as a practicing, active evangelical Christian I DO have a big problem with wealth being made off of alcohol, one of the biggest scourges on the planet and a family-breaker throughout the USA. The McCain’s made their wealth off of the tragedy of countless families and it is excessive wealth.
No matter how strongly I hold my nose, I simply cannot vote for someone who symbolizes such evil. No, I will not vote for Obama, not in a million years. Probably I will vote for Bob Barr or maybe I will not vote. The extent to which I am offended by my party’s candidate exceeds that of any previous election.
Posted by: Gordon G | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
CINDY MCCAIN NEEDS TO SHUT-UP .. SHE’S NOTHING AND HER OPINION MEANS NOTHING.. HER OWN SISTER AND NEPHEW CAN’T STAND HER AND DISOWN HER .. SHE WOULDN’T HAVE A PENNY IF IT WASN’T FOR HER FATHER.. HEY CINDY!! I’LL BE GLAD WHEN YOUR OLD RAGGED ASS IS OUT OF THE PICTURE COME NOVEMBER 4TH .. YOU AND YOUR CANCER EATEN FACED HUSBAND .. !
Posted by: DEBORAH | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
CINDY MCCAIN NEEDS TO SHUT-UP .. SHE’S NOTHING AND HER OPINION MEANS NOTHING.. HER OWN SISTER AND NEPHEW CAN’T STAND HER AND DISOWN HER .. SHE WOULDN’T HAVE A PENNY IF IT WASN’T FOR HER FATHER.. HEY CINDY!! I’LL BE GLAD WHEN YOUR OLD RAGGED ASS IS OUT OF THE PICTURE COME NOVEMBER 4TH .. YOU AND YOUR CANCER EATEN FACED HUSBAND .. !
Posted by: DEBORAH | August 30, 2008, 8:19 pm 8:19 pm
CINDY MCCAIN NEEDS TO SHUT-UP .. SHE’S NOTHING AND HER OPINION MEANS NOTHING.. HER OWN SISTER AND NEPHEW CAN’T STAND HER AND DISOWN HER .. SHE WOULDN’T HAVE A PENNY IF IT WASN’T FOR HER FATHER.. HEY CINDY!! I’LL BE GLAD WHEN YOUR OLD RAGGED ASS IS OUT OF THE PICTURE COME NOVEMBER 4TH .. YOU AND YOUR CANCER EATEN FACED HUSBAND .. !
Posted by: DEBORAH | August 30, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
Can someone tell this drama queen to chill? Cindy is the one that offended her sisters by cuting them off completely both personally and financially. Someone should remind her that charity begins at home and wether she likes to acknowledge it or not, her sisters and their families are her family, too. What kind of person has no problem with her daughter spending $50,000 in one month on her American Express card, but won’t even provide a more comfortable life to her own sisters? I am no saying she should hand over the forture to them, but at least an allowance for her sisters to live comfortably during their retirement.
Posted by: MBA | August 30, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
Cindy McCain is offended – poor little rich girl whinning about the money she didn’t work for but inherited.
McCain isn’t winning all of the women voters with his choice of Palin. She is pure evil and will absolutely ruin our environment. I wasn’t sure who I was going to vote for yet but McCain made that decision so much easier for me.
Posted by: WTF | August 30, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
i’m offended by booze pusher’s refusal to disclose her tax returns.
what is lurking in those financials that she is obviously hiding?
Posted by: Cindy is the new "C" word | August 30, 2008, 8:21 pm 8:21 pm
Can we all please differentiate between “hand-outs” and “hand-ups”? It is an imperical fact that the weakening dollar and the credit crunch have hurt millions of american families. Hard working people have been forced out of their homes, have had to sacrifice their children’s educations, have had to cut back on basic necessities like milk (honestly, I’ve seen people water down their milk because its $5+ a gallon in my part of the country). Not every hard-up american is a victim of their own fecklessness. most simply lack the tools to improve their situations. What purpose does the government serve if not to help Americans? Answer that question for me please.
Posted by: depressed | August 30, 2008, 8:21 pm 8:21 pm
How about obama thinking that there are 57 states?
Posted by: brett | August 30, 2008, 8:21 pm 8:21 pm
Here’s some questions about the facts. Is Obama a muslim? His father was not African American, he was a arab muslim living in Africa. By islamic definition, Obama IS MUSLIM whether or not he claims to be Christian because his father was muslim. That is why Obama’s early education was islamic. Why do you think HAMAS is raising money for him because they now love America? Theysupport him because THEY believe he is a Muslim because his father was muli. Why is the main stream media not reporting the findings of investigative ournalists who found millions of dollars pouring in to Obama’s campaign from undocumented sources in the Middle East? Why did the Communist Party of America endorse Obama? Why does Obama want to grow everyone’s dependence on government when 50% of Americans now already depend on the government for some sort of support? How can you promise everything to everyone when everyone will not pay for it? Answer these and you will know the truth.
Posted by: Mick | August 30, 2008, 8:22 pm 8:22 pm
Poor little rich girl.
Posted by: Judy Lee | August 30, 2008, 8:22 pm 8:22 pm
To: All Who Read This Article How many other articles by MSM have “UPDATES” following them re-”reporting” so-called news? Especially noticable is that the “UPDATE” has nothing new in it!! Another but not-so-subtle attack on the Right by the MSM. True journalism is no longer. Yes, I include FOX but for the sake of America the Right has to have SOME media outlet to counteract all the Left owns (including Hollywood.)
Posted by: gymlock | August 30, 2008, 8:24 pm 8:24 pm
Who’s running for President? According to all the comments about Sarah Palins’ inexperience it sounds like they’ve got her #1 against Obama #1. The democrats haven’t gotten any smarter during this campaign just meaner and dumber. Everytime I see the Obamas and the Bidens they are either eating or kissing and hugging. Ooh Icky!
Posted by: C Good | August 30, 2008, 8:24 pm 8:24 pm
OFFENDED!!!! I’m offended that Her husband thinks the rest of us women in this world is as stupid as his DUMB BLONDE wife.. Mrs. McCain!! How, dare Mc P-O-W pick such an unqualified VP. He’s so full of it. “COUNTRY FIRST” who are you kidding? He talks about Obama putting his politics before country!!! Pleeezee … If this pick isn’t PANDERING or TOKENISM please tell me what this is..Oh wait it’s JUDGEMENT right! Mr Mc Same it is as Obama said “You don’t get it!” All you did in this is rather than show real change is change gender that’s it. What this looks like is McCain again reaching for a beauty queen thinking we can’t see this for just what it is TOKENISM and for that I feel men again cheapen us women by just using us to further your careers. Again Judgement made with the wrong head. So you do not get my vote!!!
Posted by: ainokea | August 30, 2008, 8:25 pm 8:25 pm
OFFENDED!!!! I’m offended that Her husband thinks the rest of us women in this world is as stupid as his DUMB BLONDE wife.. Mrs. McCain!! How, dare Mc P-O-W pick such an unqualified VP. He’s so full of it. “COUNTRY FIRST” who are you kidding? He talks about Obama putting his politics before country!!! Pleeezee … If this pick isn’t PANDERING or TOKENISM please tell me what this is..Oh wait it’s JUDGEMENT right! Mr Mc Same it is as Obama said “You don’t get it!” All you did in this is rather than show real change is change gender that’s it. What this looks like is McCain again reaching for a beauty queen thinking we can’t see this for just what it is TOKENISM and for that I feel men again cheapen us women by just using us to further your careers. Again Judgement made with the wrong head. So you do not get my vote!!!
Posted by: ainokea | August 30, 2008, 8:25 pm 8:25 pm
“Good gracious people — this country is in tough shape, maybe we should all stop calling each other names and try figuring out how to fix it instead? This is ridiculous.”
Good for you, Nae. And you too,tjf. And congratulations to the others who posted opinions that relied on facts and logic. You know who you are. This country relies on people like you. In the end, you will win out.
I have spent the better part of an hour reading the posts on this blog and too many are nothing more than scurrilous personal attacks. Neither McCain nor Obama, nor their supporters deserve this nonsense. If this thread had a moderator worth a fraction of ABC’s reputation, more than half the posts would be deleted.
I admire Obama’s accomplishments at Harvard Law School. I have been to law school. I have heard some of Obama’s classmates speak about his work there. Truly, he must have a first-class intellectual ability.
But ability does not trump experience. Witness Obama’s unscripted comment that he would meet with Iran’s leaders without pre-conditons; and his comment that we shouldn’t regard Iran as we did the Soviets because Iran is a tiny country; and his morally equivalent comparison of the Russian invasion of Georgia to the American military move into Iraq. Remember, he stated he is willing to invade Pakistan. These opinions do not demonstrate sound judgment. If Obama wins the election, we can look for the Chinese to test us in the Formosa strait; and for the Russians to move against the Ukraine. Don’t forget a Russian general has already threatened Poland with a nuclear strike, if the Poles accept our antimissle installations. We can expect Hamas to push Obama hard to retreat from defense of Israel, while Islamic jihadists look for a Democrat administration to dismantle Bush’s war on terror.
The first responsibility of the government in Washington is to defend the country from enemies foreign and domestic. Obama has no experience doing that and his comments show that he is naive and willing to take actions many believe are against the country’s interest. Even Hillary and Joe Biden recognize Obama’s weakness on military and foreign affairs, and attacked him for it in the primaries. It is a dangerous world and it will become more so if someone who has no credible foreign policy becomes President. If Obama were to win the election, and the Russians or the Iranians thought they could push him around, four dollar gasoline would look like a bargain. And New York Democrat Charlie Wrangel’s recently expressed desire to reinstate the draft could become a tragic and catastrophic necessity.
Posted by: Libertasdon | August 30, 2008, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm
So, when Obama leaves his ‘earned?’ wealth to his kids, they will need to switch to the republican party, hate the poor and should be banned from politics, right???
You folks need to get a life…
Posted by: smc | August 30, 2008, 8:26 pm 8:26 pm
Cindy McCain, I am totally offender that you had an affair with a married man when his wife had been in a serious accident leaving her with a limp….
Posted by: abby0802 | August 30, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm
I was considering a vote for Obama but I cant accept his childish attacks. Who in the hell cares how many homes McCain owns? It’s not that McCain couldn’t remember, he was probably taken back by the infantile remark. McCain is above the pettiness that Obama has shown. His attacks on McCain have shown me how inexperienced and insecure and unready he is to be president. My vote now goes to McCain & Palin! I’d rather take a chance on two reformers than Obama who has become too mean.
Posted by: PA Voter | August 30, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm
C Good wrote “Everytime I see the Obamas and the Bidens they are either eating or kissing and hugging. Ooh Icky!”
They were NOT hugging and kissing, they were just courting the gay vote.
Posted by: Mick | August 30, 2008, 8:27 pm 8:27 pm
McCain may not have wanted the press to know how many houses he owns. Some may have belonged to his wife prior to marriage. I did not see anyone jump on Obama when he advised that he had been to all 57 states and had one more to go to. WHen last I looked we only have 50 states
Posted by: R.P. Foster | August 30, 2008, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm
McCain may not have wanted the press to know how many houses he owns. Some may have belonged to his wife prior to marriage. I did not see anyone jump on Obama when he advised that he had been to all 57 states and had one more to go to. WHen last I looked we only have 50 states
Posted by: R.P. Foster | August 30, 2008, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm
I have to say that the choice of Palin depresses the hell out of me. She does nothing to complement McCain’s weaknesses. She won’t win over “liberals”. She will actually drive away many Republicans. Like me. There were so many people McCain could have chosen that would have made this look like a serious bid for the presidency. I don’t understand how some of my fellow Republicans are so out of touch they feel they have to support this choice. If is, frankly, an unmitigated disaster.
Posted by: Vidal Parker | August 30, 2008, 8:29 pm 8:29 pm
For a supposedly intelligent, open-minded Harvard graduate, the more I see the way Sen. Barack Obama operates, the more rediculously self-absorbed, nasty, and immature he seems. Barack knows that it is low-ball politics to criticize a wealthy candidate for his wealth, calling him “out of touch” with normal folk. Barack also knows, deep down, that he is not prepared to be President. His downfall will be the downfall of all men in history who rose in power quickly and baselessly. Barack’s own hubris will be his undoing. I see McCain, despite his wifes incredibly wealth, as a humble down-to-earth man. If he wants to purchase expensive shoes let him. He has earned that right. It does not mean that he is out of touch or “does not get” middle class Americans. Does Barack purchase his suits off the rack? No. Does he live in a modest home? NO. When you take a step back and look at Barack’s candidacy from a distance, it is bewildering that he may be President. He simply has not earned the privilege. The people who are supporting him seem more interested in “making history” than creating a proper history.
Posted by: PhillyPaul | August 30, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm
One can sure tell the comments from the left/democrats: snide, nasty, and mean spirited. The Latin word for left is sinister. That describes democrats to a T.
Posted by: ww Terry | August 30, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm
One can sure tell the comments from the left/democrats: snide, nasty, and mean spirited. The Latin word for left is sinister. That describes democrats to a T.
Posted by: ww Terry | August 30, 2008, 8:30 pm 8:30 pm
Delilah wrote: “As a new American; I do not want nationalized health care or whatever; I believe in free enterprise!!” Amen, and wait until you get incurable cancer while being unemployed. It is shameful you called yourself “an American.”
Posted by: Brothers Keeper | August 30, 2008, 8:31 pm 8:31 pm
To Deborah..I hope you get BREAST CANCER SOON
Posted by: ac | August 30, 2008, 8:31 pm 8:31 pm
With an economic crisis potentially as large as the great depression, only this time we’re in trillions in debt so we’d be stuck in it forever, do you really trust our economy to someone who thinks we’re a “nation of whiners” and that we’ve “made great progress” and middle class is anyone making less than $5 million per year an who thinks we’re in a mental recession?
No way, no how, NO MCCAIN
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm
It’s interesting that Obama has never addressed the fact that he was raised by a country that is against the U.S. and yet he would like to be our leader
Posted by: nancy | August 30, 2008, 8:32 pm 8:32 pm
Obama’s net worth is $1.5mil. I think it is safe to assume that the majority of individuals in america do not have a net worth equal to $1mil Does that make Obama out of touch?
Posted by: Roger Predactor | August 30, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
I am continually amazed by the number of people who post comments yet don’t really understand either the state of our nation or how the system works. How about you do a little research on your own instead of relying on the media to spoon feed you information? And for the negative comments on Cindy McCain..? Do your reasearch on her too – she is an amazing, strong, able woman who happens to control the finances in the family. McCain trusts her and has other important things to attend to..
Posted by: Anna | August 30, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
I am continually amazed by the number of people who post comments yet don’t really understand either the state of our nation or how the system works. How about you do a little research on your own instead of relying on the media to spoon feed you information? And for the negative comments on Cindy McCain..? Do your reasearch on her too – she is an amazing, strong, able woman who happens to control the finances in the family. McCain trusts her and has other important things to attend to..
Posted by: Anna | August 30, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
Stop the ignorance !!!! For all you people (caucasions)bashing obama because of his skin color–(don’t deny it)He is no more blacker than a black person nor whiter than a white–remember he was born of both races-and it seems to me that he was raised well by his white family because he sure as hell has character not forgetting very intelligent. Let’s get rid of the white man’s rule–if you get one drop black blood you are black–nonsense thats man law not god’s law and the most ignorant thing i have ever heard. Note i am a foreigner(american citizen) coming to this country was a dream but i was shocked to learn that americans was so racist and most of them empty headed –well thats how they act–and i mean both races.. Like Obams said this is not a red america or a blue america this is the united states of america–well act like it is. I know it and the rest of america knows it,the country is in trouble all because of the republican party. Wake up America 4 years of the same will be a shame. OBAMA/BIDEN 08
Posted by: SAM | August 30, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
Hello AngieJ … uhhhhh, it’s not the Government’s responsibility to provide jobs. The Government’s responsibility is to keep taxes low so Americans can work hard and build businesses, create jobs, etc. Go ahead and vote for the Dems, raise the taxes, keep people from building businesses, hence NOT creating jobs. You sound like you’re the moron. Why would you say such a hateful thing about a person you do not know. I’m sure if you walked in her shoes for one moment, you’d feel the same way … and judging by your langugage your words would lack the class Cindy McCain has. She will make a fine First Lady.
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SHE’S offended??? BooHooHoo. Cry me a freaking river. Her husband doesn’t know how many homes she has and she’s offended that someone called her husband out on it. Well I’m sure the people who are losing their homes and don’t know where they’ll live feel offended that her husband has advisors around him that call them a “bunch of whiners” in a “mental recession”. Talk about out of touch!! Any body that wants that lady as the First Lady is a moron. At least Laura Bush is a real person. Cindy McCain must be hitting the bottle again.
Posted by: AngieJ | Aug 30, 2008 5:02:18 PM
Posted by: X-Obama Supporter | August 30, 2008, 8:33 pm 8:33 pm
I love the liberals writing in complaining that Cindy McCain was playing around. Have they forgotten JFK, the major playboy who was married w/2 little children; Ted Kennedy who killed a young girl, who left her to drown in his car because he didn’t have the guts to try to save her; Of course he didn’t want to get caught. And, he was married at the time. then, of course, more recently there’s Bill the liar in chief. He’s so good at speech giving because he’s a psychopath. He doesn’t care about anyone but himself. But, boy oh boy, let a Republican do anything wrong and they’re crucified. If Ted and JFK and Bill had been Republicans they would have been run out of office. At least Richard Nixon had the testicular fortitude to do the right thing.
And, now you’re falling at the feet of our black liberation theology cult figure – ck it out for yourself. Barry, I mean Barack (changed his name after his mentor introduced him tot he marxist hate-filled religion. And, how did he get into Harvard??? You people must really be desperate in your lives.
Posted by: susan | August 30, 2008, 8:34 pm 8:34 pm
Obama – a truly inexperienced, ignorant and vile human being. Forget about his ‘God-complex.’
This little boy should not even address foreign policy until he gets his domestic facts straight….. Does he think Alaska is the 59th state?
“It is wonderful to be back in Oregon,” Obama said. “Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states? I think one left to go. Alaska and Hawaii, I was not allowed to go to even though I really wanted to visit, but my staff would not justify it.”
Posted by: Sharon J | August 30, 2008, 8:34 pm 8:34 pm
Here is a fact from Obama’s own mouth. He is going to cut missle defense spending. There is something about this man that disturbs me. I see 911 all over again. Remeber Clinton…He cut defense and the CIA. we were attacked 3 times USS Cole. Military baracks in Tanzania and then 911 followed that. Sandy Berger stealing classified documents from the Archives to protect the Clintons. Do you people get it?
Posted by: TJ | August 30, 2008, 8:35 pm 8:35 pm
Some people get paid to write. Most people here on this comments page write for free. Looking at the quality of their comments, you really do get what you pay for. It’s sad that America is in this kind of shape.
Posted by: MS Jarmie | August 30, 2008, 8:36 pm 8:36 pm
So, according to Obama, Michelle is off-limits, but Cindy is fair game. Speaks volumes of his ethics.
Posted by: Capt. Smollett | August 30, 2008, 8:37 pm 8:37 pm
SMP THE LAST 8 YEARS HAVE BEEN ANYTHING BUT GOOD FOR WHOM?? SHELLY HOPE YOUR WRONG MCBUSH HAS HAD HIS NOSE UP BUSHES ARSE FOR 8 YEARS AND HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE USA. LJAFAN CORRUPTION JUST LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE HAD FOR THR LAST 8 YEARS THEY DON’Y CALL THIS ADMINISTRATION THE TEXAS MAFIA FOR NOTHING….NORMAN AND FRENCH HEALTH CARE REMEMBER WHAT YOU SAID THE NEST TIME YOU NEED SOMETHING AND YOUR INSURANCE CARRIED SAYS NO…..HARRISON RAYME YOU THINK THAT AN EX BEAUTY QUEEN THAT PERJURED HERSELF IN ORDER TO GET SOMEONE FIRED AND ONLY 1 1/2 YEARS AS GOVERNPOR QUALIFIES HER TO TAKE OVER THE OVAL OFFICE WHEN THE DEMINTIA GETS TO THE POINT WHENRE MCBUSH CAN’T PREFORM . MARTINI AND LOSING HOME THAT IS THE LAST THING THAT HAPPENS THE FIRST IS HAVING YOUR JOB SENT TO CHINA THE REST JUST FOLLOWS. TYPICAL WHITEY ARMWRESTLING IS THAT WHERE THE BRAIN IS LOCATED NOW. I FOR ONE AM NOT RICH ENOUGH TO BE A REPUBLICAN NEVER WAS NEVER WILL BEAND ITS TO LATE NOW TO THINK OF BEING RICH, YOU VOTE FOR THE PERSON THAT CAN DO THE BEST FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR CITY, YOUR STATE, AND COUNTRY, NOT THE OIL COMPANIES OR THE DRUG COMPANIES OR THE INSURANCE COMPANIES THEY DON’T NEED IT
Posted by: Rose Szymanski | August 30, 2008, 8:37 pm 8:37 pm
No, the best one so far is when he said he “….met with the President of Canada” to discuss NAFTA. Brilliant!
Posted by: Darrag | August 30, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm
Good post Libertasdon.
Posted by: Beaches | August 30, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm
No Republicans had a chance of being elected president in 2008 until the democrats selected Obama. Granted Obama is probably the greatest speaker of all the democrats and Republicans but when the dust clears Obama will not be elected because Obama has too much dirty laundry and in the next few weeks the Republicans are going to air that dirty laundry out. let me be honest I have been askng what has Obama done and no answers have been given to that question but it doesn’t matter I don’t think I could bring myself to vote for Obama due to the people he has associated with and the people who he has said were his mentors and advisors.
Let us hope and pray that the majority of the voters see Obama for what he is and not what he has said he is.
Posted by: welrdelr@verizon.net=welrdelr | August 30, 2008, 8:38 pm 8:38 pm
John McCain left his first wife for this?
Posted by: Curious Joe | August 30, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm
In his own words – check it out yourself about his loyalty, and he hasn’t retracted anything he’s written. From Obama’s book Audacity of Hope (Published 2006): “I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.”
Posted by: Gina | August 30, 2008, 8:40 pm 8:40 pm
Oh, I forgot to ask: how many homes did John Kerry have? Funny it didn’t seem to be an issue. God forbid that conservatives sh/have any wealth. Those %^#%@# evil doers.
Oh, that’s right he married into mega wealth but no one said anything about that. Oh, I forgot he’s a democrat. Anything goes there.
Posted by: susan | August 30, 2008, 8:41 pm 8:41 pm
Democrates = Socialism: no one can be secussful under Hussain Obama. Maybe we should which stocks Obama owns… if he doesn’t know, what a big dummy. Didn’t McCain personally own ZERO houses?? What are the socialist dems still talking about this? Maybe get a brain, work hard, and eventually buy 8 houses for yourself? I owned my first home when I was 22 without a dime from anyone. Under Obama’s plan, I would still be living with my parents.
Posted by: JdT | August 30, 2008, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm
Cindy McCain is a hypocrite. The only Americans who ever attack ‘class warfare’ are the ones who actually practice it.
The fact that her divorced husband doesn’t even know how many houses they own shows how out of touch he and she really are…
If you want a 100 Years War in Iraq, vote for Bush III. If you want REAL change, there are REAL options. Luckily, Cindy McCain’s hypocrisy is not one of them.
Posted by: trent1280 | August 30, 2008, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm
Obama’s birth certificate in Hawaii is a fake. 4 experts have proven it. His relatives say he was born in Africa. His own brother lives in a hut and he does nothing to help him. No wonder he won’t register for Selective Service, which is the LAW for 30 days after your 18th birthday.
Posted by: Sue | August 30, 2008, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm
Obama is nothing but an in the closet economic marxist. He’s gravely mistaken if he thinks his slick teleprompter-driven speeches are all that’s necessary to get control of this nation! The wealthy of this country should be people to look up to, not look down on. When is the last time a bag lady gave you a job? The wealthy create the jobs, not the government!
Posted by: Ichikaba | August 30, 2008, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm
Oh, but it is okay to call Obama an elitist, who clearly came from a poor and humble background.
Posted by: Jack | August 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
Oh, but it is okay to call Obama an elitist, who clearly came from a poor and humble background.
Posted by: Jack | August 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
Susan you re right. And not only that but these comments expose the dem party for what it has really become. Dummied down to the lowest common denominator. But we are not talking math here.
Posted by: TJ | August 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
The Obamas are not the only family that has done well in America, living their American dream. The Obamas are ignorant to the fact that others have achieved much more and greater than them, and automatically assume the money of others has been there for generations and needs to be taken and given away to the black population.
Posted by: tim | August 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
Such an inspired choice to have Sarah Palin as Republican VP. This will probably checkmate Obama now that a woman with real life experiences and challeges has entered the race !! What appeared a rather boring slugfest has now turned into an interesting and upredictable election. Good luck for a clean election.
Posted by: g.coops | August 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
As an independent, it’s amazing to read the hypocritical, childish and sexist remarks made by both sides but especially the Obama supporters. I thought you guys were the “party of the people”. I think there has never been more of demonstration of the Republicans as the Strict Parents and the Democrats as the Spoiled Children. I personally choose to side with reason over the rhetoric from either side.
Posted by: Mel Melman | August 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
“I am an immigrant who came here with nothing and America has given me the chance of a lifetime to become who I am. Indepent and successful in my own right. In my culture, we NEVER blame the government for our pitfalls.”
And that’s why you left YOUR culture? If it was so good why are you in America?
Looking at this page, I can tell it’s Saturday night and people are drinking and releasing their pent-up bile.
Posted by: Barracuda Bill | August 30, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
lets all slag off McCains and their wealth and go on about the booze that created it.
Now lets be fair and look at Penny Pritzker Obama finance campaign manager.
With a net worth estimated at $2.8 billion, Pritzker ranked 135th on the 2007 Forbes list of richest Americans.
Not to mention the hotels she owns. So if Cindy’s money is ill gotten by booze. Then Penny outstrips her heck booze, fraud, prostitution
Chairman of the failed Superior Bank of Chicago – “Consumer advocates as well as government investigators have asserted Superior “engaged in unsound financial activities and predatory lending practices”
So stop the selective visionpeople she is a close personal friend who the Obamas socialise and vacation with at their private holiday compounds.
You want to be sanctimonious and expect candidates to be perfect be prepared for double standards and disappointment. Maybe you should just base your choices on the real issues because Obama hasn’t been in the everyday world for at least a dozen years.
Posted by: rode | August 30, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm
Barrack Hussein Obama (no need to bastardize or make fun of his name, just saying it makes the libs’ heads pop) has millions too. But he hasn’t sent one dollar to his half brother in Africa. You know the one he didn’t bother to find. The one living in a six by nine mud hut, making less than a dollar a day.
But the big O is going to save us all. Well, he SAYS he’s going to. Riiiiight…the candidate of spare change.
Posted by: mike e. | August 30, 2008, 8:45 pm 8:45 pm
Poor Cindy. She is having another blond moment. Never heard of someone being offended because attention was brought to her wealth. Line up Britney, Paris Hilton, Madona….
Posted by: yoye777 | August 30, 2008, 8:46 pm 8:46 pm
Guess what Republicans 50 Million Democratic voters against perhaps 10 Million of you voting! A second grader can to the math! It spells ‘LANDSLIDE!’ so Cindy McCain can be offended all she wants! But she will learn that she and her silver spoon is not the center of the Universe! America will let her know loud and clear! Bye, Bye Republicans hopefully for another thirty years!
Posted by: Sisto | August 30, 2008, 8:46 pm 8:46 pm
After reading the many infantile remarks posted here. I really fear for the future of this country. Both candidates are fine Americans and are interested in improving our way of life.
I guess the anonymity of the internet provides an outlet for the intellectually challenged.
Posted by: Michael Eckstein | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
Brothers Keeper – If someone has INCURABLE cancer, there is no point to having healthcare at all – your comment to Delilah showed your lack of understanding of how the world works.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
Obama and Osama sitting in a tree, P L O T I N G.
Posted by: theTruth | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
freeman wrote “the worst economy in many ways since the first great depression”
You must be under 30 or an idiot when it comes to economics because Ronald Reagan won the election in 1980 by a landslide over Jimmy Carter because the economy was MUCH worse than it is now. This economy is NOT bad despite the main stream media telling you it is. And I don’t care about the morgage melt down that amounts to a SMALL fraction of all mortgages given to high risk people that have a history of bad credit, hence the reason for high risk mortgages. Most latter day liberals do not know what a bad economy even looks like. Ask anyone over 60 how they lived in years past and they will tell you stories that will curl your hair about living in poverty. Economically speaking, if you have a car, a job, and a place to live, you are among the RICHEST 5% of people in the world. I lived overseas for some time in other countries. We live like kings compared to 95% of the world, but the liberal mantra appeals to people’s greed and laziness. Most people I know who are poor and screaming for help are typically undiciplined and made life decisions that made them poor. The few that I know that are poor because of no fault of their own are typically humble people who are thankful for what they have and hesitate to ask for help.
Posted by: Mick | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
So far I have read about Barack Obama being a thug, a drug dealer, a communist,a muslim, a narcassist etc etc just because he is trying to help people and help our country. When are you republicans going to base anything on fact? Don’t you think if he was ever a drug dealer your truthful and honest Fox News would have had that plastered on tv for the last year? You are just a bunch of angry people for no apparent reason.
If you want to deal with fact and policies do that, other than that don’t blog when you don’t have a brain.
Immature…. It amazes me the caliber of brain power of some “adults”. It is scary some of you people can cast a vote but you have nothing intelligent or truthful to say.
Posted by: Shelly | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
So far I have read about Barack Obama being a thug, a drug dealer, a communist,a muslim, a narcassist etc etc just because he is trying to help people and help our country. When are you republicans going to base anything on fact? Don’t you think if he was ever a drug dealer your truthful and honest Fox News would have had that plastered on tv for the last year? You are just a bunch of angry people for no apparent reason.
If you want to deal with fact and policies do that, other than that don’t blog when you don’t have a brain.
Immature…. It amazes me the caliber of brain power of some “adults”. It is scary some of you people can cast a vote but you have nothing intelligent or truthful to say.
Posted by: Shelly | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
Obama wants to restore the promise of America? He promised nothing more than a nanny state in his speach? He basically told us all that we cannot make it without the nanny state behind us…..is this what you really want? There are alot of people becoming more aware of personal responsiblilty because of poor financial decisions…this is a good thing! That is the real promise of America…personal freedom & responsility!
Posted by: Steve | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
I remember exactly four years ago the Republicans attacking Kerry because his wife was super wealthy. Well, they are the ones who started it and now it’s payback time.
Cindy needs to remember this before she starts acting like a victim.
Karma is a b*itch and you better get used to it!!
Posted by: friday | August 30, 2008, 8:47 pm 8:47 pm
Judy Lee:
The irony.
Maybe the empty-suited inexperienced 143 day Democratic neophyte with the status quo VP nomination should go after the multi-millionaire filthy rich worthless actards who support this joke of a candidacy?
Or perhaps they could just denounce that $1 Billion dollar mound of blubber talk show host that pushed Blowbama as the 2nd coming.
And then confiscate, er, “Tax” her and all the actwhores vast fortunes to support all the Blowbama voters with the social programs that Blowbama uses to buy his voters?
Posted by: Blowbama | August 30, 2008, 8:48 pm 8:48 pm
I suggest you do a little internet seaarching for Obama’s personal cahritable contributions on his tax returns – Until he was running for president the great lover of the poor did not bother giving them anything.
Posted by: Kenneth Abrams | August 30, 2008, 8:48 pm 8:48 pm
I like Cindy McCain – I know she was an adulterer and addicted to drugs, but hopefully she has recovered from those bad times. She seems like a smart lady with a lot of energy. I do think Michelle Obama will make a better first lady – she’s smarter and more accomplished – but Cindy will do in a pinch. Truth be told, we would have been better off if Laura Bush had run this country instead of George. As first lady, her homes are fair game, but I don’t blame her for being wealthy. It’s what you do with your wealth that counts. She’s not a parasite, she has a lot of interests and seems to give a lot back to the community, even though it was through her non-profit work that she stole those drugs to feed her addiction.
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 8:49 pm 8:49 pm
all of you have a bad taste for politics,but you really need to look at both sides.Obama doesn’t want any one dishing his beloved wife,but it’s o.k to dish someone elses.He’s tries to associate with Kennedy (no way).Did any of his family come frome the real slums except to get his fix.Just how did he pay for this cllege he brags of?Cindy’s parents sold beer,what the heck did Joe Kennedy do?Talk about worst presidents take a look at Carter ,couldn’t make a decision without discussing it with his daughter.Both parties need house cleaning to get this great nation back on track.GOD HELP US ALL.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 8:49 pm 8:49 pm
Republicans should be forced to wear little yellow stars on their shirts so that we can avoid them. Republicans are the root cause of all evil in the world. Republicans must be liquidated to save the human race and the planet from destruction from their immoral behavior. Republicans don’t deserve to live. Obama, Der Furhrer, can do no wrong. Anybody who is against him is not a patriot, and should be arrested, tried for treason, and shot. /sarcasm off
Posted by: Nobama bin biden | August 30, 2008, 8:49 pm 8:49 pm
He wants to make the race between haves and havenots. Its to bad McCain and Cindy are to honorable to make the race between black and white. I certainly would. If Osama doesnt like the way things are here in America he should go back to Africa and live with his brother who cannot afford fried chicken and watermelon, nor does he have a million dollar mansion for Michelle, but I am sure Michelle would be PROUD to live in Kenya. Oh but she would not get special privelege there because she is black. That would not work at all.
Posted by: gt | August 30, 2008, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm
Sisto loves to pull numbers out of a hat. He fails to tell you that out of that supposed 50 million lady bum Democrats 3/4s are dead people and the rest have to be bribed with cigarettes to come vote.
Posted by: Sisto 2 | August 30, 2008, 8:50 pm 8:50 pm
Do I feel a sense of resentment from
Obama for McCain’s owning several
houses? Does he know what America is
all about? Or has he been hanging with
too many Marxists? How about his dear
brother in Kenya. Do unto the least
of these my brethren, is what he said
on Saddleback. He said this a couple
times. He has to convince himself to
do this. Doesn’t know what it means.Are
Americans supposed to be limited to one
house or none at all under his
Presidency or else I’m going to raise
your taxes and give it to the poor?
Posted by: greta addict | August 30, 2008, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm
Simple folks, Obama hates white successful women..that’s why he didn’t pick Hillary as a VP and that’s why he will have Biden play bad cop in attacking Sarah Palin.
Posted by: AC | August 30, 2008, 8:51 pm 8:51 pm
Cindy McCain ought to be offended by her husband for being so old he can’t give her what she needs. Even with Viagra, how good could he really give it to her anyway? Since he can’t move his arms so well, his old and saggy ass must be a frightening lay. Like bangin’ skeletor or something.
Posted by: Scott | August 30, 2008, 8:52 pm 8:52 pm
So Cindy is offended by Barack attacking John…
…For forgetting how many houses they own while trying to relate to millions of middle Americans in foreclosure.
I’m offended by her ignorance.
Posted by: Ryan,CA | August 30, 2008, 8:52 pm 8:52 pm
Stop whining. This isn’t an issue that’s should be discussed. There are more topics that under review.
Posted by: David Ziglinski | August 30, 2008, 8:52 pm 8:52 pm
All this talk about experience and those that are saying that Palin doesn’t have any never learned their grade school math.
Take your choice, Obama or Biden:
1.5 years(Palin executive experience/0 years(Obama and/or Biden experience) = infinity
Stated another way, Palin has an infinite amount of executive experience over both Obama and/or Biden.
Recommendation to those Obama – Biden supporters. Be quiet about this experience issue because you are making fools of yourself.
Posted by: blair | August 30, 2008, 8:53 pm 8:53 pm
cindy mccain is a trollop.
she needs to shut her mouth AND close her legs.
you don’t speak unless you’re spoken to, c*nt!
Posted by: eff_cindy | August 30, 2008, 8:53 pm 8:53 pm
Obama and his wife made $1,500,000.00 last year and complain about others…They should be embarrassed by the hypocracy. Edwards house is 25,000 square feet. Kerry owns over 7 mansions, the Kennedy’s..well that is obvious. Maybe class warfair should start in the Democratic party. Check the stats… the medium Democtat income is higher then the average Republican, the difference is control, the Democrats want government control, the Republicans the individual and family in control. How is your self pride?
Posted by: pissed off | August 30, 2008, 8:53 pm 8:53 pm
Obama and his wife made $1,500,000.00 last year and complain about others…They should be embarrassed by the hypocracy. Edwards house is 25,000 square feet. Kerry owns over 7 mansions, the Kennedy’s..well that is obvious. Maybe class warfair should start in the Democratic party. Check the stats… the medium Democtat income is higher then the average Republican, the difference is control, the Democrats want government control, the Republicans the individual and family in control. How is your self pride?
Posted by: pissed off | August 30, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm
Didn’t Kerry try and get McCain as his VP running mate before going with Edwards? What is up with that? His first choice, shouldn’t he be endorsing McCain?
McCain is still McCain. It just seems to me that Kerry should have stood up for what he believes in and not bend to what the Dems want him to do.
Posted by: Sarah Hecht | August 30, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm
Tim,
I assume that you mean giving money to the black population means “welfare”. If you were to actually do some research there are way more white people on welfare than black. I can assume you have never been to college because they teach you that in sociology 101. You must have gotten your dumb remark from your dumb daddy or some other dumb relative, do me a favor, put the mouse down and go read a book.
Posted by: Meg | August 30, 2008, 8:56 pm 8:56 pm
John McCain’s first official act was to commit adultery with cheerleader-druggie Cindy when he checked out of the Hanoi Hilton while his then-wife was wheelchair-bound.
Am I being unfair, Cindy? Awwwwww…Tooo baddd.
Obama/Biden ’08!
Posted by: American Zero | August 30, 2008, 8:56 pm 8:56 pm
to the writer:
More houses, more power to ‘them’. Who the hell paid their mortgage? YOU? No one GAVE them the houses; they got it by “working” for it…, be it her hard working parents and no doubt, by their own efforts too.
Shut up and get to work, use your own talents, skills, etc., and buy your own house instead of whining that someone else has more than you!! Buy 5 if you can (how many people alone will benefit by that very purchasing process?).
My mother owned 5 houses at one time. No one gave it to her and my Dad. They worked their *sses off and earned it.
Stop looking for a hand out – quit deriding people when they succeed, and quit whining when someone else has more than you – out of touch Right!
You dear writer, are the worst kind of ‘touch’.
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 8:56 pm 8:56 pm
Dear Susan
Ever hear of hypocrisy and kharma?
John “Kerry” McCain is your ‘dog’ now.
Are you guys whining? Really are you guys really whining that Karma is just slapping you all around like a red headed step child?
Should have thought about that a long time ago..
Can’t take the eye for an eye stance anymore…huh?
And uh Gina stop quoting from a viral e-mail that Factcheck.org and Snopes.com proved were lies.
Just because you’re too inanely myopic and gullible doesn’t mean you have to spread that disease to everyone else.
I served in the military to preserve your right to free speech but not to be a lying fool.
Female to females though: Have you two joined up in the military to fight McCain’s wars? Think about the Army, it’s where I went. I joined in ’84 so there no excuse for the female part, and they allow felons in now so there’s really no excuse for you.
Oh…. wait… I forgot you all don’t like that little thing called the Constitution. Sorry…the oath says you have to uphold and defend ALL of the Constitution. Not just the 2nd Amendment.
Posted by: Dee | August 30, 2008, 8:56 pm 8:56 pm
The hunt for red Obama is over. He has shown his true self by attacking the McCain’s over the number of homes they own. He has shown himself to be the communist he is. The politburo is alive and well in Senator Obama’s world. At least the McCain’s came by their homes honestly, unlike Senator Obama who had his criminal benefactor help him buy his home.
Posted by: Bif | August 30, 2008, 8:57 pm 8:57 pm
Who hit her in the face with an “UGLY STICK”??? My god….She is UGLY..
Posted by: FBUSH | August 30, 2008, 8:57 pm 8:57 pm
The McCain Campaign is ” IN CASE OF EMERGANCY BREAK GLASS PULL OUT POW CARD AND PASS GO!” all else fails make a 3 AM decission to call a woman from Alaska for your VP then have your self-centered wife (Cindy McCain for all the Republicans who don’t know who she is!)complain that she is offended! BOO-HOO!
Republicans are losers!
Posted by: Sisto | August 30, 2008, 8:57 pm 8:57 pm
Surge – no need to get snarky about the non-profit foundation, since you obviously don’t know anything about it. Do some research before bashing Mrs. McCain.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | August 30, 2008, 8:57 pm 8:57 pm
What’s offensive is Obama is a Marxist class war goat! He typifies all democrats because he spews the commie lines about “the rich” “big business” but doesn’t mention his own wealth gotten by crooked relationships with criminals and terrorists who actually did bomb the US-like Ayres and his wife! Michelle is the reincarnation of Saphire Stevens with that affirmative action chip on her shoulder jealous of anyone of any race who achieves by working hard! Why does Michelle Obama work for a hospital @ $300K a year that turns away poor blacks? Obama is a commie and so is the rest of the dem party..loaded with Marxist ingrates that hate America because we’re the best! Dems don’t like it when people succeed without their handouts! Obama is toast, landslide win for the Republicans and a thorogh cleaning of the House and Senate are coming too!
Posted by: Wally | August 30, 2008, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm
Repuglicans NEED TO SHUT UP. WHY GIVE BUSH A THIRD TERM WHEN THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND?!?!
I hope Cindy McCain gets gang raped so she has to beg for an abortion. BUT WAIT! MCCAIN / PALIN are ANTI-CHOICE!!!!! WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: GeoDuct | August 30, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
The truth hurts………….
Posted by: jms55 | August 30, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
I’ve sampled most of the stuff in this forum and wondered why ABC allows posts … from the left and right … from folks that have nothing better to do than sling insults at each other.
If that’s the limit of the intelligence they bring to the voting booth … they don’t deserve a vote.
Posted by: Craig in TX | August 30, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
I wonder how many (what percentage) of middle class americans actually help the poor. How many volutneer at soup kitchens and donate money to shelters. I wonder what percentage of their income goes to help the poor versus paying for the second car or second mortgage (for a home larger than they should have purchased). You may talk about the rich being out of touch, but when it comes to helping the poor, you might want to check out how much they donate. I know all too well that many of the middle class people that lost their homes lost it because they were greedy and wanted the 2800sqft home like the riches, instead of playing it safe and buying what they knew they could afford… a comfortable and modest 1500sqft home. They ruined the economy and destroyed the banking systems…. Not Bush!
Get a clue.
Posted by: Cholo | August 30, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
http://www.bergproperties.com/blog/oprah-winfreys-real-estate-empire/30/chicago
Check out good mate oprahs 13 properties.
then look up all hei celeb mates like p.diddy.
then caroline and teddy kennedy and so on
Posted by: rode | August 30, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
The last eight years have really caused the liberal community to be full of hate. After they lose again this year can you imagine what a state they will find as their lot in life? Pray for them.
And by the way my family is better off than we were 8 years ago. Why? Because we are hard working people who take responsibility for our actions. Give it a try. It works if you work it!
Posted by: Kimba | August 30, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
Hey McCain Fans, you like polls, right?
Gallup Tracking 08/27 – 08/29
OBAMA 49%
McCain 41%
Obama +8
Republicans in FREEFALL in polls!!!!!
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html
Posted by: Davis | August 30, 2008, 9:01 pm 9:01 pm
Quit whining. This isn’t an issue. Even George Will said this isn’t something that should be considered. There are bigger things that should be discussed. You Democrats are always looking for stupid issues.
Posted by: david Ziglinski | August 30, 2008, 9:01 pm 9:01 pm
“Republicans should be forced to wear little yellow stars on their shirts so that we can avoid them. Republicans are the root cause of all evil in the world.”
Feeling a bit sorry for yourself tonight aren’t you?
Posted by: Barracuda Bill | August 30, 2008, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm
It is painful and sickening to read some of the filth that your readers leave regarding John and Cindy McCain. Yet, it will be for the good, as it reveals the savagery, cruelty, and poison that is so deeply a part of the Obama-Democrap crowd. eff_cindy and Scott are two freaks who between the two of them can’t come up with one pair of balls. But rant on. You are making us McCainites stronger.
Posted by: pokenhorn | August 30, 2008, 9:02 pm 9:02 pm
There is nothing wrong with Obama. He is you typical run of the mill liberal. He has 2 distinct qualities, he is pretty to look at and he has a gift for speaking to white folks. Both those qualities are elusive for black men, therefore he is a perfect liberal puppet for the democrat/communistlite machine.
Posted by: tim | August 30, 2008, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm
Obama says that more drilling in the US wont benefit us for ten years, despite knowing that oil is a legitimate energy source. But he wants us to spend countless dollars on developing a different energy source that is less powerful, cuz he wont let it be Nuclear Energy of course. Would someone please explain how this “phantom energy source” is going to be ready and capable to handle all that oil is used for? I mean last time I checked, you cant make plastic from solar materials or lithium ion batteries… Man liberal ideologies make me sick.
Posted by: Unsilent Majority | August 30, 2008, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm
So McCain doesn’t know how many houses he has. At least he knows how many States are in the U.S. B.O. is probably questioning why Mac would choose a VP from another country (Alaska). Barrack claiming McCain is out of touch is laughable. Who’s the one that hangs out with racist preachers & unrepentent terrorists? It’s scary that this radical back-bencher with no accomplishments is even this close to the White House.
Posted by: Keep the Change | August 30, 2008, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm
I do not understand why she would be offended by her husband forgetting how many house he owns, and not offended by the fact she acts like paris hilton.
Posted by: evan | August 30, 2008, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm
Dems fling home from their convention caught on video being “giddy” over Hurricane Gustav heading towards Louisiana…
On video, former National Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Don Fowler and Congressman John Spratt of South Carolina.
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/absentee/2008/aug/30/fowler-fouls-hurricane-is-gods-favor-to-dem/
Posted by: Paul | August 30, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm
The most ridiculous thing about this presidential election is the number of years of air time the media has devoted to it. Folks, it’s all about advertising proceeds the the stations competing for it. Since the media really represents the most powerful “undeclared” political party, they really could give the voting population information by pressuring the candidates as to who they would consider for their respective potential cabinets. Currently, we have no clue and frankly the advisors to Presidents have enormous sway over policy going forward. Whether one is an eloquent speaker or not is secondary to the daily responsibilities that must be carried out by the President. As a Ceo, head cheese or commander in chief, it is the decision making not just sound bytes that are most important to the American political system.
Posted by: mnorton7 | August 30, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm
Republicans should get their facts straight. Welfare programs are a tiny percentage of government spending programs compared to the massive financial handouts given by government to corporations and the rich through tax loop holes. Their is a wide divide between the haves and have nots and it only continues to widen. Government and the wealthy have accomplished their goal of keeping the middle class atacking the poor, when in reality, they are both victims of the former. Wake up and realize what your government and the wealthest 2% of this country are really up to.
Posted by: jb | August 30, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm
Democrats always play class warfare.
It is ugly and unAmerican.
Posted by: donbl | August 30, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm
Democrats always play class warfare.
It is ugly and unAmerican.
Posted by: donbl | August 30, 2008, 9:04 pm 9:04 pm
McCain rolls out his pretty new “yes woman” cheerleader with a LIE, that SHE ALONE was responsible for stopping the “bridge to nowhere.”
What a dumb move from the sad old bumbler and his campaign, to launch his new VP candidate on a blatant lie!
The story is now bubbling up all over the Internet – By Monday is should be in the MSM. Wait until her first press availability, that is if McCain will even allow one….
Check it out, not only did she not STOP the bridge, she begged for it!
http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/30/palin-wanted-nowhere-bridges/
We need real change in Washington and a real vision – not some ambiguous promise to “reform things.”
Obama/Biden 2008!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Davis | August 30, 2008, 9:05 pm 9:05 pm
obama is not a communist!
he is a socialist. he wants a class war.
‘lets take our country back’ over and over again
from whom?
a small business family or a family with two working professionals is toast
-no ira
-no education deductions
ALREADY
so look forward to
-no help on capital gains
-all investment going overseas
-inflation as business charges more for the obama ‘miracle’
watch what snake oil you ask for.
Posted by: calisurfergurl | August 30, 2008, 9:05 pm 9:05 pm
The problem with marxists is that they are the hypocrites to the nth degree. It’s perfectly OK for them to gain wealth from others, but for the rest of the masses, everyone needs to sacrifice. Obama is an elitist because he feels that he’s able to judge whether what you have earned is appropriate. If you’ve made too much, there is something amiss.
Posted by: Gina | August 30, 2008, 9:05 pm 9:05 pm
None of you fools obviously saw Obamas speech. He said NOTHING about Cindy McCain, he only talked about John McCain being out of touch with the average american. You guys have made a million blogs about something that was never said. Don’t talk about what he said unless you actually heard the speech.
Man looking at these blogs I have given American’s wayyy to much credit for being a country of intelligent people. You people (especially the racist ones blogging) and the ones that make up things like marxist etc etc are quite ignorant what an embarrassment.
Posted by: Shelly | August 30, 2008, 9:07 pm 9:07 pm
I do not understand why she would be offended by her husband forgetting how many house he owns, and not offended by the fact she acts like paris hilton.
By the way ABC news has gotten so creepy, that whole debate and than ralph reed doubling as Jake Tapper
oooooook yuck
Posted by: evan | August 30, 2008, 9:07 pm 9:07 pm
Davis: quit being an idiot…all candidates get a bump after a convention. And Cindy McCain is a very nice woman who devotes her time and money to many causes….what do some of you Obamazombies devote your time to, your kids, their schools, or a lousy bingo game somewhere? I am embarrassed to say I am a democrat…but you crazies are pushing me over to the right! I am totally insulted by the lack of intelligence of you Obama supporters!
Posted by: mfmros | August 30, 2008, 9:08 pm 9:08 pm
The Obama campaign says that McCain is out of touch because of the homes he owns! So how does Obama explain having a little slight of hand help from a convicted felon (Rezko, now a guest of the federal penal system)in purchasing his mansion. Does that make Obama closer to the common folk? Do you think he can teach we peons how to take advantage of the criminal element when we go home buying? One thing Obama can’t say is that the McCains came by theirs honestly. Can Obama say the same? Let me take it a bit futher than Mrs. McCain did. I am offended by all the slackers and sponges who got themselves in a bind and now think the federal government should pull their sorry butts out of trouble. People…. you made bad decisions. Now do the right thing and work your way out the hole you dug. As a taxpayer I see no reason to subsidize the greedy, foolish, and other wise stupid people that make bad financial decisions. There are already enough of those folks sucking the Federal government dry right now.
Posted by: G Man | August 30, 2008, 9:08 pm 9:08 pm
Get yourself two adulterers instead of just one. Just vote for John McCain and you get the second adulterer, Cindy, for free!
Am I being unfair, Cindy! I don’t think so. You can live in any of your many homes, I don’t care. Just not the People’s House.
Obama/Biden ’08
Posted by: Adulteress in Chief | August 30, 2008, 9:09 pm 9:09 pm
From the postings on this site by the Republicans it is clear that they are absolute idiots. Who inherited a Budget surplus and turned it into a huge deficit. It is their HERO George Bush and his sidekick McCain. Who unnecssarily went to war with a country that had not attacked the US or was a threat and spent close to a trillion dollars. It is again the Republican Hero Bush who was cheered on by sidekick McCain. If the Republicans think that the last 8 years were good they are indeed brain dead creatures.
By the way Cindy were you offended when your adulterous husband called you a TROLLOP and a C**T. Were you offended when he pimped you out at the Biker festival to take part in the topless pageant?
Posted by: feminist50 | August 30, 2008, 9:09 pm 9:09 pm
Sooo Much Anger… People it’s obvious that neither of these two people are good enough for the highest office in our country, but get over it…the two party (Rep & Dem) have failed this nation…they’ve given us these two…Obama who believes that “distribution of wealth” is good (the failed communist way) and the other who needs to be honored for his military service but excused for his lack of economic knowledge and personal finances…we have no choice other than these two…pick one and God help us!
Posted by: Ken Richards | August 30, 2008, 9:10 pm 9:10 pm
calisurfergurl – I believe Obama is a communist. The difference is the ownership of industry. I believe Obama wants to nationalize industry, which makes him a marxist. You can have socialism without marxism, but once you have marxism, socialism is imbedded within. Besides, class warfare is among the basis of the marxist. In dirt poor Cambodia, Pol Pot ruled that those who wore glasses were intellectuals who were worthy of a gruesome death.
Posted by: Gina | August 30, 2008, 9:10 pm 9:10 pm
Economics lesson for liberals: if you impose a windfall profits tax oil there’s a pretty good chance you’ll get a higher price at the pump – the companies will make the same 8% margin they do now, just selling at a higher price. You’ll just get Jimmy Carter style inflation – 12% mortgage sound good?
Same with the minimum wage deal – a $10 minimum wage sounds great, until you pay $8 for a Big Mac.. there really isn’t a money tree you can just shake to make more (unless you’re the Fed).
Does anyone honestly think that the government can run a health care system? They couldn’t run a grocery store let alone one of the most complex industries in the world. The result will be a tax rate well over 60% – move to Switerzland if you really want that; and everyone will make the same amount of money and no one will have any incentive to try – why bother, when the government is just going to take it? If you really believe he wouldn’t raise EVERYONE’s taxes you’re very naive – he’s just a politician, what do you expect him to say – anything he can to get power. Allowing tax cuts to expire is the same thing as RAISING TAXES. He just leaves that part out – “I’m not raising taxes, I’m letting cuts expire :)” Political tricks..
If you’re into a socialist state, where government makes all of your decisions for you, takes your money, repeals the right to bear arms and freedom of speech, I think Obama is your man. If you make a decent living, believe that harder work deserves higher reward – he’s not. If he’s elected it will cost me $7,000 a year – and I’m not rich. Sorry, I can’t afford to pay health care for the 3 million homeless people in the U.S. – and if its imposed on the “very” rich, all you really have got is rampant inflation as prices will spike very high on everything.
We don’t need more government, we need less – less spending! A note to ALL people in government – STOP SPENDING OUR MONEY!
I’m really a political independent, but do have more conservative principals than left wing, socialist ideas – but in general, I like Reagan’s line when he took office – “Government doesn’t need to fix the problem, it is the problem.”
As far as the McCain home issue goes, it was just a setup question with no good answer from a liberal. When you’re in his tax bracket, accounting and ownership are complicated – he could not have given a good answer. The fact that they own 7 homes – great for them, I want a leader that knows success without the help of some crook like Tony Rezko.
Posted by: Indy | August 30, 2008, 9:11 pm 9:11 pm
I do not understand why she would be offended by her husband forgetting how many house he owns, and not offended by the fact she acts like paris hilton.
Posted by: evan | August 30, 2008, 9:11 pm 9:11 pm
Speaking of being out of touch with Middle America! Shelly Obama, while earning multiple hundreds of thousands of dollars last year, the year in which her husband pulled in over 4 million dollars, had the audacity to speak to a group of Middle American women and said she knows how hard they have it because she and Barry are just barely getting buy, what with having house payments, paying for daycare and paying for music lessons for their children. The elites in both major parties sicken me.
Posted by: Bubba Joe Johnson | August 30, 2008, 9:12 pm 9:12 pm
Democrats don’t get it. They think entrepreneurs who bust their butts to get where they are should just turn around and give it all away to the po’ folks who sit on their duffs watching TV and eating twinies on our dimes. Get a life, democrats!
Posted by: DemLosers | August 30, 2008, 9:12 pm 9:12 pm
Obviously, a lot of these comments show that a lot of people believe that “money makes the man”. Do you think that McCain was rolling in the high life for years as a POW? Have you ever had pain? Do you think that money erases all heart and all knowledge of that pain? Do you wonder why this man wants to be in public office? He doesn’t have to “work that hard”. He could lay back and let the criticisms fade like twilight. I believe that we should look at what a person has done, what they stand for, and what they want to do from here. I have seen more “out of touch” poor people who walk in jealousy, prejudice, and hate because they demand much, blame many, and take responsibility for little. By the way, I’m pretty broke and still believe that it’s up to me to make the most of the life I’ve been given.
Posted by: Marie | August 30, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm
You just know the country is headed down the toilet when so many people hate anyone who is more than ten cents better off than they are. Congratulations dems for poisoning the minds of so many little people and turning them into “Victims” of the entire world. What a bunch of whining losers.
Posted by: joe, farmington,NH | August 30, 2008, 9:13 pm 9:13 pm
Cindy’s father created a business out of their savings ($10,000) and was succesful in also creating jobs for thousands of people. How many jobs has Barrack or Michelle created?? They are elitist liberals, that have worshipped at the altar of rascist American haters. How can Barrack even care for hard working Americans when he has a brother living in a slum in Kenya on $1 a day.
Community service and delivering good speeches from a teleprompter does not make a President. I am sure there are other American haters that he has worshipped in the past.
John L.
Posted by: John L. | August 30, 2008, 9:14 pm 9:14 pm
THATS NOT GOING TO FOR THATS FACTS McCAIN IS EITHER OUT OF TOUCH WITH EVERY DAY PEOPLE OR JUST PLAIN OUT OF IT. HE SOUNDS LIKE HES BEEN SMOKING THAT STUFF.
Posted by: POBOY | August 30, 2008, 9:15 pm 9:15 pm
THATS NOT GOING TO FOR THATS FACTS McCAIN IS EITHER OUT OF TOUCH WITH EVERY DAY PEOPLE OR JUST PLAIN OUT OF IT. HE SOUNDS LIKE HES BEEN SMOKING THAT STUFF.
Posted by: POBOY | August 30, 2008, 9:15 pm 9:15 pm
What amazes me is that I have read so many posts from so many of you trailer park republicans who just cannot get enough stupid. 12 years of conrol by republicans and 7 of those years with George Bush. 10 Trillion in debt and at least 5 Trillion came from republicans and this administration. Republicans never want to talk about Bin Laden. Bush will go down in history as the worst president ever. You wont even see one photo of Bush hanging out with McCain yet Bush is raising millions for his campaign. McCain has flip flopped on every issue possible. And now he selects a woman who has only a year and a half experience as the Gov. of a state that has the population of Austin Texas. No experience whatsoever at the national level and no knowledge of foriegn policy or affairs. McCain is 72 years old and this woman could end up in the oval office trying to look into putin’s eyes to see his soul – Much like Bush…
When will you trailer park republicans learn? This is real life here… Not some tabloid newspaper. This is not “Teen Beat” so start realizing that at some point people just get tired of stupid. Maybe not you… but many of us are.
Posted by: kc | August 30, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm
I’m no fan of “Mole” McCain, BUT I am absolutely no fan of the Marxist-Communist-Terrorist loving Obama. This man has no value at all as a President of this country. He is an arrogant ego maniac set up by the Leftist Media in this country and bankrolled by George Soros, a Paragon of Collectivist Society altogether a worthless, useless, media contrived policy midget that will harm this country perhaps irreparably. Obama has no high road to travel. He is no different that the wild, anarchist, crazed radicals of the ’60s. Only difference is the fact he’s black. He has no credibility, and black or not, he’s very RED when you take the time to see what he stands for. In is case “0″ stands for “ZERO”.
Posted by: Rick | August 30, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm
I’m no fan of “Mole” McCain, BUT I am absolutely no fan of the Marxist-Communist-Terrorist loving Obama. This man has no value at all as a President of this country. He is an arrogant ego maniac set up by the Leftist Media in this country and bankrolled by George Soros, a Paragon of Collectivist Society altogether a worthless, useless, media contrived policy midget that will harm this country perhaps irreparably. Obama has no high road to travel. He is no different that the wild, anarchist, crazed radicals of the ’60s. Only difference is the fact he’s black. He has no credibility, and black or not, he’s very RED when you take the time to see what he stands for. In is case “0″ stands for “ZERO”.
Posted by: Rick | August 30, 2008, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm
By Obama criticizing McCain for his number of houses, proves that he DOES NOT believe in the American Dream AT ALL.
Posted by: Becky | August 30, 2008, 9:17 pm 9:17 pm
If all wealthy people are out of touch, that pretty much includes all politicians. ALL
Posted by: John S. | August 30, 2008, 9:18 pm 9:18 pm
How delusional! Cindy Mccain actually believes that the wealth her PARENTS earned that she is leeching off of without any hard work of her own, is typical of the American dream? What the hell kind of America are these people living in???
Posted by: Jface | August 30, 2008, 9:18 pm 9:18 pm
Obama is like Chavez in Venezuela. The only people supporting him are the poor living off of government cheese that think he will now give them a free house and care. Mindless lemmings.
Posted by: joemastision | August 30, 2008, 9:18 pm 9:18 pm
Take care of your family? He can’t even take care of his half brother.
Posted by: MIMom | August 30, 2008, 9:19 pm 9:19 pm
In selecting his VP, McCain has just given us a glimpse of his risky decision making/judgement skills. Is this the pick you make when America is at stake? This woman would be an inch away from the button and he barely knows her. He met her one time.
It is now obvious that winning is more important to him than keeping America secure and healthy. He selected Palin to pull Hillary’s independents. No sweat for him, Palin as pres would mean he’s either deceased or very close to being deceased.
Posted by: Robert A. | August 30, 2008, 9:20 pm 9:20 pm
Hi Meg
Great to hear from you! Such a positive outlook on life and others. Im sure you have a very bright future.
Obama will break the middle class white folks backs so he can start his program of reperations for blacks, as well as many other wealth redistribution programs intended to prove that monkeys can count to ten.
Posted by: tim | August 30, 2008, 9:21 pm 9:21 pm
I admire Cindy McCain because like millions of Americans the “American Dream is alive a well.” The Dems would say and do whatever it takes to tell us stupid people, that most of us cannot attain the American Dream on our own, like their parents did. Did Michelle and Obamas parents attain the American Dream, and then those dreams became nightmares for the rest of us. America is a beautiful country with very courages,honorable,and the most sharing people in the world. We in America should be so very proud to be an American, how fortunate we are, yet the Dems believes America is downtrodden,the worst country in the world.etc. Naturally we are not perfect,but we should always continue to try. Love of our country should be the mantra of the (RNC)I admire Cindy for sticking up for her husband, only she knows what her family has been through, but thank God for the Blessings that they are receiving. I am so happyyyyyyy….that MCCain chose Sarah Palin,for VP, how admirable for him to choose a woman who will be part of the (American Dream Team)McCain will be our next president.
Posted by: cecimor | August 30, 2008, 9:21 pm 9:21 pm
john mccain’s mistress never worked a day in her life, and now she’s offended that someone dare call her on it. please.
Posted by: otis | August 30, 2008, 9:22 pm 9:22 pm
When Cindy McCain’s parent’s had “nothing” they managed to sell something to get $10,000. That was alot of something back in those days. The difference between Cindy McCain and Theresa Heinz-Kerry is that Cindy McCain is a home wrecker and a drug addict. For those of you who do not, will not, or can not remember John Kerry was referred to as a “gigolo”, “sugar daddy”, “one of the haves” “elitists” “out of touch with most Americans”. I remember NOTHING about ‘The American Dream.’ Oh yeah , the guy won the Purple Heart in Viet Nam. If hypocrisy was a felony many of the people posting here would be three time offenders and doing a long stretch in a federal penetentiary. It would not surprise me if Cindy was bargain househunting in Georgia while she was there. It is hysterical that the family values repugnicans will have Cindy McCain and Rudolph Giuliani, two of Americas finest examples of adulterers on display next week in St. Paul. So much for family values and of course the potential Adulterer in Chief.
Posted by: kbird | August 30, 2008, 9:23 pm 9:23 pm
Uh, um, uh, pardon me if you will.
uh….but, well, ah, do I uh detect a bit of um ill will reguarding the money of a Cindy McCain? Er, I uh, need some um ah um someone to help me clarify something …….would these um same people per chance um be those very same folks that shrugged their shoulders while slamming a voting lever down for a um ah Teresa Heinz Kerry? These libbies entertain me hourly.
Posted by: brenda | August 30, 2008, 9:24 pm 9:24 pm
It’s okay Mrs McCain. Obama was bought and paid for even before Senator McCain won the votes as the Republican nominee. I know saying it is nothing personal doesn’t help but it truly is. The acts of a man that has sold his soul must resort to desperate measures as is the case with Obama, just ask George SOROS
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 9:24 pm 9:24 pm
So the whittle itsy bitsy heiress is offended. Boo hoo hoo hoo. Get over it Miz Thang! And stop letting your hubsy hide behind your skirttail. Obama said nothing about YOU. He directed his point towards your spouse. Can’t McCain speak for himself?
Posted by: OffendedQ Who Cares | August 30, 2008, 9:24 pm 9:24 pm
So the whittle itsy bitsy heiress is offended. Boo hoo hoo hoo. Get over it Miz Thang! And stop letting your hubsy hide behind your skirttail. Obama said nothing about YOU. He directed his point towards your spouse. Can’t McCain speak for himself?
Posted by: OffendedQ Who Cares | August 30, 2008, 9:24 pm 9:24 pm
That is interesting about liberal Democrats. Cindy McCain’s father earned his money honestly and became a millionaire and the McCain family is denigrated. Joe Kennedy earned his money as a bootlegger and a murderer in cahoots with Lucky Luciano and Al Capone, and his family including Ted (Chappaquiddick) Kennedy) family are hailed as heroes. Liberal Democrates all twisted sick perverts who deserve the Marxist slaughterhouse that Barack “Joe Stalin” Obama and George “Nazi Sympathizer” Soros want them to have.
Posted by: Joel Weymouth | August 30, 2008, 9:25 pm 9:25 pm
I am offended that Cindy McCain would say she is an only child and deny the existence of her half-siblings.
J. McCain can’t remember how many homes he owns.
C. McCain can’t remember her siblings.
Hmmm…
Posted by: LISA | August 30, 2008, 9:25 pm 9:25 pm
I noticed a lot of comments made here that support Obama are repeats from other sites… Cindy McCain has taken a lot of crap from the left wing folks and has said much…. but once she does, they seem to think she is whining… When I remember Obama whinning when people where asking why his wife wasn’t proud of her country before his run for office? It is okay for the left side to sling the hateful smears, but not okay for the GOP side to be “offend”….. give ne a break!
Both Cindy and Michelle have lived the Amercian Dream….. but for some reason it is okay for Michelle, but not okay for Cindy? What a joke!
Posted by: JAGinOhio | August 30, 2008, 9:26 pm 9:26 pm
What a shame that the Democrats couldn’t have a classy party by focusing on what they’ll do for America. Instead, they wasted lots of energy and time saying disrespectful and untruthful things about President Bush and Senator McCain.
We were brought up to show respect for each other, especially the POTUS. If the democrats were a class act, they would’ve focused only on bringing their message to Americans, not berating our leaders – leaders who’ve treated the democrats with incredible grace, tolerance and patience.
Instead, they showed allegiance to democrat leaders who’ve proven they have no integrity, no good moral values, no class, no conscience and no character. What a sorry bunch.
The democrats don’t know how to respond to people with class and dignity and, when the democrats are treated in a Christian manner by the Republican leaders, the democrats become confused and don’t know how to handle the treatment.
God help us all if America is delivered into the hands of Pelosi, Reed, Obama, Biden and the other democrats who want to take us to a Marxist system, destroying the America that everyone else in the world wants to emulate. If America, as we are now, were so bad, why does everyone else want to come here?
Any leader that promotes class envy has no reason to be respected. The democrats have no business ridiculing John McCain for his houses. They weren’t handed to him – he pays taxes on them and people made a living by building them. If the democrats want to criticize John McCain, when will they start looking in their own backyards? How many houses do leading democrats have? The hypocrisy and double standards are revolting.
Grow up, democrats! Be more positive. What a negative bunch of cry babies.
Posted by: Jean | August 30, 2008, 9:26 pm 9:26 pm
What a shame that the Democrats couldn’t have a classy party by focusing on what they’ll do for America. Instead, they wasted lots of energy and time saying disrespectful and untruthful things about President Bush and Senator McCain.
We were brought up to show respect for each other, especially the POTUS. If the democrats were a class act, they would’ve focused only on bringing their message to Americans, not berating our leaders – leaders who’ve treated the democrats with incredible grace, tolerance and patience.
Instead, they showed allegiance to democrat leaders who’ve proven they have no integrity, no good moral values, no class, no conscience and no character. What a sorry bunch.
The democrats don’t know how to respond to people with class and dignity and, when the democrats are treated in a Christian manner by the Republican leaders, the democrats become confused and don’t know how to handle the treatment.
God help us all if America is delivered into the hands of Pelosi, Reed, Obama, Biden and the other democrats who want to take us to a Marxist system, destroying the America that everyone else in the world wants to emulate. If America, as we are now, were so bad, why does everyone else want to come here?
Any leader that promotes class envy has no reason to be respected. The democrats have no business ridiculing John McCain for his houses. They weren’t handed to him – he pays taxes on them and people made a living by building them. If the democrats want to criticize John McCain, when will they start looking in their own backyards? How many houses do leading democrats have? The hypocrisy and double standards are revolting.
Grow up, democrats! Be more positive. What a negative bunch of cry babies.
Posted by: Jean | August 30, 2008, 9:26 pm 9:26 pm
Cindy McCain is being a rat faker. She and her husband have been in politics too long, and her husband has dealt far to much criticism of an even harsher tone to his opponents to be offended by what Obama has said. What, as a Christian this gets under her skin but she isn’t offended by Reprehensible Publican talking heads idiotically referring to Obama as “Messiah”? Her pathetic whining on national television is itself pure politics.
Oh, and by the way you Reprehensible Publican morons, corporate welfare in this country effectively dwarfs the direct assistance that the government gives private citizens, and I don’t hear you whining about that! Hypocrites.
Posted by: Spaminator | August 30, 2008, 9:26 pm 9:26 pm
Boy its great to see all the class warfare crap the Dimacrats are dragging up. Lets get a few things on the record. Teresa Heinz did not work for anything. She was a secretary that latched on to a wealthy Republican Senator. When he passed on she got part of his wealth. Thats how John Kerry got his houses. I don’t think I have heard a single dimocrat question how many houses all the rich Democrats have and how that made them unaware of the suffering of we peons. Start complaining about how detached Kerry, Kennedy (inherited old man Kennedy’s fortune made from bootlegging whiskey and selling it to the mob), Gore, Edwards, Obama (via the felon Rezko), the Clintons, et. al. and I will no longer consider most of you pitiful, liberal, whiners, hypocrites. I am not holding my breath.
Posted by: G Man | August 30, 2008, 9:27 pm 9:27 pm
Yo rascal………….. The real rascist is your VP. Between referring to Barrrrack as “clean” and Indians having an accent: he is really the typical Democrat. Continue pretending to be all inclusive and accepting of diversity, as long as your brother is in a slum in Kenya, women (Clinton/Paylin) that you don’s agree with are less than you. The American people will keep you in the wilderness by voting for McCain as President for the next 4 years; and Clinton for the next 8.
Posted by: Joanne. S | August 30, 2008, 9:27 pm 9:27 pm
It is insulting to refer to McCain’s VP pick as a “cheerleader”. Isn’t that what Biden is as well? Is it different for Biden because he is a man or because he is a democrat? —— Personally, Obama does not have the qualifications or experience to be as far along as he is, but look what happens when your party backs you up? It also helps if the media is biased towards you. They ripped Hillary while giving Obama a complete break. Is it time to start ripping another good woman apart??? The Obama camp are nasty Chicago thugs.
Posted by: Beaches24 | August 30, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm
Obama is just a high class n—– who lived like a Muslim in Indonesia and then suddenly wound up in the fanciest school in Hawaii. I am sure his grandparents were not starving white people to live in Hawaii. Then he married his wife who went to Princeton on affirmative action keeping out a more qualified white person and then became a Harvard genius after she wrote her paper that she did not fit in. They fit in in Rev. Wright’s church where they cackle like share croppers when they talk about white people. He finally got the nomination by calling Bill Clinton{a man who would and has has relations with every race creed and color with equal opportunitya racist
Posted by: rick | August 30, 2008, 9:28 pm 9:28 pm
cindy McCain donates more money to more charities world wide than the entire democratic congress. She adopted a special needs child (who is black).
This election boils down to one thing…What has Obama (or OBiden) done. You can make crap sound good, but at the end of the day, its still crap.
Posted by: RA | August 30, 2008, 9:29 pm 9:29 pm
Hussein.. say no to muslums
Posted by: Fred | August 30, 2008, 9:31 pm 9:31 pm
There is also wide uncertainty about whether she’s qualified to be president. In the poll, taken Friday, 39% say she is ready to serve as president if needed, 33% say she isn’t and 29% have no opinion.
That’s the lowest vote of confidence in a running mate since the elder George Bush chose then-Indiana senator Dan Quayle to join his ticket in 1988. In comparison, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden was seen as qualified by 57%-18% after Democrat Barack Obama chose him as a running mate last week.
America wake up we are in a recession and war, and we are doing this.
Posted by: evan | August 30, 2008, 9:31 pm 9:31 pm
Tim,
Wow!! the KKK has computers now? Get an education and realize most African Americans are the middle class. I bet you don’t have a job right and that is the only way you feel good about yourself is to be a racist.
Posted by: Meg | August 30, 2008, 9:31 pm 9:31 pm
Tim,
Wow!! the KKK has computers now? Get an education and realize most African Americans are the middle class. I bet you don’t have a job right and that is the only way you feel good about yourself is to be a racist.
Posted by: Meg | August 30, 2008, 9:31 pm 9:31 pm
Obama is a objectively lying, racist, anti-semitic, traitorous, corrupt, facist who — with epic left wing media and foreign infusions of aid — threatens to become the American Hitler.
Posted by: Bradford William Yules, Esquire | August 30, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm
Oh Please!
?? “How delusional! Cindy Mccain actually believes that the wealth her PARENTS earned that she is leeching off of without any hard work of her own, is typical of the American dream?”
Cindy McCain is smart enough to manage it and not to squander it. Leaching is spending it with out regard for those that made it possible. She has even shared her time and money with the needy. To claim “delusional” would be to ignore the stewardship, integrity and philanthropy that have been meted out in action and compassion. The American dream includes becoming financially independent enough to help others.
Posted by: MBell_TX | August 30, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm
can somebody tell this bitch to shut the f up
Posted by: sam | August 30, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm
The Lieberals continue to lie through the lieberal media trying to paint our economy as in the dumper. What the rest of the lemings watching the lieberal news don’t know is the entire world economy is in the dumper, and the US is turning around. I was in Europe and Japan and the people there blame “the self centered shelfish want more than they need americans that bought homes they could not afford and then defaulted” for the economic problems. They blame the greedy americans wanting more for the economic problems.
They understand who caused the banking problems. Unfortunately the Lieberal media won’t tell you that since they want the Communist News Network (CNN) to rule the world.
Posted by: bamahater | August 30, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm
And if you are going to keep bringing up Cindy’s family… lets discuss Obama’s family… his father left his mother and Obama has half brothers and sisters that he doesn’t talk to? Double standard doesn’t work in the general election folks…… Lets stick to the issues… and bring on the townhall meetings without scipts or fancy lights..
Posted by: justavoteronissues | August 30, 2008, 9:32 pm 9:32 pm
What a bunch of hypocrites are Obama and his supporters. They keep complaining that McCain doesn’t know about the lives of middle-class Americans, yet nothing is said about George Obama living in a tin shack in Kenya. Obama runs his lying mouth quite a lot but doesn’t give a damn about his own brother.
Obama is an arrogant fraud, plain and simple. He will do or say anything to get elected and implement his socialist policies.
He came up through the chicago political machine, the sleaziest organization in the country. He’s indebted to a racist hate-monger (Wright), an unrepentant terrorist (Ayers), a convicted crook (Rezko) and a whole host of other low-lifes.
It’s truly amazing how little some people know about this empty suit of a candidate, yet insist on supporting him.
The ignorance……..
Posted by: nonmilagno | August 30, 2008, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm
You liberal Democrats can’t get it through your thick skulls that under your leadership America will catch up with Great Britain and Canada…both of whom took governmental control by nationalizing health, etc., and are, as you read these words swinging back the other way toward democracy and privitization. So, you use the Scandanavian model then, huh? Check it out, dummy, for every working person in Scandanavia pays 77% of their income in taxes to the government so the government can take care of them…according to the level the government decides it will take care of its people.
Another way for your libs to calculate things: By all reported sources I can find by 2042 Hispanics will have overtaken all other races in this country and we all know what their roots are like under Mexican rule for the last 100 years. You’re going to be subsidizing a whole bunch of “new” Americans, pal.
Posted by: Dr. Scott | August 30, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
You liberal Democrats can’t get it through your thick skulls that under your leadership America will catch up with Great Britain and Canada…both of whom took governmental control by nationalizing health, etc., and are, as you read these words swinging back the other way toward democracy and privitization. So, you use the Scandanavian model then, huh? Check it out, dummy, for every working person in Scandanavia pays 77% of their income in taxes to the government so the government can take care of them…according to the level the government decides it will take care of its people.
Another way for your libs to calculate things: By all reported sources I can find by 2042 Hispanics will have overtaken all other races in this country and we all know what their roots are like under Mexican rule for the last 100 years. You’re going to be subsidizing a whole bunch of “new” Americans, pal.
Posted by: Dr. Scott | August 30, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
Pray tell what should we do, Mz McCain is offended? Reminiscent of a line that could have been in the script of “Gone With the Wind”
“Oh, John, they are making fun of us and all of MY houses, what should we do?” (spoken with a back of the right hand over the forehead)
American there is a difference in the American Horatio Alger story and the cat who dumped a poor wife to marry a socialite in order to propel himself into the national spotlight.
Posted by: clarity | August 30, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
Success to Hussein is another government program.
The fact that Cindy’s family turned $10 grand into a family fortune to Hussein means they took GUNS and robbed their customers a gun point. The very idea of WEALTH creation to Hussein is something they didn’t teach at that bastion of higher learning Harvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrd University or little Moscow on the Charles!!!! At Harvvvvvvvvvvvvrd they don’t mind if they become wealthy, they just resent others having the privilege. No wonder Gates got the H@ll out of there quick.
I’m an independent but i would like the opportunity to FAIL, which means i would also like to succeed, which means i want nothing to do with Hussein!!
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
Success to Hussein is another government program.
The fact that Cindy’s family turned $10 grand into a family fortune to Hussein means they took GUNS and robbed their customers a gun point. The very idea of WEALTH creation to Hussein is something they didn’t teach at that bastion of higher learning Harvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrd University or little Moscow on the Charles!!!! At Harvvvvvvvvvvvvrd they don’t mind if they become wealthy, they just resent others having the privilege. No wonder Gates got the H@ll out of there quick.
I’m an independent but i would like the opportunity to FAIL, which means i would also like to succeed, which means i want nothing to do with Hussein!!
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 9:35 pm 9:35 pm
I was a lifelong democrat and I cannot stand Obama’s and Biden’s lies!!!
Poor Obama. He cannot step in it any more than he has recently. He accuses Palin of having no experience or record. He should look in a mirror to not just admire his saintly glow but see his total lack of experience.
Sarah Palin HAS MORE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE THAN Obama and Biden combined..
McCain/Palin 2008.
Posted by: dano | August 30, 2008, 9:36 pm 9:36 pm
some republicans actually want someone who makes good decisions, who is not trying to distact everyone with gimmicks- republican or democrat
Posted by: evan | August 30, 2008, 9:36 pm 9:36 pm
Palin’s baby s not even her’s its her daughters, the story sounded a little funny back home in 3 days water broke and you few all the way from Texas to Alaska.. righttt.. Look at the pictures if you don’t believe it
http://www.mediatakeout.com/2008/26264-stunning_rumor_mccains_vp_choice_may_have_hid_daughters_pregnancy__claimed_the_baby_as_her_own_.html
Posted by: Real republican | August 30, 2008, 9:36 pm 9:36 pm
You got to be kidding me. Cindy calls Michelle unpatriotic as a cynical political ploy. Now she has this mock outrage because Obama comments that McCain does not even know how many houses he owns. She is a piece of work like her husband.
Posted by: KQuark | August 30, 2008, 9:37 pm 9:37 pm
One thing about the houses that the McCains is that they are used by older aunts and other relatives. Obama has a brother in Africa that lives on a dollar a month. Obama doesn’t seem to be too concerned about his brother. That’s why I laughted when Obama said he was his brother’s keeper. With brothers like Obama a person needs to have a lot of other friends. Makes you sort of wonder about how serious all his other promises are. If you won’t even take of faamily I believe the answer to that is obvious.
Posted by: G Man | August 30, 2008, 9:38 pm 9:38 pm
Get over yourself Cindy McCain.. Your husband is and always has been out of touch with the American people.. A few months on the campaign trail won’t help.. The truth hurts don’t it!
Posted by: Voter | August 30, 2008, 9:38 pm 9:38 pm
So your ticket is,
A guy that cheated on his wife numerous times and a wife that was addicted to drugs and stole them from her own charity.
A woman caught in an ethics scandal begun last month married to a world champion “snow machinist”.
Good luck with that.
Posted by: Lookatthebigpicture | August 30, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm
this is the crowd you attract now ABC-congratulations
Posted by: evan | August 30, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm
Meg
I can never be guilted into voting for a person just because they are black. When I was much younger I voted for a black man named Bill Clinton and I will never make that mistake again.
This entire election has been made a RACE ISSUE BY THE DEMOCRATS FOR PUTTING FORTH AN UNQUALIFIED PERSON BASED SOLEY ON HIS SKIN COLOR.
Posted by: tim | August 30, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm
Out of touch with real American lives? Obama lives in a multi-million dollar home which he acquired under some pretty shady circumstances. How many Americans can relate to that?? With no experience (140 days in Federal elected office) and a radical redistribution of wealth plan for America, he should be cautious not to over play his hand.
Every time he opens his mouth he proves he knows nothing about how the economy works and even less about international affairs. Oh wait, I forgot he did major in international affairs in college so he is qualified to be President.
Everywhere the redistribution of wealth, national healthcare, taxing small businesses has been tried it has failed. It does nothing for the economy. We can’t, however, expect a community organizer to understand that.
HOPE IS NOT A PLAN. HOPE DOESN’T QUALIFY YOU TO BE PRESIDENT.
Posted by: hope is not a plan | August 30, 2008, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm
Out of touch with real American lives? Obama lives in a multi-million dollar home which he acquired under some pretty shady circumstances. How many Americans can relate to that?? With no experience (140 days in Federal elected office) and a radical redistribution of wealth plan for America, he should be cautious not to over play his hand.
Every time he opens his mouth he proves he knows nothing about how the economy works and even less about international affairs. Oh wait, I forgot he did major in international affairs in college so he is qualified to be President.
Everywhere the redistribution of wealth, national healthcare, taxing small businesses has been tried it has failed. It does nothing for the economy. We can’t, however, expect a community organizer to understand that.
HOPE IS NOT A PLAN. HOPE DOESN’T QUALIFY YOU TO BE PRESIDENT.
Posted by: hope is not a plan | August 30, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
Geez, how funny it is to listen to the Dems put down John and Cindy McCain because Cindy has inherited some money and handles it successfully. Can anyone say “John and Theresa Kerry”? At least Cindy got her money from her parents, not from a deceased REPUBLICAN
hubby!! I’m sure he turned over in his grave a few times 4 years ago. Get over it people.
Posted by: Susan | August 30, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
If Obama really wanted to help poor black people he should have started with his poor brother in kenya. Maby he should sell his million dollar home and live in a trailer house and lift his own family out of poverty. that would be a good start.
Posted by: dgf | August 30, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
Somebody might want to remind Mrs. McCain that Obama’s comments were about Candidate McCain, not her parents.
Posted by: abarrett | August 30, 2008, 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
Maybe Princess Cindy should use some of her inherited beer wealth to buy THICKER SKIN!
Posted by: GCE65 | August 30, 2008, 9:41 pm 9:41 pm
How many homes does Barry’s brother who lives on a dollar a month own?
Posted by: deegeejay | August 30, 2008, 9:42 pm 9:42 pm
I would like to know how it became so bad to have nice things, If you think that a man with a million dollar home is bad then I guess you cant vote for either person because they BOTH are RICH!! they both make money so were all the other canidates.. thats how you get to run for office, with money. If you think that taxing the rich are how you make your money you are mistaken, if you bite the hand that feeds you then you will not get fed, tax the rich and they will bring it back to poor with interest, The USA didnt become the USA because they were bored its because of OVER Taxation, almost like we are now, Obama wants to raise taxes to take care of those who choose not to work, give health care to people who havent earned it, you have basic rights in America, free health care is not one of them, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR, WHEN YOU GET IT YOU MAY JUST REGRET IT… OBAMA LOVERS SHOULD READ THE FINE PRINT AND NOT JUST LISTEN TO THE PRETTY WORDS, HITLER WAS A GREAT SPEAKER TOO, LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
Posted by: OIF Combat Vet | August 30, 2008, 9:42 pm 9:42 pm
I would like to know how it became so bad to have nice things, If you think that a man with a million dollar home is bad then I guess you cant vote for either person because they BOTH are RICH!! they both make money so were all the other canidates.. thats how you get to run for office, with money. If you think that taxing the rich are how you make your money you are mistaken, if you bite the hand that feeds you then you will not get fed, tax the rich and they will bring it back to poor with interest, The USA didnt become the USA because they were bored its because of OVER Taxation, almost like we are now, Obama wants to raise taxes to take care of those who choose not to work, give health care to people who havent earned it, you have basic rights in America, free health care is not one of them, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR, WHEN YOU GET IT YOU MAY JUST REGRET IT… OBAMA LOVERS SHOULD READ THE FINE PRINT AND NOT JUST LISTEN TO THE PRETTY WORDS, HITLER WAS A GREAT SPEAKER TOO, LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
Posted by: OIF Combat Vet | August 30, 2008, 9:43 pm 9:43 pm
Brian,
I guess “what color is the Kool Aid” is supposed to be a racial comment. So I will ask you… How tiny is your d..k?
Posted by: Shelly | August 30, 2008, 9:43 pm 9:43 pm
Think it may be possible to make a point without the name calling. Personal attacks only make the person writing them look ignorant. I say the McCain’s are trying to spin the problem and it is not going to work. The media needs to make sure they do not get away with their spin. IT IS NOT THEIR WEALTH THAT WAS BEING ATTACKED, IT WAS THE FACT THAT HE WAS NOT AWARE OF HOW MUCH HE HAD AND AT THE SAME TIME IS SAYING THE ECONOMY IS GOOD, AND YET MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ARE IN FORECLOSURE. That shows he may not be the person to fix the problem.
Posted by: Jose V. Lopez | August 30, 2008, 9:43 pm 9:43 pm
Get over yourself Cindy McCain.. Your husband has never been in touch with everyday Americans now or ever.. A few months on the campaign trail won’t help.. Truth hurts don’t it!
Posted by: Voter | August 30, 2008, 9:44 pm 9:44 pm
LETS TALK ABOUT MICHELLE OBAMA…………………………………………………………………………NEVER MIND, SHE ISN’T WORTH THE TIME TO COMMENT ON.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 9:44 pm 9:44 pm
Cindy McCain is a recovering drug addict who started a charity – to get life saving medication for the poor in third world countries. But what did she do? She had doctors who worked for the charity write fake prescriptions for her. The doctors got their licenses taken away, while Cindy got a slap on the wrist. She lied and said she went to rehab, but she didn’t go.
I bet she is proud of her country. It’s the only country on earth where she could get away with such a crime because of white priviledge!
Posted by: Deena Rockefeller | August 30, 2008, 9:45 pm 9:45 pm
rascalofearth: The problem with your race is how easily the word “slut” rolls out when referring to women (Hillary). You are low class.
Posted by: Beaches | August 30, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm
…and Cindy McCain is some kind of freakin’ role model? She breaks the law constantly. How many times has she been to drug clinics with having taken too many ill gotten pills. She needs intervention more than most. Hypocrites sure suck! …and Cindy ,you’re one of the best.
Posted by: Larry Kellogg | August 30, 2008, 9:47 pm 9:47 pm
I agree that the issue is not wealth, even if McCain married into it and Cindy inherited it. The issue is that McCain and GOP policies have moved millions of Americans into poverty while enriching an already rich upper class. Not knowing that only shows John AND cindy to be completely out of touch with common Americans.
Posted by: Cam | August 30, 2008, 9:49 pm 9:49 pm
Obama pretty much wants this mation to stop being capitalists and turn to socialists…why would I ever want my tax doallars going to someone that doesnt even work for a living. I dont believe in Obama’s dream. I am a middle class amercian struggling every month to pay my mortgage…. The last thing i want is some liberal democrat getting in office and raising my taxes for national healthcare or some other form of income redistribution. i EARN MY MONEY AND i WANT TO KEEP IT! I DONT CARE ABOUT A WELFARE MOM.I DONT CARE ABOUT HIS AMERCICAN DREAM SCREW HIM!
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 9:50 pm 9:50 pm
cindy is a liar (SHE IS NOT THE ONLY CHILD AS SHE PROCLAIMED)committed adultery with mccain a thief(STOLE MEDICINE FROM A CLINIC)AND DEPRIVED HER HALF SISTER FROM THEIR FATHER FORTUNE
Posted by: SAM | August 30, 2008, 9:50 pm 9:50 pm
I suspect none of the rabid Dems will find anything wrong with this comment by one of their congressmen or the past head of the DNC, But I sure do. Thinking Gustav is funny hitting NO during the GOP convention speaks volumes about just how much they really care about the little people!
Read it yourself. The writer has it on video:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/absentee/2008/aug/30/fowler-fouls-hurricane-is-gods-favor-to-dem/
Posted by: Bill Key West | August 30, 2008, 9:50 pm 9:50 pm
McCain does not get it because he is out of touch that is painfully obvious to most Americans. Trolls are hanging on to hate in a last ditch effort to maintain the status quo of more tax cuts for the rich and shite for everyone else. When Obama said the word ENOUGH! after the litany of charges he raised against the right wing policies of Bush – Cheney and now McCain. Millions and millions of Americans had a wonderful moment of catharsis. Because this time we are taking the country back from the incompetent warmongering Constitution breaking corrupt thieves int he white house.
Posted by: KQuark | August 30, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm
Grats Obama, on sinking right to the cheap, two-bit, no-substance politics you promised us you’d refuse.
Not even in office yet, and already breaking promises. Not a good sign!
Posted by: Larry | August 30, 2008, 9:52 pm 9:52 pm
Who cares how many houses he has. He worked for it. He has achieved the aerican dream!
McCains Sedona area home is the size of ted Kennedys dog house.
He could fit all six of his homes in the kennedy boat house.
The kennedys made their fortune from liquor distribution too. However during prohibition illegally, by racketering.
There are so many houses on the kennedy compoud it should be it’s own state. It is so big it is declared a no fly zone.
How many houses does John Kerry have? He is worth ten times the McCains.
You think these guys are in touch with the average joe or Barak?
Posted by: RG | August 30, 2008, 9:52 pm 9:52 pm
I guess these commenters can be divided into two groups: people who get a payroll check and the people who can live off investment income. Are we to believe that the investment income people are better people than the payroll people? Warren Buffet doesn’t think so. What’s wrong with taxing at the same rates across the board? I guess that would be too fair and that is what the Reps are yelling about.
Posted by: Sparkism | August 30, 2008, 9:53 pm 9:53 pm
Hey Real republican, I had a friend in 1986 when My wife and I were taking Bradley method childbirth classes; and, she had her water break 1.5 weeks before she gave birth. She was visiting family in Tennessee, got on a flight back home and spent the next week drinking water and occasionally salt water to keep herself hydrated until her son was ready to birth. You really need to do some mental Kegels so you don’t spout so easily.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 9:53 pm 9:53 pm
I want to know who many people do Cindy and McCain employed? And, how many people do Michele and Obama employed?
Posted by: willie | August 30, 2008, 9:54 pm 9:54 pm
Cindy, Obama’s acceptance speech did not even mention your name nor your Dad; and I am surprised you are petitioning for pity. We all know you are very wealthy and not suprised of how much house you may have. You are not also running, but your husband is. Just grow up and stop complaining to Stephan.
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 9:55 pm 9:55 pm
Go away Cindy, and take your fake outrage with you! Don’t you have a trip to the Republic of Georgia to be making with Cheney?
And don’t get any bad press for any of this or John may put your other arm in a cast and call you a trollop and a “c-u-next-tuesday” again.
Posted by: Karl | August 30, 2008, 9:56 pm 9:56 pm
This is all over for John McCain
Polls: Voters Doubt Palin’s Qualifications While Obama Expands Lead
Read full article at
http://art-of-politics.blogspot.com
Posted by: John | August 30, 2008, 9:56 pm 9:56 pm
rascal
I just can’t imagine healthcare being any better under uncle sam. I’m all for a hybrid approach, but what about capping the ambulance chasers? I know John Edwards is hurting for cash, but maybe we could cap the lawsuits?
Posted by: Indy | August 30, 2008, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm
Posted by: lisa | Aug 30, 2008 2:39:23 PM
“I guess General George Washington the founder of the country was an expert of Economics” – putred
Actually, putred, Washington WAS an expert “of economics” (nice grammar by the way). He ran a huge family estate in Virginia from when he was a young man and was actually one of the wealthiest people in the United States. Your comment only shows how ignorant republicans are of this country’s history.
Slaves were a wonderful thing weren’t they Lisa, you dumb bitch.
Posted by: buxbud2 | August 30, 2008, 9:58 pm 9:58 pm
The real question is: Does Senator McCain or Mrs. McCain have a brother living in hut, while they live in a million dollar house?
Posted by: Tom Hagen | August 30, 2008, 9:58 pm 9:58 pm
“Waaaaaaaa! Obama said I was rich….and I am!
And he said John was out of touch…and he is!”
Grow up, Princess!
Posted by: Cindy R | August 30, 2008, 9:58 pm 9:58 pm
Interesting the quality of human beings ABC NEWS now attracts. Lovely use of the English Language… and the usual belittling of someone because they worked hard and benefited from that hard work has become common place among ABC NEWS BLOGS. Clearly, the intelligent crowd has gone to FOX NEWS to chat. You are hardpressed to find such vulgar, mindless, unintelligible, uninformative there as you do here. Perhaps ABC NEWS needs to do a special on ABC FANS with ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUES.
Posted by: Soldiers_Wife | August 30, 2008, 10:00 pm 10:00 pm
When the democrats appear to be in trouble, count on them to play the “Class Warfare” card!! They are all looking for something for nothing. That’s why Obama wants a redistributionof wealth. Cindy McCain’s parents were not wealthy people but believed in hard work. It will usually pay off. Problem is, today’s younger generation does not really know what hard work is!
Posted by: Maggie | August 30, 2008, 10:01 pm 10:01 pm
Gee, I’ve been offended by pretty much everything McCain’s party has done to this country over the past 40 years.
Posted by: Voltaire | August 30, 2008, 10:01 pm 10:01 pm
If the economy is so bad under the Bush administration, how did the Obamas make over $4 million last year and how can they afford a $1.65 million house? They could have bought ten $100,000 houses which is more than most people can afford.
Posted by: russ | August 30, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm
Let’s be realistic. How many people do you know who have foreclosed on their homes. It’s more media hype than reality.
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm
Its amazing how ignorant Americans can be. They complain about socialized medicine but yet they gladly look forward to living off of SOCIAL security and government supplied health benefits called medicare. 100% of your convicts in prison and 100% of your hundreds of thousands of military servicemen and woman get socialized medicine that is paid for by the tax payers. Let the people of this country get the SAME health insurance as every US senator gets. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. Dont be a victim of propaganda as spewed forth by the F-word News network.
Posted by: David Irving | August 30, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm
I hope Obama gets Systic Fibrosis, Macular Degeneration,and Herpes
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 10:02 pm 10:02 pm
Having faults, and doing things that we wish we would have not done is normal. Owning up to your faults, and telling the truth is what is really important folks. John McCain has been honest about his life,and hus service to hiis country. Can Barack Obama say the same? Obama would much rather play the race card.
Posted by: Catherine M | August 30, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm
You can tell by the length and depth into ad-hominum of this string that the Democrats are running scared. They’ve never had to deal with a real woman or, for that matter, a real man recently.
Go Cindy!
Right on SarahCUda!
Meanwhile BHO cowers behind the MSM blanketing of the Ayers/Annenberg/Rezko self-dealing corruption scandal cover-up. Not for long: He and His wife’s actions will be revealed by the New Media first, then in the debates in MSM… just in time to collapse in disgrace before new tears the left has just finished producing for His assendence.
Posted by: Richard John Stacy | August 30, 2008, 10:03 pm 10:03 pm
Alcohol is a drug. McCain’s fortune comes from selling this drug. Lives are ruined by alcohol. Cindy is as out of touch with reality as McCain is. Theyt care about no one but themselves.
Posted by: HandyMan | August 30, 2008, 10:04 pm 10:04 pm
Where were all the left-wing commentators making McCain’s houses an issue when John Kerry was running for President? Or when Ted Kennedy kept winning re-elections? Does Ted Kennedy, with his $400 million trust fund (most of which he keeps off shore to avoid taxes), really understand the middle class? The hypocrisy is mind-boggling.
And in any case, McCain was asked how many homes he and his wife had. He and his wife have a pre-nup, and some of her wealth is in trusts which invest in properties. He simply didn’t want to mistate the number properties so he said he would have someone on his staff get back to the reporter. Big deal.
Does Obama really understand middle America? He made $4 million last year. And with the help of a convicted felon, he took advantage of a sweetheart deal to buy his very expensive home.
People: Try not to see only what you want to see.
Posted by: RCT930 | August 30, 2008, 10:04 pm 10:04 pm
Regarding personal economics, there are two types of people. Doers who live and work for the “American Dream” and those who think the only way they can “get ahead” is to elect a President that will somehow do it all for them. To hear the Obama commercials is a sad thing… It is either an attack on successful people or it so pathetically sounds like a message like: “You are hopelesss and only Obama can save you”. What a miserable attitude to live under.
Posted by: MrC | August 30, 2008, 10:05 pm 10:05 pm
I wish Cindy would use some of her millions (that she ripped off from her siblings) to hire better plastic surgeons. Her face looks like a freakshow.
Posted by: allison | August 30, 2008, 10:06 pm 10:06 pm
I’m offended that people like McCain think government should only serve the filthy rich!
Posted by: Thomas Mc | August 30, 2008, 10:06 pm 10:06 pm
At least McCain didn’t come by any his 7 houses or whatever by exchanging political favors to convicted influence peddler Tony Rezco for a “sweetheart” property deal. BO is a fraud of the first magnitude. The naivete of Obama supporters makes me want to get sick. WAKE UP!
Posted by: Easy Ed | August 30, 2008, 10:07 pm 10:07 pm
At least McCain didn’t come by any his 7 houses or whatever by exchanging political favors to convicted influence peddler Tony Rezco for a “sweetheart” property deal. BO is a fraud of the first magnitude. The naivete of Obama supporters makes me want to get sick. WAKE UP!
Posted by: Easy Ed | August 30, 2008, 10:07 pm 10:07 pm
All this blogging and up and forth.
Hey, 28% hillary supporters and Puma, our venting here is a waste of time if we do not help MCCAIn win in November.
Win when it matters … in the voting booth in November.
I cannot imagine this country run by a KNOW NOTHING ObAMA and a DO NOTHING Congress.
This country is hypnotized by Obama … all that glamour, fireworks, the stage etc last Thursday was just an OVERPLAY … being exuberant over what or over who? Someone who has really done NOTHING to warrant all that attention … All Obama has is a big mouth and he is out there saying things to make everyone feel so wonderful.
At the end of the day, we return to our same old house, sleep on the same old bed, have the same old salary, drive the same old car and do the same old thing and NOTHING will have change. And if Obama wins, the only change goes to the Obamas … they get to move in the White house with all its perks, fly Air Force One and the list goes on …
Change it seems … And on the night of the Acceptance speech, he did not mention Martin Luther King … Shows that when Obama goes on stage, all he cares and thinks about is OBAMA, THE MESSIAH … and all those stupid adoring 70,000 gathered there excited over what? Over what are they so exuberant …? This man has DONE nothing … and we should be worrying about what the hell he WOULD BE doing if he is president …
I can bet you … Rev. Wright will be back in his life once he gets into the OVal office … Anyone want to bet on this … ?
Obama is the BIGGEST POLITICAL FRAUD TO DESCEND UPON AMERICAN POLITICS …
Tired of all this back and forth … let us just do what we HAVE TO DO IN NOVEMBER … HELP MCCAIN WIN …
I do that in my office everyday … but everyone I have talked to in the office are just like me … they will NEVER VOTE OBAMA either ..
I think hard working Americans understand he is just hype …
Posted by: GoBackToIllinois | August 30, 2008, 10:07 pm 10:07 pm
To anyone thinking that the mccains are living the american dream, look at it from THIS perspective:
John McCain, comes from a family of military privilege, but decides to squander his military education, landing nearly last in his class. He goes to war, becomes a POW and survives, to a hero’s welcome when he returns. He starts moving up in political circles and cheats on with multiple girlfriends (almost immediately after coming back), then divorces his now disfigured ex-model wife in 1980 and one month later marries cindy mccain, who was a multimillionaire with great political connections himself. Gets tired of his older crippled wife and marries himself to cindy, 18 years his junior, along with the political connections and financial backing to get him into congress. AND while youre at it google “McCain Keating 5″ and read about how he was involved in the Savings & Loan scandals of the 80′s.
Cindy, again, INHERITED her fathers money and company. Even those in her company say she is an absentee owner and does not work at all. She DID NOT work for her riches, they were GIVEN to her. On top of that she was caught by the DEA for pilfering pain meds to feed her addiction from her non profit organization that sends medical supplies to third world countries.
While i have NOTHING against giving your children your wealth, saying that because cindy and john mccain have wealth, that means they are living the american dream is insulting, unless you think being handed every dollar you have and using connections and celebrity-ism (after he came back from vietnam he WAS a celebrity) to get to the top is the ideal American Dream, then i dont know what America youre referring to, cuz its not the one i know.
Posted by: graham | August 30, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm
I guess is only smear if it can be proved, it is against Obama or the Democrats, and it makes sense. When Obama smears others, the media, and those with blindfalls cheer.
Posted by: Joe | August 30, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm
Democrats defended John Kerry’s marriage to a multimillionaire but attack John McCain’s marriage to a multimillionaire. They attacked Dan Quayle and GWB for serving in the National Guard rather than active duty but defended Bill Clinton for burning his draft card and overlook Obama’s and Biden’s lack of service.
Why do the Democrats hold others to a higher standard than they hold themselves? Maybe they know their people just don’t measure up.
Posted by: Oonogil | August 30, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm
She has misplaced priorities. If I were Cindy, I would be more offended that my husband called me a c***.
Posted by: Liz | August 30, 2008, 10:08 pm 10:08 pm
I could guess that none of the McCain supporters blogging here are part of the two percent of the wealthy that he votes for the tax breaks for yet you support him like a cult. Barack might be well off, but at least he is fighting for the average man. (Not just the black man). I guess by saying that Obama is only running to help black people you are saying all these years that we have had white presidents they only were there to support only white people, wealthy, middle class and trailor trash.
This election is not about race and the only time it is is when white people bring it up. We have had ALL WHITE presidents and let me tell you the one we have now is the worst we ever had, I suppose you all blogged in his favor too in 2000 and 2004, (you people don’t get anymore picks for a long time) IF Obama got the nomination because he was black, did Bush get the nomination because he got C’s and D’s in college?, or because of his daddy?
While you are worring about taking money from you to give to the “blacks” for welfare, how to you propose we pay for this war???? That is wayyyy more money, forgot about that?
I have had enough of playing with you trailor trash repubs.. Good Night !!! Tomorrow I will blog on another cite with intelligent repubs over the actual issues.
Posted by: Shelly | August 30, 2008, 10:11 pm 10:11 pm
one doesn’t have to look any further than this comment board to see the insane jealousy and hatred the dems harbor against anyone who is successful.
for them, life is all about being a victim and waiting for the government to come to save them. ignore the whining and nastiness, cindy. your father worked hard to give you a better life. i’m working to do the same for my children. my hope is that they will grow up to be as kind and generous as you.
Posted by: el polacko | August 30, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm
This whole thread lays bare the differences between Democrats and Republicans.
Obama tries to disguise this Chicken S**T issue of how much more one man has over another by saying he doesn’t know how many houses he owns. Dear God call to order the “Legions of Whiners” ….. “That just isn’t fair! He has more than me”! ….This gets right to the core values of the Democratic Party. Instead of being grateful for the fortunes and accomplishments of others, the democrats would rather sit around a whine instead of picking up their bootstraps and going after that dream. This is America …. Remember!
And in case you weren’t aware, When Cindy built those 7 houses she put to work thousands of people, bought hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of materials that thousands of grateful people worked to produce. She paid sales taxes on all of it. And at the end of the working day some of those same people that worked on her properties went home and drank a Beer that she put out there for them to buy that was delivered by truck driver that drove trucks that factories built by businesses that paid taxes……………. Get it? It’s not all that difficult!
Now she pays property taxes on all of those houses and those taxes pay for the schools that American Kids attend. ….
This is just terrible! Crush those rich people! Who needs em! ……. Duhhh …..errr …. you do! …..If the Democratic attitude were to take over in our country we’d be in huge Doo Doo…….why? ……..Because there wouldn’t be anyone left to suck dry.
Posted by: Ironhornet | August 30, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm
WHAT A BOUNCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ZOGBY!!!!!!
McCain 47%
Aunt Jamaimas kid 45%
Posted by: TIM | August 30, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm
Cut out the garbage about Cindy McCain.
She didn’t benefit from earmarks gleaned by her hubby for her boss which increased her salary hundreds of thousands of dollars a year…. from taxpayers money
Cindy’s church didn’t receive $15,000,000 in earmarks which went to pay off Jeremiah Wright’s retirement bonus and mini-million dollar retirement home!
Cindy has instead G I V E N of herself and her money….. to many children’s causes both here and overseas.
Do not sound like a bunch of jealous motormouths by putting her down for living the dream of becoming a nulti-million dollar heiress.
At least you KNOW that John McCain will never have to borrow money from peter
And Cindy NEVER has an unkind word for anyone…. so COOL IT!
Posted by: america*centric | August 30, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm
People need to do their homework. Doesn’t Arugula from New York know that JFK was funded by his father who had bootlegged whiskey during Prohibition, eventually making a fortune? He was also pro-Hitler for a time.
Posted by: Rcan | August 30, 2008, 10:14 pm 10:14 pm
Cindy looks clued out and medicated all the time. McCain has all the symptons of early stages dementia.
Posted by: ali | August 30, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm
You can’t tell me the Clinton’s really support Obama. They’re great sales people, but not that good – I don’t buy it. Can’t wait for Bill to slip the knife to Nobama.
Posted by: Clinton | August 30, 2008, 10:18 pm 10:18 pm
Do we remember 4 years ago when John “Wealthy” Kerry and his rich, rich, rich wife T “Heinz” Kerry? How much money do they have? Or the whole cheaten Kennedy clan. Not to mention the Clintons. Wasn’t Hilary on the Board for Walmart. I’m sure they made some money off that company. I would say they have more many or just as much as the the McCains. So you poor miserable Liberals stop using something like this to bash this President hopeful, the Dems are just as wealthly and guilty of many things “like lying”.
Posted by: GetALife | August 30, 2008, 10:19 pm 10:19 pm
OBama has been endorsed and supported by the Kennedy family.
Do some research on their family fortune basis.
ALCOHOL
Posted by: MauiGirl | August 30, 2008, 10:20 pm 10:20 pm
“…when millions are struggling to stay in the only house they have …” I’m so tired of hearing about people who made stupid real estate decision and are now paying the price for it. Oh, and the best part of it is that I now get to help bail them out. Someone explain to Osama/Biden that bad things happen to people and it isn’t always the governments fault, nor is it the government’s responsibility to correct it. How about a return to personal responsibility. For you mindless liberals out there, that means when you buy more house than you can afford and you lose it, you are the idiot, not Bush.
Posted by: David | August 30, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm
I am truly stunned by the vitriol of the comments made by some of these posts. Why can’t we discuss our differences politely? This is what is wrong with politics today.
Sara Palin may have less experience than Barack Obama, but she is not running for President. I don’t see her selection as a play for Hillary’s supporters; they would never accept her conservative values.
She is a reformer who does not kowtow to the Republican party or Big Oil. McCain/Palin will restore our government to the people.
Posted by: Teri | August 30, 2008, 10:22 pm 10:22 pm
Just remember, every Marxist in history began their ascent through soaring rhetorical oratory and empty promises to the masses…every one!!!
Posted by: Uncle Sam | August 30, 2008, 10:23 pm 10:23 pm
I thought Laura Bush showed great class when she tried to bail out Barack’s wife after her “for the first time…” blunder, by saying “I’m sure she meant to say….” Class act, doesn’t get enough praise.
Hopefully the current cast can take notes: leave the wives & kids out of it.
Posted by: LauraFan | August 30, 2008, 10:23 pm 10:23 pm
In almost every instance the problems that exist in America have been created by the Democrat party. Just look at the real statistics that have resulted from the post-sixties welfare state. Forget the Obama rhetoric and look at the facts and think. Go read the government data published and discussed on a web page called citizen1776.org and you will change your party registration.
Posted by: Dr. Tom | August 30, 2008, 10:24 pm 10:24 pm
“I just have one question for the Obama supporters here. Why is your candidate not polling 15-20 points higher than McCain? McCain is nothing special, certainly not a Reagan or JFK. In this year where the vast majority of Americans are down on the Republican Party, any run of the mill Democrat should be leading McCain by 20 points in the polls. Instead, Obama is going in the other direction, I’ve seen a Gallup and Rasmussen poll in the past week that put McCain ahead! I think these polls say a LOT about Mr. Obama.”
No, this just shows how racist people still are. It’s really sad, Obama has so many more ideas than McCain does. I’ve heard nothing about the future of our country from McCain, he doesn’t even have e-mail or ever used the internet. How could we ever put someone like that in office??? The .us is already behind in technology compared to the rest of the world and we’ll take another step back if this dinosaur gets elected!
Obama/Biden
Posted by: Barb | August 30, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
“Behind every great fortune there is a great crime” – Balzac
tax evasion, perjury, extortion, consorting with criminals
Posted by: Dr, Longneck | August 30, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
Cindy McCain’s parents didn’t exactly have nothing if they could sell what they had to raise 10,000. 10,000 was a lot of money back then. I love how the incredibly wealthy describe their comfortably middle class history as though it were poverty. That’s the definition of out of touch, Cindy, in case you didn’t know.
Posted by: Kija | August 30, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
McCain voted against MLK Holiday for 16 years and you call Obama a half white half black man a racist.
What fools
Posted by: Adam | August 30, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
Remember the film Mr. Smith goes to Washington? I love that film.
Have you ever seen McCain speak without reading a piece of paper? Obama delivered his speech of 42 minutes in length and he looked at the prompter periodically.. But when McCain was announcing his VP decision, he had to keep looking down.
People are making a big fuss over Palin– as if she’s going to be the next president– when she hasn’t even become Vice President… and if there is sooo much emphasis on her becoming president if something happens to McCain– how is McCain more qualified than Obama who is younger and in better health?
Do we need a White House that is concentrating on whether McCain is going to die and if Palin is ready?
Seriously!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2008
Posted by: whatever yo | August 30, 2008, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
..i love america and americans ….no BS man ..but sometimes u confuse me ..your constitution is brillant in fact i think it should be the constitution of every country in the world. Your story is amazing as well .Everybody outside wants the American Dream. You have sold it to us in every song and movie u have created ..and the reason i like america so much is that u are the composite of every religion ,race, nationality, ethnic group in the world .. u are suppose to be the poster boys for democracy and freedom and for all of that i cant see why u all are arguing like this ..why does it have to be so divisive …why does it have to be about personality and race rather than issues? ..Is this suppose to be how a democracy operates ..if the people in the “land of the free and home of the brave” cant get it right..how u expect the rest of us to?
Posted by: jamaican girl | August 30, 2008, 10:26 pm 10:26 pm
Poor Cindy! She should cut down on the amphetamines.
Posted by: GRSMC | August 30, 2008, 10:26 pm 10:26 pm
..i love america and americans ….no BS man ..but sometimes u confuse me ..your constitution is brillant in fact i think it should be the constitution of every country in the world. Your story is amazing as well .Everybody outside wants the American Dream. You have sold it to us in every song and movie u have created ..and the reason i like america so much is that u are the composite of every religion ,race, nationality, ethnic group in the world .. u are suppose to be the poster boys for democracy and freedom and for all of that i cant see why u all are arguing like this ..why does it have to be so divisive …why does it have to be about personality and race rather than issues? ..Is this suppose to be how a democracy operates ..if the people in the “land of the free and home of the brave” cant get it right..how u expect the rest of us to?
Posted by: jamaican girl | August 30, 2008, 10:26 pm 10:26 pm
Is McCain not knowing how many houses he owns any different than not knowing you bought a house from a croak, and took special privileges to get the deal done!
personally, owning 7 houses, legally opposed to obtaining them through shakey means is just an example of the two-faced socialist supported by the socialist party (democrats). if you can’t come up with something other than the amount of home an individual owns, pathetic is a good term to define the party! The Dems are way out of touch!
Posted by: Ron T | August 30, 2008, 10:26 pm 10:26 pm
The democratic party not only bashes women and treats them like second class citizens, they also bash successful people and demand they redistribute their wealth. Only in America, successful people and women who are trying to break into a man’s world are publically ridiculed and it is perfectly accetable. Where did my grandfather’s democratic party go? The one that encouraged people to achieve their dreams and become successful instead of the current party that is set on making everyone become dependent upon the democratic party. If Obama get elected, we will become a socialist or communist country.
Posted by: Humble American | August 30, 2008, 10:27 pm 10:27 pm
Betcha Cindy McCain knows how many houses they own. Somebody should have asked her.
Posted by: mkorshak | August 30, 2008, 10:29 pm 10:29 pm
Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy.
Posted by: arugulaNewYork | Aug 30, 2008 2:37:41 PM
Remember the Kennedy’s you jacktard?
Posted by: roscopico | August 30, 2008, 10:29 pm 10:29 pm
The only probalem that King Obama has with Cindy Mccain is she has more brains and money than he does.He really would like her to share. The rev wrong taught him in sun school to hate rich white people. but dont worry Obama’s wife is sure to pass on the family values to his children.
Posted by: Ron | August 30, 2008, 10:30 pm 10:30 pm
For anyone considering voting for McCain or Obama, it’s first recommended to watch David Icke’s presentation “Big Brother, the Big Picture” on Google Video. The correct choice will then become clear.
Posted by: Derek | August 30, 2008, 10:30 pm 10:30 pm
This sounds just like Obama and Biden. Attach success. The money and the houses are the result of Cindy McCain’s wealth, not Senator McCain’s. Why should he try to keep up with her investments? She is good at investing what her parents left her. Again, what’s the point of attacking success. Only losers attack another’s success.
Posted by: KVR | August 30, 2008, 10:31 pm 10:31 pm
What a stupid interview. She’s his wife. Of course she is going to have a problem with it.
However I have sincere questions about her husbands competence to be president. I think it says something when a man has to ‘get back to you’ about how many houses he has or what car he drove last year.
I think his pick for VP raises more questions about his judgement and tendency to be reckles. I am concerned about his temper.
This interview was silly. Why did you do it? There was nothing suprising or unpredictablle about the answers.
Posted by: lb | August 30, 2008, 10:31 pm 10:31 pm
“I am truly stunned by the vitriol of the comments made by some of these posts. Why can’t we discuss our differences politely? This is what is wrong with politics today.
Sara Palin may have less experience than Barack Obama, but she is not running for President. I don’t see her selection as a play for Hillary’s supporters; they would never accept her conservative values.
She is a reformer who does not kowtow to the Republican party or Big Oil. McCain/Palin will restore our government to the people.”
You’re kidding right ??? There’s probably the highest chance ever that if McCain gets voted in that his V.P. will need to take over because he’s 72, 4 time cancer survivor and OLD. You better believe she’s also running for President! NO EXPERIENCE AT ALL! My city has more people than Alaska! My mayor has to do more than she’s ever had to do in Alaska because there is NOTHING go on there. WAKE UP!
Posted by: Barb | August 30, 2008, 10:31 pm 10:31 pm
You guys on both sides spew hate and ugly comments back and forth and are downright wicked then you talk about how the other side spews hate. A pathetic bunch you are. You haven’t a clue what the candidate that you are pulling for is really like. Only the people in their family and their very close circle of friends know them and who they really are. No matter who is elected the results are going to be about the same. Politicians at this level don’t even know how to tell the truth. They only say and react the way that their handlers and advisers tell them to. They will say and do anything that they feel they need to say or do to get your vote and your money. They have no true conviction. We have had some presidents who really sucked. Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon to name a couple. They were from opposing parties, screwed up and America recovered. Wake up Alice the executive and the legislative branches are every one corrupt.
Posted by: StarRider | August 30, 2008, 10:32 pm 10:32 pm
Well all of you need to calm down a bit, you insult the other party for saying something stupid, then you end your post by saying something just as stupid. Honestly people, if it wasnt an election year, you folks could be best friends. In fact, the statement that John McCain is out of touch is stupid, and Cindy McCain’s statement that she is offended by that is also stupid. It is a stupid political game. It’s such a shame that all politicians are…well, politicians.
Posted by: Michelle | August 30, 2008, 10:33 pm 10:33 pm
Two different ideologies being shown by the number of houses a person owns. One ideology, we live in America were we can improve our economic situation with the sky being the limit. The second ideology, we should not live in a place that allows one person to do so much better than another and the government should make sure that those who earn the most give to those who struggle. The problem is that the second ideology has been tried and the result was the people losing hope for working hard and an overpowering government. While the second ideology in theory sounds good, in real practice it has never been able to help the people as it promises. The Chicago housing projects, which Obama should be very familiar with, it a miniature experiment with this idea. One that failed miserably.
Posted by: karen | August 30, 2008, 10:33 pm 10:33 pm
lake hart… have you ever worked for a poor man? The american dream is we all get rich together.
Shrink the government, else there will be nothing left in four years for me to say “I told you so, jackass.”
Posted by: roscopico | August 30, 2008, 10:33 pm 10:33 pm
If you truly support truth and a hate-free America; an America like the one our Founding Fathers intended; you will never vote for a liberal again. You might not always vote for a conservative, but you’ll never vote for a liberal.
Posted by: T. A. More | August 30, 2008, 10:34 pm 10:34 pm
I’m so glad Obama’s on a downward trend in the polls. That guy is such an a-hole!
Posted by: Eric, HRC Voter | August 30, 2008, 10:34 pm 10:34 pm
Obama nailed it – McCain’s problem is much more fundamental than can be explained by an elitist “let them eat cake.” He simply does not have the heft or the desire to understand economic issues, much less their relationship to other issues the Iraq War, on the macro level. McCain has admitted this lack of understanding. So he passes it to Supply Siders such as Phil Gramm who talk a good fight.
On the micro level, I would be willing to bet this ex-military pilot son of an admiral whose wife handles the family finances has never even balanced a checkbook.
Finally, every time McCain’s wife whines or pops off, the Obama campaign should demand she fully release her tax returns. Hiding behind their method of filing (separately), she has released two pages of her 2006 return only while the Obamas have released their complete returns for 2000-2007.
The McCain campaign distorted information from Obama’s returns to paint him as elitist when in fact all eight years of his income put together was barely more than the one year the McCains selectively reported. Without the strong sales from Obama’s book in the last three years, their total income for the last eight years would have been about half of the McCain’s one year.
Posted by: rollotomasi | August 30, 2008, 10:35 pm 10:35 pm
can someone tell me what the word conservative mean? How can Cindy be proud of a beer company knowing all the devastating effects of alcohol in our societies. Is this the American dream when you claim conservative credentials while destroying the very fabric of the society you purport to respresent. Are republicans really conservative or they are just hate-mongers.
Posted by: Concerned | August 30, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm
When Cindy’s father started the company, he started with 15 employee and now the company has over 650 employees.
Posted by: willie | August 30, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm
BE PATRIOTIC AND VOTE TO SAVE OUR COUNTRY FROM THE DISASTEROUS POLITICS OF THE CURRENT REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION WHICH IS RESULTING IN A FALLING MIDDLE CLASS. THE RICH LIKE MCCAIN AND HIS SPOILED LITTLE WIFE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEMS OF THE MIDDLE CLASS EVEN ARE, NOR DO THEY CARE. THE ULTRA RICH ARE PULLING THEIR PUPPET STRINGS AND THEY ARE NOTHING BUT OIL COMPANY WHORES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. SAVE OUR COUNTRY AND VOTE THIS FAILED ADMINISTRATION OUT OF OFFICE. SEND CINDY MCCAIN BACK TO THE BEAUTY SHOP! KEEP THEM OUT OF THE WHITEHOUSE! IT IS THE ONLY HOPE THAT AMERICA HAS!! THIS ADMINISTRATION IS CORRUPT TO THE CORE!
Posted by: Katy | August 30, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm
“I’m so glad Obama’s on a downward trend in the polls. That guy is such an a-hole!”
ummmmmmm except he’s not. he just got a 9 point bounce.
Posted by: Barb | August 30, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm
McCain voted against the min wage…thats the best reason to vote for him! anyone who passed 8th grade math can understand that business will just raise prices to compensate giving you min wagers no more spending power. A min wage increase is nothing more than a tax increase for poor people and all you bleeding heart libs think your helping get a clue.
Posted by: Todd | August 30, 2008, 10:37 pm 10:37 pm
Funny how we all tought wanting the American dream, but when someone actually has it – all you Dems can do is sit around and blast people for it. You clearly are out of touch as to how hard they or their families had to work to get it. Don’t like your blue collar job? Then maybe you should have made better life choices. The real issue here is that you guys can’t stand success, and want to take it away from people who did the work to give it to people who didn’t.
For any of you who ‘actually’ believe Obama “gets” low/middle-America…keep dreaming. His grandparents sold their house and busted there butts to put him in a $10k/yr prep school (he thanked them by becoming a self-proclaimed racial victim drowning this hard life in drugs and socialist teachings). He then attended several costly universities, including Harvard Law. Now he enjoys a $1.6mill house himself. But you’re right. I’m sure he’s in touch with you.
Posted by: rayna | August 30, 2008, 10:38 pm 10:38 pm
Ron T,
you are truly not an American! If you do not know the number of houses you own, you definitely are not affected by bush’s politics. However, you must not own a home or only own one! The point being made by Barack is that only the rich are prospering during this time. It just so happens that the bushes are oil people. mccain wants to be the same. Do not hate Obama because he is a for change!!
Posted by: RIC | August 30, 2008, 10:40 pm 10:40 pm
For all those opposed to a Barack Presidency, please enjoy these last few months of being able to express your opinion openly. If Senator Obama is elected, the gates to the re-education camps will be open 01/20/09.
Posted by: Ron | August 30, 2008, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm
McCain – Palin Magic
the old white rabbit from the hat trick is boring Obama.
Pulling Sarah Palin from your hat is what the world needs.
Good on you McCain you did it again.
Posted by: A Gamble | August 30, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
Cindy,
I’m offended by your “Trust Fund Baby” status of vast, unearned wealth and undeserved privilege. I’m also offended by your husband, who seems to have a weird fixation on both Trophy Wives and Trophy female VP selections.
Neither McCain have ever earned their money the hard way. Mr. McCain married into money after cheating on his first wife and Cindy had it handed to her on a silver shovel. How appropriate these two are as poster people for today’s corrupt GOP!
Posted by: Jow Smith | August 30, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
Dennis
So, is there a correlation between the low standard of living in China and the Chinese government? Like the 1 child policy? Want it here? Government has a lot of money, but the people.. not so much. And what of human rights?
The audacity of saying that country is better than America.. sounds like something Barack might say.
Posted by: Rat | August 30, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
Bill said: “You know the right wing nazis are worried when they start pulling out the communist BS.” Ah, Bill, you need to get the facts, it is a common misconception that the “opposite” of communism if fascism. Both belong to socialism. Both are oppressive, both are based on dictatorships. You might way to say that it is the “free-market, small government” BS that opposes the commie pinkos of the world! That would be more accurate.
Posted by: Gina | August 30, 2008, 10:45 pm 10:45 pm
Anyone ever notice how Liberals always resort to name-calling and suffer from short-term memory loss as it relates to economic hardships and a Democrat administration?
Democrats harp on the same tune and then say that Republicans are against change. They facilitate those that don’t help themselves through their inane programs and only succeed in producing citizens who rely on their government to survive instead of responsible Americans (a generalization of a select group of people I know, but you don’t see Conservatives fostering programs like “affirmative (in)action.”)
Posted by: Brad | August 30, 2008, 10:48 pm 10:48 pm
I simply have one question for all the “government should take care of me” people…you know, those that want a redistribution of wealth…
Anyone ever take a job from a POOR person?????
Think about that for a moment.
Posted by: ken | August 30, 2008, 10:48 pm 10:48 pm
I simply have one question for all the “government should take care of me” people…you know, those that want a redistribution of wealth…
Anyone ever take a job from a POOR person?????
Think about that for a moment.
Posted by: ken | August 30, 2008, 10:48 pm 10:48 pm
We need to raise taxes to pay for the 2 wars that are going on.
Posted by: Dennis NJ | Aug 30, 2008 10:39:12 PM
The lion’s share of the fed budget is social entitlement programs, The war barely scratches the surface. Now you’d have us elect a filibuster-proof socialist. Dumbest thing I’ve heard all day.
Grow up hippie.
Posted by: roscopico | August 30, 2008, 10:49 pm 10:49 pm
Whenever I have an argument, I know I have won when the other person falls to name calling/cursing. I have heard Mrs. McCain called about everything under the sun here. John McCain is rich, it is a fact. Barack Obama is rich, also a fact.
My bottom line is this:
Do I want the government making decisions for me? As I am in a government job, the answer is a resounding NO!
Do I want wealth redistributed? If I did not earn it, I do not want it.
Do I want a secure USA? This would seem to be a no brainer. Of course.
I will not resort to name calling to get some one to see my way. This is childish and futile. People will believe as they wish. I make my decisions based on logic and common sense.
Posted by: Tom G | August 30, 2008, 10:51 pm 10:51 pm
The last report I heard is that the Obamas only contributed 4% to charity even after making millions on his book(s), whereas McCain donated over 25% to charity. You tell me who is out of touch.
Posted by: Geoff | August 30, 2008, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm
REGISTER TO VOTE!!!!!! Then all of this McCain BS will be over!!! You have to be crazy to think he honestly has a chance against Obama!!!! CHANGE IS COMING!!!!! All you non believers need to go purchase a copy of “Who Moved My Cheese”!!!!!!
Posted by: RIC | August 30, 2008, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm
Am I the only one here that wonders: Isn’t Palin kinda busy already? Palin has 5 kids and is ‘pro family’. But she is Governor and wants to run for VP? Umm… that’s a weird way to tend to the most important job in the world of being a mother. I understand having kids and needing to work to make ends meet. But this isn’t for food on the table. Is the husband Mr. Mom? I didn’t think he was but I’m sure someone will enlighten me if that’s the family situation.
Posted by: Jaybird | August 30, 2008, 10:52 pm 10:52 pm
Maybe the Obama campaign was just having some fun? Just like the McCain campaign was having fun with it’s celebrity ads?
Can’t Cindy take a joke? She’s married to the biggest jokester who just made us all laugh with his choice of VP!
Posted by: cincyr | August 30, 2008, 10:53 pm 10:53 pm
Obama lives in a million-dollar house. Would that make him more within the reach of ordinary people. I doubt.
Posted by: Julie | August 30, 2008, 10:54 pm 10:54 pm
Obama is offensive. He is offensive when he stands up on a televised speech and mouths off as “facts” items he KNOWS to be distorted and untrue. We know they are distorted and untrue. And thus he insults the intelligence of his audience. Mr. Obama, in case your constitutional-law trained brain hasn’t processed it, you are not running against George W. Bush. You are the Bush of this campaign. An extremist who will use a same-party congress to railroad through an extreme agenda.
Posted by: HawkTheSlayer | August 30, 2008, 10:54 pm 10:54 pm
I haven’t read all the comments, but — does Cindy still steal drugs from her charities?
Jus’ askin’!
Posted by: bpk | August 30, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm
In the words of the Late George Carlin: It’s called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it” The cabal in the white house now has always been out of touch with the people who do most of the working and dying in this country, and this just goes to show the if McCain were to get in we will have more of the same. Ralph Nader is a better choice than either as we need a consumer advocate, but unfortunately the corporations that run the country can’t permit that
Posted by: A.Kestrel | August 30, 2008, 10:57 pm 10:57 pm
Cindy McCains Accomplishments—
She graduated college as a Special Needs Teacher. Helped with her father’s business, eventually doubling sales. She is involved with clearing land mines around the world, traveling to these countries. She has one son in Iraq and another in the Navel Academy. She is involved in an organization that provides corrective surgery to children in foreign countries. She had a problem with medication for back pain and now talks openly about it. Everything I hear makes me very impressed by her and I think that she would make a wonderful role model as a first lady. I think she has loads of integrity. I also think she makes good choices, and when she chose to be with John, I don’t think she had an inkling of where he would be today. I say she is a great American and I am not jealous of her financial status -she’s earned it.
Posted by: Barbara Meteer | August 30, 2008, 10:57 pm 10:57 pm
Cindy McCains Accomplishments—
She graduated college as a Special Needs Teacher. Helped with her father’s business, eventually doubling sales. She is involved with clearing land mines around the world, traveling to these countries. She has one son in Iraq and another in the Navel Academy. She is involved in an organization that provides corrective surgery to children in foreign countries. She had a problem with medication for back pain and now talks openly about it. Everything I hear makes me very impressed by her and I think that she would make a wonderful role model as a first lady. I think she has loads of integrity. I also think she makes good choices, and when she chose to be with John, I don’t think she had an inkling of where he would be today. I say she is a great American and I am not jealous of her financial status -she’s earned it.
Posted by: Barbara Meteer | August 30, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm
This whole campaign is getting out of hand. Hope, Change, Unity? I think when it is all said and done it will be disastrous. It is going to be another very, very close race and there will be half of America very disappointed and doing everything in their power to make sure the new president fails. You think they are under scrutiny now 24/7, just wait….
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm
This whole campaign is getting out of hand. Hope, Change, Unity? I think when it is all said and done it will be disastrous. It is going to be another very, very close race and there will be half of America very disappointed and doing everything in their power to make sure the new president fails. You think they are under scrutiny now 24/7, just wait….
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm
ohhh my god , dont tell me she’s serious !!!
when they attacked obama and said he is an elitist was that fair ????? they tried to say that a guy raised by a single mom is arrogent plzzzz have some sence for god sake
Posted by: jack | August 30, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm
Get your heads out of your arse Obama supporters. Stop believing the hype and tuggin’ on those heart strings and realize that the virtue of selfishness is all that truly matters. Yeah Obama’s going to bail all of you weak minded, intellectually dishonest, bums out with free health care, free education, free this and free that, but that’s only skin deep ignorants (not really a word, but I love the sound of it). Just remember that not all men are created equal and just because you liberals didn’t get picked for kick ball in high school doesn’t mean that now that revenge truly is best served cold; you’ll only end up hurting yourselves and you know it. Let’s face it, when it comes down to your physical and mental weakness, you shouldn’t allow those misfortunes of your past to affect the majority of your future – and ours. Get a clue, get off the bandwagon and start thinking for yourselves. Don’t give me any of this “I’m so enlightened and you’re not” crap, because it’s the kind of sh*t that allows a stronger, more passionate individual to step up and take your place at the head of the table. So stand up for strength, intelligence and wisdom; stop shying away from it placating to those who are weaker than you. Heck, pick up a copy of Atlas Shrugged and read a real woman’s words for once.
Posted by: Incirlik | August 30, 2008, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
The only ones you see commiting battery on other points of view,are the liberal brown shirt,pro-commie democrats & their ignorant followers.Lap,lap,lap,you may get what you want some day & wish to God you hadn’t been so STUPID!
Posted by: DON | August 30, 2008, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
HEY ALL YOU REPUBLICANS WHO SPOUT FAMILY VALUES. WHERE WERE MCCAIN’S FAMILY VALUES WHEN HE DUMPED HIS FIRST WIFE TO GO F**K THE JUNKIE WHORE CINDY MCCAIN. THE TROLLOP WHO STOLE DRUGS FROM THE CHARITIES SHE PRESIDED OVER AND GOT THE OTHER PEOPLE IN TROUBLE FOR HER CRIMES.
Posted by: feminist50 | August 30, 2008, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
The New Message and Goal: CHANGE….!!!!
Be careful what you wish for….!!!
Posted by: Bill | August 30, 2008, 10:59 pm 10:59 pm
We are in this economic mess from greed, corruption, and the Democrats say “No” to everything energy policy. I am soooooooo sick of hearing the do nothing socialist Democrats blame everything on Bush. They must think the working class people are STUPID, and are meant to be manipulated with feel good promises. As an Independent I am disgusted with it, and how the liberal media has pandered to Obama. I need FRESH AIR….and so….I am voting Sarah Palin and John McCain 2008. Palin is the proven reformer and can shake the old boys club up.
Posted by: John, S. | August 30, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm
When I read the article I must have missed something; Cindy McCain isn’t complaining about being personally attacked, she’s complaining about John being called “out of touch”. Plus polling numbers concerning positive and negative campaigning show that McCain is the one viewed as campaigning too negatively. Before people start flaming me, poll numbers aren’t everything. If a canidate can’t win without constantly condemning their opponent than they shouldn’t be running. Politics are well known for being nasty; they shouldn’t be, but I guess that’s just the way it is. The people would have a much easier time choosing who to elect if canidates spent more time talking about what they were going to do, not slinging mud. Pretty much every McCain campaign commercial I’ve seen is negative; I might actually vote for him if he was telling us what he really intended to do as President. After reading many of the comments here I have no idea who I will vote for. My parent’s taught me to read everything and then make an educated choice. Politicians need to stop capitalizing on their opponent’s weaknesses. Families should be kept out of it (like that will happen), but Cindy McCain isn’t being attacked personally. Wouldn’t the Democrat’s throw her past drug problems in her face if they wanted to campaign badly?
Posted by: Laurel | August 30, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm
Cindy McCain is living the American Dream!?! Sounds to me like she’s living the life of inherited privilege and entitlement. The American Dream is not about living off of what you have not worked for. Let me guess Cindy, people are poor because they are lazy or because their parents were not as intelligent and morally superior as your father was? Give me a break. Cindy leaves the American Reality…the reality of most rich people living off living off of their inheritance and the labor of others.
Posted by: Stephen C. | August 30, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm
There is no future for liberalism in a post 911 world.
It is just too dangerous to live in a fantasy world called Camelot, led by ill qualified leftists, in America today.
Posted by: Patricia | August 30, 2008, 11:00 pm 11:00 pm
Cindy McCain needs to shut up. She wants to be the First Lady…give me a break. She’s had everything handed to her and now she’s whining about Obama wanting to raise what she pays BACK to the levels REAGAN had in place back in the 1980′s. Give me a break.
Poor Cindy, go cry in one of your 7 kitchen sinks. B**TCH
Posted by: Chris in Marietta | August 30, 2008, 11:01 pm 11:01 pm
I give up …democracy is not what its cracked up to be ..anyway …I hope hurricane Gustav doesnt hit new orleans or the gulf coast for that matter .It was tropical storm when it hit jamaica ..and was REALLY BAD….praying for all the people affected by hurricane katrina and just started picking up from that disaster..hope u never have to go thru that again …..JAH BLESS and ..ONE LOVE
Posted by: jamaican girl | August 30, 2008, 11:02 pm 11:02 pm
There is no future in liberalism in a post 911 world.
It is just too dangerous to live in a fantasy world called Camelot, led by ill qualified leftists, in America today.
Posted by: Patricia | August 30, 2008, 11:02 pm 11:02 pm
I give up …democracy is not what its cracked up to be ..anyway …I hope hurricane Gustav doesnt hit new orleans or the gulf coast for that matter .It was tropical storm when it hit jamaica ..and was REALLY BAD….praying for all the people affected by hurricane katrina and just started picking up from that disaster..hope u never have to go thru that again …..JAH BLESS and ..ONE LOVE
Posted by: jamaican girl | August 30, 2008, 11:03 pm 11:03 pm
Poor little bimbo Cindy. Someone hurt her feelings. Boohoo! Can someone please give me a bucket. Is this chick kidding me…what a tool. Her husband and his disgusting cronies mock, belittle and lie their way through an election because they don’t have a leg to stand on and yet she’s offended. GIVE ME A F…ING BREAK. Better quit worrying about what Obama says about your OLD man and start worrying about what he’ll be doing behind closed doors with his new bimbo, Sarah. Remember, it used to be you behind those closed doors. Hope you have a prenup.
Posted by: nullandvoid | August 30, 2008, 11:05 pm 11:05 pm
Let’s be fair. Obama is not saying, elect me and I will do everything for you!
He is aking everyone to continue to be socially and economically responsible–which most Americans do every day or end up homeless. So all of this trying to portray him as a socialist is an error- to put it mildy. What he opposes is a government ripping its citizens off…that is were the tax cuts come in for the middle class. We all know the rich got richer/ CEO status earnings and tax cut to boot under the McBush political machine. I just hope they were responsible and saved enough to put back into circulation like the poor and middle class are forced to do every time we receive a paycheck. It’s time for a change in the tax code which is equal to all. When Rupert Murdock noted his scretraty pays more than he does in taxes there is NO argument.
Posted by: clarity | August 30, 2008, 11:06 pm 11:06 pm
How many houses do Teddy Kennedy, John Kerry, Obama, Algore, Edwards, etc own? More than one. And they’re not little ranches either. Such typical hypocrisy!
Posted by: Mary | August 30, 2008, 11:08 pm 11:08 pm
So let me get this straight, someone makes the “American Dream’ come true for themselves and their family, and now they are chided and viewed as one of “those people”? Give me a break – get off your own butt and make the dream come true for yourself instead of going down the class warfare path. It goes nowhere.
Posted by: Earl H. | August 30, 2008, 11:08 pm 11:08 pm
3 Trillion dollars is a scratch on the surface. That’s the dumbest thing I’ve read on this blog.
We need to raise taxes to pay for the 2 wars that are going on.
Posted by: Dennis NJ | Aug 30, 2008 10:39:12 PM
The lion’s share of the fed budget is social entitlement programs, The war barely scratches the surface. Now you’d have us elect a filibuster-proof socialist. Dumbest thing I’ve heard all day.
Grow up hippie.
Posted by: roscopico | Aug 30, 2008 10:49:37 PM
Posted by: Dennis NJ | August 30, 2008, 11:08 pm 11:08 pm
Watching this debate from abroad is fascinating. I would have thought that Barak Obama represents the true American dream finially realised-that a black man can become President. He is also a self made man yet as far as I can see the Republicans are attacking him because of it. As your current president George Bush is most certainly not a self made man and shown little knowledge of the world despite his 2 terms. The US has a real chance to heal it’s wounds now and elect Obama-he will not only mend relationships with foreign countries-something the US needs badly, but give poorer Americans the health system every other country enjoys. Be brave America-elect Obama. I won’t comment on John McCain but his age is a worry. A heratbeat away and you will have a totally inexperienced woman in the White House. PS: frogetting how many homes one owns is pretty funny (if it weren’t so serious).
Posted by: Michael | August 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm
I’m so glad Obama’s on a downward trend in the polls. That guy is such an a-hole!”
ummmmmmm except he’s not. he just got a 9 point bounce.
Guess Barb you missed the latest Zogby poll this evening. Better check the news sites to keep up with what is happening.
Posted by: Bill Key West | August 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm
You go Cindy! She has guts to stand upto the liar, misleading, terrorist friendly Bone Headed Obama.
NOWAY NOHOW NOBAMA.
McCain 2008
Hillary 2012/2016
Posted by: CJ | August 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm
Foolish little boy. Oh well, after november we won`t have to listen to Obama anymore. Perhaps then he will go away.Shoo fly, shoo!
Posted by: Jackson | August 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm
Playboy girl Palin one side and beer Cindy on the otherside…
WHAT A LIFE MCSAME BRINGS TO USA!!!
SHAME ON YOU REPUBLICANS!!!
Posted by: mcsame | August 30, 2008, 11:09 pm 11:09 pm
if you people had money or inherited it you wouldn’t be mouthing, i’m more worried about our soldiers than cindy mccain money , what president canidate was ever poor anyhow? we need to be concerned for our safety or being a free country will mean nothing for our children. look at all this hate and fighting, we need to look at the greater picture. we’re americans together right? no matter race or income. we have to be strong together, or my husband fought in the war in vane.
Posted by: independent | August 30, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm
what we need is nationalized wealth. Tax corporations and send me the check.
Posted by: lazy and po | August 30, 2008, 11:10 pm 11:10 pm
Note to McCain campaign: Speak truth to power and use the rhetoric of the Obama campaign back in their face. The reference to “John McCain just doesn’t get it” goes back to Barbara Boxer and the Democrats sloganeering around the time of the Clarence Thomas hearings in the early 1990′s. Use it right back at them and release a statement “Obama just doesn’t get it – John McCain owns zero homes.
Barack Obama is a Harvard Law graduate, a past President of Harvard Law Review, and he does not understand the concept of ownership as in being a titled owner to property (as opposed to living in a home which your spouse is the beneficial owner of, the legal owner of which is a trust). That’s some pretty simple stuff that even non Harvard Law graduates understand, so I know he gets it, regardless of what his campaign is spewing.
Posted by: Wally Kalbacken | August 30, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm
What about Teddy Kennedy’s several houses/properties and wealth??? What about John Kerry’s ultra rich 2nd wife and the wealth that he “Married UP” into??? What a hypocrit Obama is. He likes to portray himself as so high-minded, but it’s pretty telling that he contributes such a miniscule percentage of his income to charity. He likes to sit on his high horse and portray himself as a champion of the poor when he’s not even willing to be his own “borther’s and sister’s keeper”. Put your money where your mouth is Obama — and actually give of yourself like Cindy McCain has. Until you do, your nothing but an empty suit full of hot air.
Posted by: thetruthandnothingbut | August 30, 2008, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm
This column is so full of leftist commie bulls**t the page is turning brown. Obama is simply a piece of lying s**t just like his supporters. Don’t like it commies- go f**k yourselves
Posted by: Dave | August 30, 2008, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm
Everyone this apart of the John McCAIN NEW strategy starting with choosing Palin and now Cindy McCain with the house thing
coming next
The Sexism charge…John McCain more Bush.
Posted by: betty | August 30, 2008, 11:14 pm 11:14 pm
Obama has no ground to accuse anyone of being out of touch. This is a man that attended an America-hating church for 20 years, has sat on the board of a foundation created by a domestic terrorist friend of his, funneled millions in state and federal loans to a crooked Chicago slumlord who in turn helped him by his dreamhome, and he continues to only push the same tired socialist platform of the extreme left while convincing those with weaker minds that it is new and innovating change. Take a look at what he’s done in his time in Chicago and take a look at the utter lack of specifics for any of his plans. He’s going to provide universal health insurance by just “closing corporate loopholes”? THe only loophole he could close to make good on his promise would be that loophole that allows companies to make profits. He has lied about his opposition to the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act along with almost every other aspect of his career. While any discussion of him, his wife’s comments on the campaign trail, his past associations, and his voting record are all labeled smears by the Obama campaign. If he is so great, why didn’t he mop the floor at the Saddleback Forum. If you really believe Obama only lost because McCain cheated, then encourage Obama to accept another debate. He won’t do it because he loses his charisma when the teleprompter is turned off.
Posted by: Anti-Obamassiah | August 30, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm
Obama has no ground to accuse anyone of being out of touch. This is a man that attended an America-hating church for 20 years, has sat on the board of a foundation created by a domestic terrorist friend of his, funneled millions in state and federal loans to a crooked Chicago slumlord who in turn helped him by his dreamhome, and he continues to only push the same tired socialist platform of the extreme left while convincing those with weaker minds that it is new and innovating change. Take a look at what he’s done in his time in Chicago and take a look at the utter lack of specifics for any of his plans. He’s going to provide universal health insurance by just “closing corporate loopholes”? THe only loophole he could close to make good on his promise would be that loophole that allows companies to make profits. He has lied about his opposition to the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act along with almost every other aspect of his career. While any discussion of him, his wife’s comments on the campaign trail, his past associations, and his voting record are all labeled smears by the Obama campaign. If he is so great, why didn’t he mop the floor at the Saddleback Forum. If you really believe Obama only lost because McCain cheated, then encourage Obama to accept another debate. He won’t do it because he loses his charisma when the teleprompter is turned off.
Posted by: Anti-Obamassiah | August 30, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm
If you’re going to whine about being called rich, just release your income tax statements and I’m sure we’ll empathize.
I’m sure you dreamt big and worked hard to be born into wealth. Birth is such a big accomplishment.
Posted by: Iris | August 30, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm
For me as an educated Republican, I was happy to learn McCain spent a few hours with her for the first time before announcing that Bush had selected her as his running mate. It was a proud moment for me to see McCain following commands so, so, Maverickly…My son said in his last letter to me from Iraq – RESPECT. And that’s what I have for McCain.
And seriously who can argue with me? Just look at the last 8 years. DAMN good years to be an American. Hey I might not be able to afford going to the hospital BUT AT LEAT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE IN DEBT! Now where ELSE can you say THAT? And I am comfortable knowing that with McCain at the helm I would be guaranteed that for another four years. So I’m staying with what I know!
Passion? Who needs passion in politics? Them Democrats with the silly idea that there is anything to hope for, and believing in unity. Just stay off my yard is all I’m sayin.
McCain = Familiar Pain 08!
Posted by: For me as an educated Republican | August 30, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm
Geez Sam, who writes your stuff? Cindy is an only child…..although she has a couple of half sisters she rarely ever saw growing up. And for the last time, McCain and his 1st wife were separated when he and Cindy got together. Many first marriages especially among the military do not work out.
Posted by: chattyway | August 30, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm
Any hate filled liberal here mocking Cindy McCain’s past drug addiction should take a look at their actual candidate’s substance abuse past. Or they don’t actually know much about their candidate, only that he makes pretty speeches.
Posted by: Philip | August 30, 2008, 11:16 pm 11:16 pm
The American Dream usually means that you will be free to pursue your happiness and full potential and be allowed to prosper and succeed based on your merits and efforts/work rather than an accident of birth (i.e. social class). Accumulating huge amounts of wealth so that you may pass it on to heirs so that they may succeed simply based on their inheritence rather than their own merits/efforts (i.e. establishing a social class) is, in essence, directly opposed to the American Dream.
Posted by: Tavi | August 30, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm
Let’s have a look at both the canidates:
McCain: In military, tortured in Vietnam. Most people don’t come back to sanity after that, so McCain has a pretty tough character.
Obama: Did drugs and was a Muslim. Also was sworn into the senate under the Koran. If our enemies want him, do we?
NObama
Keep the change.
Posted by: colbs | August 30, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm
As a nineteen year old college student, most people would think I would be for change and Obama’s campaign. Yet, I fail to understand the appeal he has to so many people. He wants to tax the middle class to help the “hard working” americans? Who is he to say anything about money. Everyone knows he his well off. Coming from experience of my parents, I think he will be the destruction of our country if he gets elected. He is taxing the actual hard working american to “help” people who don’t deserve it. My parents had my sister and I when they were still teenagers. They both had no college education. We were on food stamps. It was an embarrassment. After 3 months, my dad realized that HE should provide for his family, not the rest of the country. It is his responsibility. He took on two jobs and took computer classes. He is now the network manager for the bankruptcy courts of my city.
On the contrary, my mom, who is an alcoholic, had money given to her and abused it just as so many people do in the United States. My grandma left her money in her will, enough for two years, so she could get back on her feet after my parents separated. My mom went on drinking binges at the bar instead. My dad paid her a lot of alamony for 6 years….she did nothing. The sad thing is, this is what really comes from “help”, the “help” Obama wants to give. People need to learn to work for their money, not to rely on liberals to have sympathy for them. Obama will ruin our nation. That’s the only change that will be brought. He has no grip on life. My family is not rich what so ever because my dad makes six figures. I’m paying for my college, creating my own life for myself and I’m NOT expecting my fellow citizens to pay for it. McCain Palin 2008!
Posted by: lecowley | August 30, 2008, 11:19 pm 11:19 pm
Stop the racist crap people!!!!
It makes you all look ignorant.
Maybe you are? With the broken no child left behind BS and the education package McCain wants… I guess ignorant will be the next genius in america
Posted by: Mark | August 30, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm
Dennis
So, is there a correlation between the low standard of living in China and the Chinese government? Like the 1 child policy? Want it here? Government has a lot of money, but the people.. not so much. And what of human rights?
I’ve been to China several times. The one child thing was long ago rescinded. The US human rights, go look at ACLU and see how the US and China are equal.
The audacity of saying that country is better than America.. sounds like something Barack might say.
I never said the country was better, I was inferring the Communists leaders of China know more about Capitalism and economics then the Free leaders of the USA.
Posted by: Rat | Aug 30, 2008 10:45:24 PM
Posted by: Dennis NJ | August 30, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm
God Bless you, Cindy and John McCain.
God Bless you, Michelle and Barrack Obama.
And God Bless Sen. Biden and Gov. Palin.
I am grateful that each of you are courageous enough to stand for us even through the terrible storm of words that is inflicted on you.
God Bless this ever evolving experiment in democracy and thinking openly and free.
Guide us all now, Infinite Being, and guide our nation’s leadership at every level and in every way, so that the great Good of our founding principles is more and more fully expressed.
With all my heart, Ahhhmen.
Posted by: Carol in Oregon | August 30, 2008, 11:22 pm 11:22 pm
Sorry Bill Key West,
Obama is up by nine and that’s just the beginning. Just wait for the debate. I have my POW METER ready to go. And the VP debates should really be a hoot…can’t wait!
Posted by: nullandvoid | August 30, 2008, 11:22 pm 11:22 pm
WOW!! Whatever happened to study and research for yourselves? There are two parties running for your vote. Why are you all taking the information from the newspapers and T.V. as being “law”. Research the information and make a decision for yourselves. Do we really care if some woman is offended? Is that going to feed your kids? Will that help you find a job? Will that help you keep the job you have? Can’t you think for yourselves? Take all this garbage for a grain of salt and look beyond the smoke screen and stop getting side tracked with the B.S. So what if Michelle Obama wore teal. Be glad she was dressed. I am ashamed that as a veteran of this country you can’t get beyond the silly stuff to make a decision that will affect our future. Pay attention to the issues, and stop getting side tracked with the nonsense. Visit some of these countries you are comparing us with. Fight for the real stuff and not the fluff, make your vote count by pulling the lever of scratch the pad and quit acting like a bunch of first graders. Moaning and groaning isn’t going to help you make a decision on your vote and you guys are wasting too much time bickering amongst yourselves. You have way too many people waiting for us (America) to fall flat on our faces and behinds so they can “pick us up” and rescue us. How many of us have lost our jobs because the big corps have moved out of the country or have bought our companies and brought their own people in to run them? Get your heads out of the sand because your butts are being set up for a fall. Think about what you are doing. Pay attention!! It rains and shines on the just and unjust, make sure you make the right choice for yourself. You have to get your own house in order before you can help yourself and the adopted child is from India, and the halfbrother stuff is a lie. Check it out yourself. Affirmative action was never passed in Congress. Its up to the personal choice of the manager/owner of the business. Only the EEO program was passed by the Congress. Maybe if you take the time to study this stuff we all won’t look like dumb butts. No matter what the color of our skins, we are considered “AMERICANS” by other countries as they wouldn’t waste their time bickering over color of clothes or how much beer someone drinks. Make knowledge your power, not hear-say.
Posted by: Lafayette | August 30, 2008, 11:23 pm 11:23 pm
Boo friggin’ hoo, don’t pick on my husband…
Dopey home wrecker Cindy.
Posted by: JJJ | August 30, 2008, 11:24 pm 11:24 pm
Obama paid $300,000 under market value for his house when the lot next to sold for market value. The last time I talked to my accountant, that $300K would be considered a gift and would require reporting to the IRS and would be taxed. Can’t get value without declaring it. Wait. Obama is above the law since he is a lawmaker that hang out with crooks like Rezko. That is why he can do the things that the average middle class American cannot.
Ask Obama how much he claimed on his income tax for 2007. He is out of touch whether he knows or doesn’t know. Depends on how you spin it. He has a massive 7 figure income, lives in a mansion with 5 fireplaces.
Posted by: E | August 30, 2008, 11:24 pm 11:24 pm
Wow, you people have a lot of hate.
I am referring to both sides.
which explains why you cowards spout off without leaving your name.
The fact of the matter is the republicans are on the wrong side of the issues. Pretty much all the issues, but mostly the number one issue, THE ECONOMY!!!!
As a real estate appraiser I have seen a lot of good people lose there homes, and I know, without a doubt, that the Republican driven deregulation of everything has caused the recession that we ARE in. And it will take years to repair the damage caused.
The only way to stop the war on the middle-class in America, is to start treating the American people with the respect the constitution demands, instead of giving those respects to the Corporations, Oil Companies, Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance Companies.
It says “We the People” for a reason, and it is about time our leaders remembered that.
Posted by: Michael Marical | August 30, 2008, 11:25 pm 11:25 pm
ABC = Anti-Barak Channel
Posted by: John Santiago | August 30, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm
And the lady who changes the color of her cast to match her dress says she is “offended” by suggestions that her $500 footwear husband is out of touch with the middle class??
(shakes head in disbelief)
Posted by: WDS | August 30, 2008, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm
Boo friggin’ hoo, don’t pick on my husband…
Dopey home wrecker Cindy.
Posted by: JJJ | August 30, 2008, 11:27 pm 11:27 pm
For me as an educated Republican, I was happy to learn McCain spent a few hours with her for the first time before announcing that Bush had selected her as his running mate. It was a proud moment for me to see McCain following commands so, so, Maverickly…My son said in his last letter to me from Iraq – RESPECT. And that’s what I have for McCain.
And seriously who can argue with me? Just look at the last 8 years. DAMN good years to be an American. Hey I might not be able to afford going to the hospital BUT AT LEAT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE IN DEBT! Now where ELSE can you say THAT? And I am comfortable knowing that with McCain at the helm I would be guaranteed that for another four years. So I’m staying with what I know!
Passion? Who needs passion in politics? Them Democrats with the silly idea that there is anything to hope for, and believing in unity. Just stay off my yard is all I’m sayin.
McCain = Familiar Pain 08!
Posted by: For me as an educated Republican... | August 30, 2008, 11:29 pm 11:29 pm
I guess there will be no place for Kennedy or Kerry in the Democrat party then.
Posted by: Stephen Cross | August 30, 2008, 11:30 pm 11:30 pm
If anyone’s out of touch, it’s Barrack Obama, who bought his house from a convicted felon at way undermarket price.
Posted by: Knowbama | August 30, 2008, 11:31 pm 11:31 pm
OK People… I (like many of you) struggle from payday to payday…but let’s face it…how many of you would turn down a very comfortable living if possible. I know I wouldn’t and I’m sure that many of you wouldn’t either. So let’s take wealth “off the table” (both candidates are wealthier than most of us) and pick one of these losers as our next leader.
Posted by: Robert Richards | August 30, 2008, 11:32 pm 11:32 pm
“My wife is worth 100,000,000 dollars and she needs a TAX CUT. That’s why I’m running for the highest office in the land. That’s why I want to be your next president. Please vote for me and help me with my quest to cut my wifes taxes, because I owe her big!”
I’m John McCain and I DO NOT approve this message.
Posted by: Tommy D | August 30, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm
Obama = form without content
Obama = no professional results
Obama = clipboard holder
Michelle Obama = hates of America
Posted by: r2 | August 30, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm
Obama = form without content
Obama = no professional results
Obama = clipboard holder
Michelle Obama = hates of America
Posted by: r2 | August 30, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm
Those Obama supporters calling people who think differently from them idiotic and moronic may have to look in the mirror for those characteristics. I am so sick of the venom of some of THE flock. I am highly educated (for those who are curious, past Master’s level and onto Doctorate’s) and I don’t live in the country and am not a redneck. I support McCain/Palin because of their platform on energy, abortion, taxes, education, Iraq, etc…. I can explaing these issues for you from both sides. I know Obama’s views as well. Cindy is right, that Obama has been blasting the house issue unfairly. It is time for McCain to hit back with Rezko, Ayers, Wright, Dorne, Farakkhan, etc. I think any of us would like to have the kind of wealth that Obama AND McCain have. What I see McCain doing with his money is a lot of charity work. Obama has only recently begun donating to worthwhile causes to appear more altruistic. The McCains have been consistent in their support of charities and have often gone to serve including Cindy’s work with Operation Smile. What is in her trust fund? That info should not be made available to the general public.
Posted by: mccollegemom | August 30, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm
This is apart of McCain’s new Strategy first use a woman by picking Palin for his own political needs., than have your wife go on ABC and start speaking against directly at Obama for the house thing which is true.
Next what the Republican wants so is all of the woman voters who voted for Hillary..so
what’s going to happen is they are going and have already started
THE SEXISM CHARGE
OH ITS COMING
This is plan to pull the woman voters over..
It is so sad I mean sad that John McCain the war hero the one who is suppose to be above all of all this use a woman for his own political gain..
use..I’m insulted as a woman and I hope the news channels all of them call it like it is a GIMMICK.
If woman are going to stand for this and let John McCain get away with using a woman..I just can’t see it..
The republican is so despite that they don’t care about country first they and
Bush McCain only care about one agenda wwinning at all cost even if it means putting country last.
Posted by: betty | August 30, 2008, 11:35 pm 11:35 pm
some uneducatted and uninformed fool posting obama gave a speech and did not to look down at the teleprompter.
what a fool. back to the log cabin for you.
teleprompters are in fron of the speakers in three different locations and are easily accessible.
axelrod now stands directly behind obama, they can’t take a chance he might say something unscripted.
Posted by: bsmith171 | August 30, 2008, 11:35 pm 11:35 pm
Way to go, dumb Obama camp! You are attacking everything that stands for the traditional American success story.
Rags to Riches.
I cannot STAND THE OBAMA CAMP!
McCain/ Palin 08
P.U.M.A.
Posted by: kat in you hat PUMA | August 30, 2008, 11:36 pm 11:36 pm
First of all wouldn’t you want to live the American dream. So why denagrate someone who is living the dream. Cindy McCain is enjoying what her family worked so hard for. They know how the people of the country are living they are not stupid and they do keep up with what is going on in the country so lay off that means you B.O. And as for S. McCain the fact that he couldn’t remeber at the time asked about how many houses he and Cindy owned it might possible be that most of the properties they own are investments and he may not deal with that maybe that is for Cindy to deal with. You people out there just don’t understand what investments and wealth building is like maybe if you did some research before you place blame you would learn something. Then the bit about Cindy’s sister and her not being part of the inheritance. Before you go and bitch about Cindy what about Obama’s brother living on $1 a month. Families are what families are and we have no right to get into their relationships. At least Cindy is not running for President B. O. is.
Posted by: Kay | August 30, 2008, 11:36 pm 11:36 pm
Let me give you a scenario. I started working when I was 15. I have worked day and night for more than twenty years. Many times in the last twenty years my day began before seven and ended at 1 or 2am. Because of all these years of hard work I now own a small business. I employ around fifty people. Each of these people are paid much more than minimum wage. The benefit package includes health insurance on the individual at no cost to them and a nice 401K that we match up to 3%. I already pay half of my net income in taxes. That doesn’t include the taxes on the real estate, fuel taxes and sales tax on the items necessary to run a business. Business is difficult right now. My only choice is to cut my expenses as much as possible and try to keep my people working which is my number one goal. If my taxes are raised I will have no choice but to lay off some of my people. These are the people who will benefit from my tax increase. They will pay less tax but if they are unemployed they will have no income to pay taxes on. My dilemma is who should I vote for? Give me some input.
Posted by: StarRider | August 30, 2008, 11:37 pm 11:37 pm
Wow. SO MUCH HATE! from the people who are for “change”? Is this whats coming down the pipeline?
Posted by: Raj | August 30, 2008, 11:39 pm 11:39 pm
We all know that Democrats despise the super wealthy and don’t believe that they belong in important leadership positions in their party or the nation.
This is especially true here in the San Francisco Bay Area. If Nancy Pelosi (2006 net worth 83 mil), Diane Feinstein (2006 net worth 109 mil) or Jane Harman (2006 net worth 596 mil) thought there was even a tiny chance they would be asked this question, they would put a team of accountants on researching the answer.
http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/overview.php
McCain’s 2006 net worth was 45 mil, clearly marking him as a plutocrat who shouldn’t be allowed in politics.
Don’t Democrats have any sense of the absurd? They are the party of John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, John Corzine and George Soros, billionaires and near billionaires. Yet they claim to be the party of the people. Ha. You can fool some of the people all of the time, as long as those people are liberals!
Posted by: Issac Bickerstaff | August 30, 2008, 11:41 pm 11:41 pm
Why do Americans demand so little from our political and corporate leaders? The reality is both the Democrats and Republicans have failed the American process and people. Listening to both the Democrats and the Republicans is at most, uninteresting. The political showdown of the social-economic drama of standing down the wealthy and along with the victimization of the working and middle-class verses the mettle some self interest of Americanism and global capitalism, home and abroad leads this country down a path that simply, goes in a circle of meaningless rhetoric, that swings back and forth from both sides of the aisle. There will always politics along with public policy but we have choices… Demand better global, public, taxes, and regulatory policies from our public and business leaders alike. After all, it’s our hard earned money, whether we pay it in Federal/State taxes or spend it at the pump or for durable goods that provides the money to turns the wheel of public policy in your state capital and Washington not Bedford Falls… Demand more with better results.
Posted by: threeriverscrossing | August 30, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm
Just check out the Wikipedia on McCain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain
and compare it to Obama
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama and you tell me whether the Junior Senator from Illinois who immediately started running for president and promoting his books is ready to be President and which one of these two has had “real life” experiences. I truely believe McCain is running to help the Nation and not his own glorification.
Posted by: Jim | August 30, 2008, 11:46 pm 11:46 pm
Boo Hoo ! I am the one offended by her lack of concern, love, respect and acknowledgement of her sisters. She presents herself as a philantropic, caring woman, but the reality is that she does not bat an eye at her daughter’s $50,000 American Express bill, but won’t even send her family a Xmas card. Now that’s offensive!
Posted by: MBenitez | August 30, 2008, 11:47 pm 11:47 pm
Posted by: delilah “As a new American; I do not want nationalized health care or whatever; I believe in free enterprise!!”
So Delilah, do you not want the police or the Fire Department helping you out? What if you live in a bad neighborhood? Are you willing to pay more for the private fire dept to show up if you don’t live in a rich neighborhood? Are you willing to let your house go up in flames because of it?
Posted by: Maddie | August 30, 2008, 11:47 pm 11:47 pm
I mean do we really want a President whose earns his billion wealth from Beer..
Ok yes drunk all you want..free country.
But our President being the one who is responsible for or at least is a big part of the problem by earning his wealth from one of biggest killers of young people all people..
where are the MADD.. WHERE ARE THEY?
Posted by: betty | August 30, 2008, 11:47 pm 11:47 pm
What ever happened to critical thinking? And getting the pros and cons of both sides without the need for classist, racist and sexist invectives?
The American People will make up their minds and vote for whomever they feel is the best for them – whether it’s the McCain/Palin ticket or the Obama/Biden ticket. Some might even vote for (if on the ballot in their state) Ralph Nader, Ron Paul or Cynthia McKinney.
As Poster Marichal reminds us, it is – “we the people.”
Posted by: Pat Nelson | August 30, 2008, 11:48 pm 11:48 pm
PUMA – this is win for the country!
McCain/Palin in ’08
We broke the ceiling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Alice in Miami | August 30, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm
When I read the vileness on the left I can’t help but think how clear it is to me that the dems view is rooted in pessimism. The repubs view is a far more positive messege. Im not rich but I want the chance to get there. I don’t need obama telling me our country is doomed and that people who live the american dream are selfish capitalists.
In Nov I will vote Obama if:
I need to be dumbed down to death with no chance to get ahead. I never ever want to build an investment portfolio. I want to live at a subsistance level. I want to take away every incentive that actually might give me a chance to live a great life. I’m stupid enough to buy the Mcsame argument. I actually think we want to fight a 100yr war. That anyone who makes 3mill is middle class. That I’m not smart enough to actually read and listen to a variety of news sources and make up my own mind. That I think Kieth Olberman is a competent unbiased news journalist…
Obama 08—yea!!!
Posted by: Jim Crush | August 30, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm
When I read the vileness on the left I can’t help but think how clear it is to me that the dems view is rooted in pessimism. The repubs view is a far more positive messege. Im not rich but I want the chance to get there. I don’t need obama telling me our country is doomed and that people who live the american dream are selfish capitalists.
In Nov I will vote Obama if:
I need to be dumbed down to death with no chance to get ahead. I never ever want to build an investment portfolio. I want to live at a subsistance level. I want to take away every incentive that actually might give me a chance to live a great life. I’m stupid enough to buy the Mcsame argument. I actually think we want to fight a 100yr war. That anyone who makes 3mill is middle class. That I’m not smart enough to actually read and listen to a variety of news sources and make up my own mind. That I think Kieth Olberman is a competent unbiased news journalist…
Obama 08—yea!!!
Posted by: Jim Crush | August 30, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm
Sorry Bill Key West,
Obama is up by nine and that’s just the beginning. Just wait for the debate. I have my POW METER ready to go. And the VP debates should really be a hoot…can’t wait!
I suspect you do not read the Zogby polls. Here is the link nullandvoid
http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews1547.html
Posted by: Bill Key West | August 30, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm
Cindy, you’re too dried up.
McWalkingCane has his sights now on a younger woman w/swollen mammories.
He cheated once before. I’m sure he has no problem doing it again. Just gotta pop another 10 Viagras.
I wonder how long it will take before he calls Palin-comparison a C*NT like he called his wife.
Posted by: RobK | August 30, 2008, 11:51 pm 11:51 pm
Sarah Palin left the finances of her town Wasilla in tatters. She wanted a legacy as mayor, it seems, and pushed hard for the town to build a hyper-expensive sports complex. But Palin screwed the process up badly. Instead of buying the land for the complex when it was offered, her administration allowed a developer named Gary Lundgren to snap it up. Then Wasilla tried to seize the land from Lundgren through eminent domain. In the end, what with court costs Wasilla paid at least $ 1.7 million for land it could have bought for less than one tenth that sum – if the purchase had been handled properly. For this incompetence, Wasilla is still paying a steep price: higher taxes and cutbacks in services. In other words Palin is about as efficient as Michael Brown, onetime head of FEMA.
Posted by: Deena Rockefeller | August 30, 2008, 11:51 pm 11:51 pm
After reading the many infantile remarks posted here. I really fear for the future of this country. Both candidates are fine Americans and are interested in improving our way of life.
I guess the anonymity of the internet provides an outlet for the intellectually challenged.
Posted by: Michael Eckstein
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More like developmentally delayed.
It runs in their genes. (Actually the
shallow side of the gene pool) hey, hey
Posted by: spacerook1 | August 30, 2008, 11:52 pm 11:52 pm
Just want to say to all the Dem haters, get a life. Your Mama’s would wash your mouths with soap………….bunch of stupid pigs.
Posted by: bunch | August 30, 2008, 11:53 pm 11:53 pm
Like a typical Marxist, the Obama campaign has brought up the issue of class-warfare in a pathetic attempt to win the election. Obama states tha McCain is out of touch with Americans yet this is the same “black boy” (thank you former president Carter) who went to private prep schools all his life and then to an elite university.
Obama is the pot calling the kettle black when he mentions McCain’s houses. The Democratic nominee himself got a sweetheart of a deal on his house and adjoining land that NO other American, except the wealthy and privileged like Obama, received. Turns out, it was done with the help of man who is now going to prison for fraud (shades of Abramoff!)
Cindy McCain’s parents did exactly what Obama is preaching, they created wealth from nothing and lived the American dream. Cindy was the benificary of their hard work and Obama thinks she and John should be PUNISHED for it? There’s the socialist for you: “How DARE you leave your children better off than you were?”
And you Democrats think this elitist snob who believes that middle America “clings to their guns and bibles” is a better representative than John McCain?
I don’t think so.
Posted by: chicken sock puppet | August 30, 2008, 11:54 pm 11:54 pm
Humanist-indoctrinated (http://www.jcn.com/manifestos.html) liberals can not understand how anyone but them can be offended!
Only they should be allowed to huff and act ‘appalled!’
Whiners!
They need to understand that their sophomoric protests are useless.
And that Cindy McCain shows class and gravitas far above that of frowning, America-hating Michelle Obama!
Posted by: Bob Larimer | August 30, 2008, 11:55 pm 11:55 pm
I have to agree with nullandvoid. All this character assassination and patriot/not patriot stuff IS NOT THE POINT. You need to listen carefully and quit listening to Rush and Sean.
There are important issues this country needs to address NOW: Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, debt to China, alternative energy, the erosion of our constitution, corporate influence in government, and a lot more.
Both candidates have positions on these issues. We need to be voting on those positions. NOT whether one candidate is supposedly muslim (he’s not) and the other was a POW.
Electing presidents based on how much you like him and does he go to our church and does his wife have money… that got us 8 disasterous years of George Bush.
Quit listening to the talking heads on TV do some Google searches to find out what theses guys really stand for and what they’ll try to do when elected.
If we don’t get our collective heads out of the a** of Fox News and their ilk, I’m afraid we’ll soon be a former world power.
Posted by: rocket j squirrel | August 30, 2008, 11:56 pm 11:56 pm
It won’t work, Cindy.
http://www.light-to-dark.com/finger_puppets.html
Posted by: Stephen | August 30, 2008, 11:57 pm 11:57 pm
Legalize weed. Work on stem cell research like theres no tomorrow. Bar all lawyers from holding political office. Strengthen our military. Continue to be at the leading edge of defence technology. Give tax breaks to companies that produce jobs in the USA. I would not have a problem with a flat tax on idividual income. We should all pay the same percentage for the privalige of living in the USA. Try to find out how many Muslims want me dead because of my zip code and eliminate them please. Quit offering hand outs to the sorry people in this country that will not do for them selves. If a woman wants and abortion; that is her right…that is until the baby would be viable outside the womb. Run the country like you care more about the USA than your wallet and your donors wallets. Thats all I have to say about that.
Posted by: Greg | August 30, 2008, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm
Sen. Barack Obama claims to herald the “politics of change” but his true actions are anything but. He is stooping to the same old tired liberal vs. conservative, rich vs. poor, black vs. white tactics and it is honestly, depressing. I do not care how many houses Sen. John McCain and his wife own; I do care that they adopted a baby from Mother Theresa’s orphanage in Bangledesh. Would you care to attack THAT Barack? Not very Christian of you huh.
Posted by: PhillyPaul | August 30, 2008, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm
I have figured out the meaning of “change”. I will “change” from democratic to republican, they just proved women are a valuable part of our society. While the democrats took a dump on their only chance for the white house.
Posted by: John W. in FL | August 30, 2008, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm
HEY GEORGE,
Did you happen to ask Cindy where her and John Mccain get their wealth from?
From BEER RIGHT? From selling alcohol Right?
Do we really want to go there where are the mothers and against drunk drivers. All the many americans and people in general killed from alcohol ALL THE ABUSE THAT COMES FROM ALCOHOL USE..
OH BUT THEY HAVE MILLIONS, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM SELLING THIS JUNK..
OH we don’t want to go there..
Than Cindy McCain with all these American losing their homes she is worried about someone saying something about seven homes.. PLEASE…
This is apart of McCain’s new Strategy first use a woman by picking Palin for his own political needs., than have your wife go on ABC and start speaking against directly at Obama for the house thing which is true.
Next what the Republican wants so is all of the woman voters who voted for Hillary..so
what’s going to happen is they are going and have already started
THE SEXISM CHARGE
OH ITS COMING
This is plan to pull the woman voters over..
It is so sad I mean sad that John McCain the war hero the one who is suppose to be above all of all this use a woman for his own political gain..
use..I’m insulted as a woman and I hope the news channels all of them call it like it is a GIMMICK.
If woman are going to stand for this and let John McCain get away with using a woman..I just can’t see it..
The republican is so despite that they don’t care about country first they and
Bush McCain only care about one agenda wwinning at all cost even if it means putting country last.
Posted by: betty | August 30, 2008, 11:59 pm 11:59 pm
I don’ care how many houses Senator McCain have those are his houses not mine I don’t envy him. But What I can not understand is how you can be seated in a Church for 20 years and do not Remember your Pastor Sermons .
Posted by: MFB | August 30, 2008, 11:59 pm 11:59 pm
A doctor friend of mine just told me that people on cocaine often get purple lips because of a lack of oxygen in the blood (constricted blood vessels). Has anyone else heard this? And I’m not directing this at Obama, I’m just interested in the subject.
Posted by: Clive | August 31, 2008, 12:00 am 12:00 am
A doctor friend of mine just told me that people on cocaine often get purple lips because of a lack of oxygen in the blood (constricted blood vessels). Has anyone else heard this? And I’m not directing this at Obama, I’m just interested in the subject.
Posted by: Clive | August 31, 2008, 12:00 am 12:00 am
Cindy is my favorite milf. McCain ’08 all the way
Posted by: Mike H | August 31, 2008, 12:01 am 12:01 am
Here, here! I like totally agree. TOTALLY. Wealth inheritors and like marrying into wealth are like part of the American dream too, right? Like Totally. The nerve of those people picking on the wealth inheritance minority. Shame on them, SHAME on them. Like totally.
Paris Hilton 2012
Posted by: Joe J | August 31, 2008, 12:02 am 12:02 am
Crap! George, don’t waste time & money talking to her! Cindy is just trying to distract attention from more important matters (than being called “rich”), ha!
Posted by: crappy not classy | August 31, 2008, 12:03 am 12:03 am
Just about everywhere I go I see a lot, yes, a lot of construction going on. Whatever Bush did for the economy must have been right. We have had economic growth since his policys were implemented. He came in office on a Clinton recession and will probably leave on growth. WHAT RECESSION? Cindy is right. What the hell is wrong with being rich? Democrats are filthy rich.
Posted by: Clyde Barrow | August 31, 2008, 12:03 am 12:03 am
Sarah Palin left the finances of her town Wasilla in tatters. She wanted a legacy as mayor, it seems, and pushed hard for the town to build a hyper-expensive sports complex. But Palin screwed the process up badly. Instead of buying the land for the complex when it was offered, her administration allowed a developer named Gary Lundgren to snap it up. Then Wasilla tried to seize the land from Lundgren through eminent domain. In the end, what with court costs Wasilla paid at least $ 1.7 million for land it could have bought for less than one tenth that sum – if the purchase had been handled properly. For this incompetence, Wasilla is still paying a steep price: higher taxes and cutbacks in services. In other words Palin is about as efficient as Michael Brown, onetime head of FEMA.
Posted by: Deena Rockefeller | August 31, 2008, 12:04 am 12:04 am
Hey CLASSIC LIBERAL, you are ignorant and do not understand the military. I am an officer with 23 years in and I can tell you that there is no “royalty” or whatever you were talking about McCain’s father in the Navy. If anything it should tell you he was a very dedicated and smart leader who rose to the rank of admiral you dope. You have no concept of all the hard work, dedication, and proving yourself time and again that you have what it taked to rise to a senior rank in the military. Get a clue before you comment.
Posted by: vico | August 31, 2008, 12:04 am 12:04 am
Some democrats are just stupid! Who cares how many houses McCain has? Jealous? Anyone willing to work harder then anyone else around can do it. How much is ObamaBinlaudens house worth? How did he ever get that much to pay for it? Obama is a spoiled rotten brat. He has had everything handed to him. Still he is bitter, and so is his wife. I am so tired of seeing his picture. Its like Korea for pete’s sake!
Obama is a womanizer too. Did you see the kiss he planted on Biden’s wife? How about the way he took privelige with Hillary. On stage he grabbed her by the waist and pulled her quick and tight against him. I could see she was angered about that!
Posted by: CarDriver | August 31, 2008, 12:05 am 12:05 am
Barack Obama is a Muslim plant, funded by George Soros and Al Qaeda. His role is nothing more than to try and usher in sharia law in the U.S. so that Muslim ummah can win their ultimate victory – the conversion of the United States of America into a Muslim nation. Anyone who loves this country and doesn’t want women walking around with their heads covered, peering through slits, should vote for John McCain. Obama is in with Louis Farrakahn, Hamas, Move On.org and several other radical, America-hating organizations that want to see the downfall as America as we know it.
Obama is a bald-faced liar, his wife is a hate-filled person who would make a horrible first lady, and would probably paint the white house black.
Don’t vote for Obama. Say NObama. Say no the Obama bin Biden ticket. Say yes to John McCain and Sarah Palin!
Posted by: Scott | August 31, 2008, 12:05 am 12:05 am
McCain’s fortune traced to organized crime. Cindy says that she’d proud of her parents’ money?
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57354
Posted by: Jinx | August 31, 2008, 12:05 am 12:05 am
It don’t matter Lieberman is the actual GOP pick…if mcmindless flip flopper actually pulls off a diebold voting machine win in ohio and florida, then lieberman will be in the cabinet and actually running the show folks….bunch of mind numbing shills
Posted by: shawn | August 31, 2008, 12:06 am 12:06 am
Vote McCain for more of the same because maybe y’all deserve to watch the once great US empire fall like Rome. The rags to riches story that was America has become the riches to rags story and it has just begun. The Republicans need 8 more years in order to devastate the economy and bring middle-class Americans to their knees, please afford them this opportunity – vote McCain.
PS; Word has it that if McCain wins the election there will be free beer and a big tent party for every God fearing Republican. So vote McCain and don’t squander this wonderful opportunity.
Posted by: Tommy D | August 31, 2008, 12:07 am 12:07 am
It’s just so hard for right-wingers to follow this. I know it’s complicated, but try to pay attention just this once.
Democrats don’t have a problem with people being successful. They don’t have a problem with people being rich.
But, there are some rich Republican cronies who’ve been stealing this country blind and their idea of success is to suck every last penny out of the middle class that they can. If they can find a way to do it, they’ll make every American pay through the nose for every drop of water and every breath of air. Their idea of success is making sure nobody else has anything. And owning slaves seems like a peachy idea to them, too. That’s what Democrats have a problem with: crooked bastards who are out to screw everyone else.
As for that crybaby who says he’s just starting to clear $250,000 and is afraid that Obama will start taking more out in taxes, big freakin’ deal. Over 90% of the people in this country wish they had it so rough. You vote for people who want to keep the minimum wage too low to live on. Payback is fair play. You vote for people who want to dump hundreds of billions of our tax dollars into a pointless war started by liars, while our infrastructure crumbles out from under us. You can bloody well pay your fair share for it, too.
“It’s my money!” Yeah? Well, who does the debt belong to then?
Posted by: chimpeach | August 31, 2008, 12:07 am 12:07 am
I really can’t believe the stupidity of some of these comments. McCain’s homes are investments that include his wife’s estate. For legal reasons he is not privileged to everything that’s happening with her investments. My God, McCain isn’t a kid and if by his age he only had one house like I do, I’d figure the guy doesn’t have his act together. At the rate Obama is making money off his do-nothing Senate seat, he’ll be more loaded than McCain when he reaches McCain’s age. McCain comes from a family of military heroes which include himself. Unlike Obama, he deserves what he has because he has paid for the American dream. Obama has done nothing since being elected to the Senate. He’s simply a professional bullshitter not worthy to carry McCain’s shoes. Of I want a black feel-good preacher I’ll go to a black baptist church. I sure as hell won’t elect one president.
Posted by: David Johnson | August 31, 2008, 12:08 am 12:08 am
I really can’t believe the stupidity of some of these comments. McCain’s homes are investments that include his wife’s estate. For legal reasons he is not privileged to everything that’s happening with her investments. My God, McCain isn’t a kid and if by his age he only had one house like I do, I’d figure the guy doesn’t have his act together. At the rate Obama is making money off his do-nothing Senate seat, he’ll be more loaded than McCain when he reaches McCain’s age. McCain comes from a family of military heroes which include himself. Unlike Obama, he deserves what he has because he has paid for the American dream. Obama has done nothing since being elected to the Senate. He’s simply a professional bullshitter not worthy to carry McCain’s shoes. Of I want a black feel-good preacher I’ll go to a black baptist church. I sure as hell won’t elect one president.
Posted by: David Johnson | August 31, 2008, 12:08 am 12:08 am
I guess not many of the posters’ are from Arizona and have seen what a great job Mr. McCain has done here. Constant bills sponsered and or endorsed by him that would flood us even more with *illegal aliens*, jobs are nearly non exisitant here as a result. Also as a great “patriot who served” why would he vote against numerous Veterans Bills, then change his mind & actually claim he came up with the idea, not really caring about the 100 year war he promised us and screw the soldiers. Wake up sheeple….
Posted by: Sonic | August 31, 2008, 12:11 am 12:11 am
Obama gets his mansion in a sweetheart deal from a convicted felon and we’re supposed to care that McCain owns a number of homes. You leftists need to stop being jealous of successful people. Like Churchill said, “Socialism is the politics of envy.”
Posted by: Barney | August 31, 2008, 12:11 am 12:11 am
Obama gets his mansion in a sweetheart deal from a convicted felon and we’re supposed to care that McCain owns a number of homes. You leftists need to stop being jealous of successful people. Like Churchill said, “Socialism is the politics of envy.”
Posted by: Barney | August 31, 2008, 12:11 am 12:11 am
I’m insulted as woman when John McCain put his politcal agenda ahead of womans right true moment..
What a stump a cheap trick to insult woman aroung in the United States and around the world world..
John McCain is using a woman in the worse way..for his manly needs for his desire to be president..
That’s what we need right woman thats all we need is another man using a woman..
Now you can’t say the same for Obama yes he could have chosen Hillary to unite the party for woman sake, but he didn’t Obama respects woman John McCain use woman..
He left and cheated on his first wife,, for Cindy the RICH LADY…
USE WOMAN
HE PUT HILLARY IN HIS AD to fake like he cared about her..yeah if hillary was running against John McCain he and the republican party would be saying bad things about her..but he used her in his ad
USE WOMAN
Now its Palin..John McCain runnin on Bush’s Policies..Wow..AND found himself losing..which is what is going to happen..
But what does he do… he uses Palin..
USE WOMAN
John McCain is user of Woman..
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 12:13 am 12:13 am
Obama is an arrogant jerk. Period. I wish he and Michelle would take a long walk off a short pier.
Posted by: Scott | August 31, 2008, 12:13 am 12:13 am
I am not voting against Obama because he is black. I am voting against his white half.
Posted by: Chet | August 31, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am
What a great speech Osama gave. He quotes the bible passage “I am my brothers keeper”. Why then don’t you send you hut dwelling half brother $20 which will double his annual earnings. Then in his bio his angry hater wife talks about how he shows up late for work his first day and start hitting on her. That’s a great work ethic. God help us if this nitwit gets elected.
Posted by: Randy | August 31, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am
What a great speech Osama gave. He quotes the bible passage “I am my brothers keeper”. Why then don’t you send you hut dwelling half brother $20 which will double his annual earnings. Then in his bio his angry hater wife talks about how he shows up late for work his first day and start hitting on her. That’s a great work ethic. God help us if this nitwit gets elected.
Posted by: Randy | August 31, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am
I am offended that Cindy McCain would say she is an only child and deny the existence of her half-siblings.
J. McCain can’t remember how many homes he owns.
C. McCain can’t remember her siblings.
Hmmm…
Hmm indeed. Obama’s half sibling lives in a hut and he survives on a dollar a month and you have the nerve to criticize Cindy McCain? Exactly how many siblings does Obama have any way, besides the one in the shack and the one who supports Shari’a law in Kenya?The number keeps growing due to his polygamist Luo father.
Posted by: Cara | August 31, 2008, 12:16 am 12:16 am
the most important issue of the entire campaign. barack obama comes froma family with a poor health history.
obama is age 47 and the media allowed him to issue a one page health statement. he needs to go to bethesda and take an actual physical.
here’s why:
barack hussein obama, sr, father dead at age 46, possible cause alcoholism.
stanley ann dunham, mother dead at age 52, cause cancer.
let’s get the physical done and post the results.
Posted by: doctor to celebrities | August 31, 2008, 12:18 am 12:18 am
Poor super rich girl. She’s offended.
Posted by: junior111 | August 31, 2008, 12:18 am 12:18 am
Obama won’t be satisfied until the US looks like Cuba where everyone, except government officials like himself, is poor and dependent upon the state for their food and shelter.
Posted by: Patrick C. | August 31, 2008, 12:18 am 12:18 am
Someone who focuses on voter’s issues to the extent that they don’t know how many houses they own might very likely be more in touch with the voters than an opponenet who is focusing mostly on how many houses he owns.
Posted by: Stuart | August 31, 2008, 12:20 am 12:20 am
Someone who focuses on voter’s issues to the extent that they don’t know how many houses they own might very likely be more in touch with the voters than an opponenet who is focusing mostly on how many houses he owns.
Posted by: Stuart | August 31, 2008, 12:20 am 12:20 am
All democrats seem to forget that it was the beloved Kennedys that built there fortune from bootlegging, John Kerry who made millions with two words, and Bill Clinton who brought drugs to the White House first. Just because you are wealthy doesn’t mean you aren’t in tune with the american working class (hint: they are your employees, or the employees of the companies you invest in). Its high time to look deeper into a candidate that has YOUR wallet in his best interest, not those of all the people around you.
Posted by: podlibertarian | August 31, 2008, 12:22 am 12:22 am
Note that Cindy McCain only mentions her parents working hard. She won the genetic lotto and now she is a whining because she won’t be First Lady. She is trash.
Posted by: Mary Elizabeth | August 31, 2008, 12:24 am 12:24 am
I can’t blame Mrs. McCain at all. The Obama people are grasping for life support after the Palin selection and, therefore, will say anything. They can’t help it.
Posted by: Larry Croft | August 31, 2008, 12:26 am 12:26 am
Obama is a socialist air head. This is America. The land of opportunity and home of the free. So what if McCain owns so many homes. So what if his wife owns them. Her family came to America and fulfilled their dream. They sought out to succeed. It is very typical of Obama to continue to criticize McCain, when he himself should be thankful that he was born and raised in the United States of America (so we hope). He’s succeded. And he’s obtained wealth. And I’m sure he’s earned that wealth legitimately. He and his wife are products of affirmative action, a handicap to get them where they’re at now. What a bafoon. Again, here’s a guy that is only relevant because so as long as people are dependent on government, he is empowered. I just wish people would stop feeling sorry for themselves, and instead of asking for government to bail them out, that they’d look within. The key is not with government. The key is to have enough pride to seek out the American dream.
Posted by: Mike from Texas | August 31, 2008, 12:26 am 12:26 am
Ask Donald Trump how many houses he owns I bet he would have to think about it too..its called investment properties you idiots….get a grip/ and to the one that said Cindy McCain never worked a day in her life you have got to be kidding. Do you think you keep a fortune like hers by filing your nails all day. I bet she can outwork any of the Obama clan.
Posted by: GETAGRIP | August 31, 2008, 12:26 am 12:26 am
I can’t believe how ugly the liberal comments are…maybe we can believe in “Audacity of Change” in these comments. Can we try a little civility?
Posted by: YesWeCan | August 31, 2008, 12:26 am 12:26 am
Senator Obama simply told the truth. Truth is always hard! http://www.chinationreport.com/ObamaBrotherInChina.html
Posted by: Chination | August 31, 2008, 12:26 am 12:26 am
I guess the real LEFT personalities are coming out of the woodwork. They can bash McCain for not knowing how many houses his wife owns, but the more important fact that B.O. thinks that he will be in command of the 60 States that he has traveled in, means nothing to their intellengence. Quote ” I have traveled to 57 States and have 2 more to go”. Then later he comments that the people of the state of EauClair worship him. No media coverage there.
Posted by: crash | August 31, 2008, 12:26 am 12:26 am
It’s time to give a standing ovation to Obama, the palgiarist. Throughout the primary campaign, he picked up the main talking points from Sen Clinton’s campaign, without ever coming up with a stirring idea of his own, in terms of handling complex issues of the day. Now, he has done even better. He has embraced the talking points of Al Gore and Bill Clinton. It is really a great job. What will he do when he is faced with situations to handle on his own, when he wouldn’t have the opportunity to fall back onhis support team, like 300 strong team fupporting him on foreign policy issues or that old hand from the so-called Washington style of politics, Joe Biden!
Posted by: Linda | August 31, 2008, 12:27 am 12:27 am
John McCain a woman user…
and makes his money off of Beer
Where are the fathers and mothers against drunk driving..
MADD…
Kennedey is running for President
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 12:29 am 12:29 am
Why does everyone refer to Obama as a Black man or African???
Does everyone forget his mother was a White woman!
I agree with Obama,
8 is ENOUGH!!!
Posted by: Debi from North Carolina | August 31, 2008, 12:29 am 12:29 am
The envious morons on the site are like parasites – they don’t want to work, they won’t fight for their country, they are cowards and denigrate women! Obama is a protege of larry sinclair – they do crack in limo’s & practice baeback love! obama & his supporters are:
Conniving
Underhanded
Nasty
Tarts!
Live it, Love it, OWN IT!
Posted by: Dr bob onit | August 31, 2008, 12:30 am 12:30 am
Out of touch? Obamas brother lives in a hut in Kenya and makes 12.00/year, and prays to a rock.
Does anyone know about the sweetheart loan Obama received to buy his lavish house? Can the average non educated, non senator get that loan? Live in that house? …and hes critisizing McCain?
Are his supporters for real? Are they really dumb enough to buy this stuff?
Is obamas global tax plan a good idea? Tax the US to pay for world poverty, and the kicker is that the UN would be in charge of this program.
Obama is a scary man, look past the change banners, start reading, and understand what this demon is really about.
Obama Hussein is not the answer.
Posted by: chris | August 31, 2008, 12:32 am 12:32 am
Simple folks, Obama hates white successful women..that’s why he didn’t pick Hillary as a VP and that’s why he will have Biden play bad cop in attacking Sarah Palin.
Posted by: AC
Quit thowing lies out on this site. Hilliary was not the best choice and had nothing to do with being white. You whites is never going to accept that a black man bet a white woman and now he is about to bet a white man. Plese don’t go on a shoting spree in Nov. 2008!
Posted by: gl | August 31, 2008, 12:34 am 12:34 am
If we’re going to use wealth to determine who’s in touch and out of touch then it’s time to look at the Democrat party as a whole. There is more ‘old money’ in the Democratic party than the republican party. Yes, some republicans make money in oil today. Oooh, evil. No what about Al Gore? Where did his mansions come from? The Kennedys? If you dig a little you might not like what you find. Out of touch? What does Al Gore know about working people? Oh… that they have money he can take by creating a trading system using carbon credits… Genius! Democrats are bigger scam artists than the Republicans could ever dream of being. So go ahead, tell me exactly how ‘in touch’ Al Gore, Harry Reid, Biden (aka Mr. MBNA) and Pelosi (the Sunday Morning Catholic) are with everyday working people. They aren’t. Oh, most importantly, Obama is an actor. Give him a script and he can character act as well as Tom Cruise… put him on the spot and he says, “where’s the script?”
Posted by: Bubba | August 31, 2008, 12:34 am 12:34 am
To hear the bigotry from both sides in this election is quite entertaining. You elephants and jack-asses are THE SAME. This two party system is a joke, the people are no longer in control (haven’t been for a while), and America is on the fast track to becoming a police state. So, thank you Republicans and thank you Democrats for, well, I can’t really think of anything to thank you for. I do thank Mrs. McCain, though, for the fine beverage I am currently enjoying- one of the few pleasures an avg. Joe like me can find these days.
Apathy ’08… Woohoo
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 12:34 am 12:34 am
Poor Cindy, maybe Michelle should tell George how offended she is that her husband put Obama’s daughters and step brother in his negative ads and has been running one of the dirtiest campaigns. This is the man who promised a clean campaign…Mr. Straight Talk.
Posted by: Cathy | August 31, 2008, 12:36 am 12:36 am
I find it amusing that the Democrats demonize the wealthy yet they are always pony up to them to donate to their campaigns. Why do I need to pay $1,000 a plate to attend a fundraiser to get close and personal to my candidate. Aren’t they for the little people. When was the last fundraiser they had that was the price of a movie ticket. Wake up middle class and low class people they are pandering to you and you gobble it up.
Posted by: MikeyC | August 31, 2008, 12:36 am 12:36 am
I find it amusing that the Democrats demonize the wealthy yet they are always pony up to them to donate to their campaigns. Why do I need to pay $1,000 a plate to attend a fundraiser to get close and personal to my candidate. Aren’t they for the little people. When was the last fundraiser they had that was the price of a movie ticket. Wake up middle class and low class people they are pandering to you and you gobble it up.
Posted by: MikeyC | August 31, 2008, 12:36 am 12:36 am
Folks need to get used to the fact that Obama is allowed to ruthlessly slander anyone he chooses. Also, anyone who has the Audacity to ask him anything about his close, 20 year associations with racists, terrorists, and Criminal Slum Lords, or anything else he doesn’t like, can expect to be slammed with bogus, horrifically expensive lawsuits. The actions have have no hope of prevailing in a just society, but thats irrelevant. The actions will silence these brave people until after the elections, and by then who cares? Ah, and how about McCain’s pick for Vice President? The Obama worshiping Liberal Elitists are hysterically whining and denouncing Mrs. Palin’s “lack of experience”. This even as her resume details valid and impressive managerial accomplishments in both the Public and Private sectors. Obama has accomplished nothing but being a part of some obscure community “organization”. Of his time in the Illinois Senate, he voted “Present” 130 times. Now a Federal Senator for two years, he has spent over a year of that campaigning. His only remote “accomplishment” is his meager voting record, which has earned the (dis)honor of acquiring the most liberal voting record in the Senate. The party of “Hope” and “Change” reek with the vile scent of hypocrisy, spin, racism, bigotry, elitism, chauvinism and slimy personal attacks.
Posted by: Karpy | August 31, 2008, 12:36 am 12:36 am
Folks need to get used to the fact that Obama is allowed to ruthlessly slander anyone he chooses. Also, anyone who has the Audacity to ask him anything about his close, 20 year associations with racists, terrorists, and Criminal Slum Lords, or anything else he doesn’t like, can expect to be slammed with bogus, horrifically expensive lawsuits. The actions have have no hope of prevailing in a just society, but thats irrelevant. The actions will silence these brave people until after the elections, and by then who cares? Ah, and how about McCain’s pick for Vice President? The Obama worshiping Liberal Elitists are hysterically whining and denouncing Mrs. Palin’s “lack of experience”. This even as her resume details valid and impressive managerial accomplishments in both the Public and Private sectors. Obama has accomplished nothing but being a part of some obscure community “organization”. Of his time in the Illinois Senate, he voted “Present” 130 times. Now a Federal Senator for two years, he has spent over a year of that campaigning. His only remote “accomplishment” is his meager voting record, which has earned him the (dis)honor of acquiring the most liberal voting record in the Senate. The party of “Hope” and “Change” reek with the vile scent of hypocrisy, spin, racism, bigotry, elitism, chauvinism and slimy personal attacks.
Posted by: Karpy | August 31, 2008, 12:37 am 12:37 am
At least Gov. Palin knows how many states there are and dosen’t avocating bombing Pakistan. Obumma is a purple lipped dolt.
Posted by: Machine Gun Kelly | August 31, 2008, 12:37 am 12:37 am
I could never in a bazillion years vote for Alinsky acolyte, the Marxist Dalai-bama even if he personally gave ME one of his OWN millions. Those who will vote for him are definitely within one of two camps: 1) gimme-gimme-gimme or 2) I-feel-guilty-because-I’ve-made-so-much-money-that-I-want-the-government-to-give-the-poor-some-of-YOURS.
Posted by: Dot | August 31, 2008, 12:38 am 12:38 am
Cindy McCain is a disgrace. Plagerizer, drug abuser and an elitist who spends over $500,000 a month in one AMEXP in June 2008. Her daughter $50,000 in the same month. She really feels your pain.
Palin is a disgrace. Its a slap in the face to all women in general and Republican women who are more qualified big time. McCain thinks women are stupid.
Posted by: Cassandra | August 31, 2008, 12:38 am 12:38 am
Obama’s campaign is like a re-mix album. Take all the good sound bites that aren’t his – from Lincoln, Kennedy, and Martin Luther King – shuffle together and play it loud. The only thing missing is a good bass track.
Too bad Obama can only lip sync…
Posted by: Yep | August 31, 2008, 12:40 am 12:40 am
Socialism is based on the principles of:
1. Victim hood – you are oppressed and a victim.
2 You owe me – society owes me because I exist….
3. Hatred for anyone and everyone that is successful. Obviously these people have not joined the victim club and should be destroyed!!!!!!
A vote for Obama is a vote for SOCIALISM and the destruction of the American dream.
Posted by: Fred | August 31, 2008, 12:41 am 12:41 am
I can not believe the right wing is complaining they are the first one the commment on the site with nasty comments against Obama and we us left wings say nasty things back to them the have a hissing fit. Start thowing bricks while living in a grass house and only will scatter the house.
Posted by: gl | August 31, 2008, 12:42 am 12:42 am
Socialism is based on the principles of:
1. Victim hood – you are oppressed and a victim.
2 You owe me – society owes me because I exist….
3. Hatred for anyone and everyone that is successful. Obviously these people have not joined the victim club and should be destroyed!!!!!!
A vote for Obama is a vote for SOCIALISM and the destruction of the American dream.
Posted by: Fred | August 31, 2008, 12:42 am 12:42 am
John McCain the Woman user.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 12:42 am 12:42 am
Shelly,
Before you start bashing the intelligence of McCain supporters you really need to read some of the postings from your fellow Obuma supporters…..Stupid is as Stupid does!!!
Posted by: GETAGRIP | August 31, 2008, 12:42 am 12:42 am
Would someone please explain to me why wealth, especially self made wealth, is so horrific? She took nothing from the Gov’t, taxpayers or anyone else. The folks constantly bitching about this obviously haven’t the talent or guts to make it on their own so it’s better to be provided for by the likes of Obama . . . Please . . . welcome to the Soviet Union circa 1950 . . .
Posted by: Independent | August 31, 2008, 12:43 am 12:43 am
This is what you get when multimillionaire republicans deal with multimillionaire democrats:
Republican: Lets continue to build on the fundamentals of the economy that allowed us to become wealthy.
Democrat: You have more money than me, what do you knnow about being an American?
Republican: I have more money, but you made more money in the last two years, so you obviously benefitted.
Democrat: But you have more money than me, you have to give that back and give it to everyone else.
Republican: What are you talking about, isn’t being a multimillionaire good enough for you?
Democrat: You have more money than me, you don’t know how hard life is in America.
Republican: Oh yeah, well how much money did your wife hide away when you influenced some key people into sending her business?
Democrat: Not as much money as your wife has. America will not be strong until our bank accounts are all equal, regardless of race, sexuality, intelligence, and work ethic.
Republican: Wouldn’t you like to discuss some issues? Maybe something related to the president’s primary role as commander and chief?
Democrat: You have more money than me. I only have $300 million, oh wait, officially its $97 million. You can’t understand the plight of the poor American the way I do.
Republican: I was once in a prison camp in vietnam for five years, isn’t that pretty poor?
Democrat: Yeah, but I was in Asia too. I even put up with the tough streets of Hawaii and then sank as low as the Chicago suburbs. I know what America needs.
Posted by: Calculating | August 31, 2008, 12:43 am 12:43 am
“I’m proud of what my dad and my mother did and what they built and left me. And I intend to carry their legacy as long as I can.”
Surely she meant to say “I intend to let their legacy carry me as long as I can.”
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 12:45 am 12:45 am
It amazes me how you people start hitting on Cindy McCain as being an adulterous woman.. Have you forgotten? Oh yeah.. you just put on your blinders when Bill the adulterous President disgraced the Whitehouse with his “Cigar” antics. Obama is nothing more than the liberal elite and you can expect no more change if he gets elected than what chenge we have seen from the ruling Democrats. Don’t give me the B.S. that GWB has blocked their initiatives because they could have pressed forward if they were so determined. Obama is pushing nothing other than the usual Democrat rhetoric they have been pushing for the last 30 years.. Research it and you will see.. When they do get in office you can expect they will not fufill any campaign promise at all. Is Obama really in touch with the middle class??? Absoruckinflutely NOT. He’s known nothing but elitism for most of his life.
Posted by: Robert in Georgia | August 31, 2008, 12:49 am 12:49 am
The problem is not her weath, it is the fact they have so much wealth they have not clue how many house they have and most of us don’t have one or trying to hold on to the one they may have. The right wing will never get it just like McShame! Get out of the White House and this is your 60 days eviction notice! Obama/Biden 2008
Posted by: gl | August 31, 2008, 12:49 am 12:49 am
omentum says “I sure hope she donates money to Alcoholics Anonymous. She surely provides them with customers.”
First of all:
Tradition Seven of A.A. says “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions”
Second: Quit hoping and do some research to what she does donate her mone too.
I know for a fact that our local Budwieser distributor donates tons of money for sober grads/madd/ and all kinds of alcohol related programs.
Posted by: Roger | August 31, 2008, 12:50 am 12:50 am
“The perfect totalitarian state is one where the all powerful political bosses and their army of managers, control a population of slaves who do not have to be coerced because they love their servitude”. — Aldus Huxley, Brave New World
fools
Posted by: Dr Franklin | August 31, 2008, 12:52 am 12:52 am
“The perfect totalitarian state is one where the all powerful political bosses and their army of managers, control a population of slaves who do not have to be coerced because they love their servitude”. — Aldus Huxley, Brave New World
fools
Posted by: Dr Franklin | August 31, 2008, 12:52 am 12:52 am
The straight jacket express looks more like an updated version of Gilligan’s Island with Ginger on board…and she brought the Skipper too.
Posted by: annie | August 31, 2008, 12:52 am 12:52 am
Talk about inane programs what about no child left behind? Ask any teacher.
Posted by: A.kestrel | August 31, 2008, 12:53 am 12:53 am
Hahahaha….oh annie….I don’t get it
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 12:54 am 12:54 am
Character and Individualism are incomprehensible to Obama and the mindless hoards who flock to his Munich-like rallies. These spectacles only reinforce the belief that America is in decline, a Nation of Whiners. A aura of hysteria surrounds the entire Obama campaign and its profoundly-empty rhetoric.
Posted by: Mark | August 31, 2008, 12:54 am 12:54 am
Obama does’nt understand it is not a crime to own many houses in America. Since Obama was never raised in America, he does’nt know what Americans think.
He and his affirmative action America hating wife dont understand what America is all about, which is hard workd and free to spend your own money and not receiving the help of convicted felons in buying a mansion like Obama did.
Posted by: Greg h | August 31, 2008, 12:58 am 12:58 am
I often think the ABC comment section exists sole for foreign observers such as myself to laugh my ass off. Tonight, for example, I learned that Obama is communist (I guess they changed the meaning of the word recently and I didn’t hear); a terrorist; and while not the anti-christ himself, he is here to pave the way for the anti-christ. Anyway, enjoy yourselves on the way down, just try not to take the rest of us with you.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 12:59 am 12:59 am
To paraphrase Ronald Reagan, ” . . . now there you go again”.
John McCain’s supporters (including Cindy) just cannot be honest. They spin Obama’s accusations of McCain by twisting Obama’s words. Obama is not against wealth. Obama said all should aspire to the good life.
Obama’s complaint against McCain is that he “talks-the-talk, but does not walk-the-walk”. In other words, McCain pretend he is concerned about the middle-class, but his actions speak differently.
McCain gives tax breaks to companies shipping American jobs overseas, but does nothing to help generate new American jobs. McCain say he loves our military, but he actually voted on multiple occasions against veteran benefits that would help veterans with their war wounds. That is a fact. John McCain votes for huge tax breaks to bail out banks and financial institutions, but tell the individual and small business person they are on their own.
So when John McCain says he cares about the average Joe living paycheck to paycheck, you that is not true when he must check his staff to determine how many homes he has. To put it simply McCain is out of touch with the average hardworking, tax paying American struggling day-today with issues like mortgage payments, foreclosure, college tuition, lost jobs, good paying jobs, cost of gas and energy, credit, price of groceries, devalued stock options, financial savings, and so much more.
Posted by: Perusing-Through | August 31, 2008, 12:59 am 12:59 am
Barack Stalin Obama does not leave much hope with his socialistic changes!
Posted by: lee | August 31, 2008, 1:02 am 1:02 am
Hmmmm… Sounds like many people on here have forgotten that Obama has also lived a priviliged life thanks to his grandparents. He is a millionare people. Can any millionare understand middle class life or issues??? He doesn’t deal with what it’s like not to be able to feed his kids or his hater of a wife. He doesn’t have to worry about whether or not he has enough gas to get to work. This is why people are sick of ‘politicians’.
Posted by: IndieGirl AZ | August 31, 2008, 1:02 am 1:02 am
McCain walks in step with Bush. He doesn’t get it. He doesn’t understand how difficult it is for the middle class. No, to McCain. Yes, to Obama!
Posted by: M. Santos | August 31, 2008, 1:02 am 1:02 am
THE REPUBLICANS
YOU GUYS HATE IT WHEN A DEM CAN READ YOUR FUTURE DON’T YOU..HERE IT IS..
AT FIRST REPUBLICANS THE NEWS OF GOV PALIN MADE ME FEEL A LITTLE FEAR BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY AND THOUGHT I’AM A WOMAN PALIN A WOMAN I’LL GIVE HER A LOOK, BUT NOW..THE TRUTH IS CLEAR. LISTEN UP PEOPLE LISTEN UP
WOMAN AND MEN OF THE COUNTRY..WE ARE TIRED OF THE REPUBLICANS GAMES..NOW THERE ARE USING A WOMAN..HILLARY FOUGHT A HARD RACE..BUT THE DEMS DIDN’T USE..SHE JUST DIDN’T WIN. BUT WE LOVE HER. WHAT JOHN MCCAIN WAS CRUEL TO WOMAN..WAS INSULT TO WOMAN AND I KNOW IT WILL BACKFIRE..WHY BECAUSE WE WOMAN AR SMARTER THAN WHAT HE THINKS..
HERE’ THERE STORY..
HEY GEORGE,
Did you happen to ask Cindy where her and John Mccain get their wealth from?
From BEER RIGHT? From selling alcohol Right?
Do we really want to go there where are the mothers and against drunk drivers. All the many americans and people in general killed from alcohol ALL THE ABUSE THAT COMES FROM ALCOHOL USE..
OH BUT THEY HAVE MILLIONS, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM SELLING THIS JUNK..
OH we don’t want to go there..
Than Cindy McCain with all these American losing their homes she is worried about someone saying something about seven homes.. PLEASE…
This is apart of McCain’s new Strategy first use a woman by picking Palin for his own political needs., than have your wife go on ABC and start speaking against directly at Obama for the house thing which is true.
Next what the Republican wants so is all of the woman voters who voted for Hillary..so
what’s going to happen is they are going and have already started
THE SEXISM CHARGE
OH ITS COMING
This is plan to pull the woman voters over..
It is so sad I mean sad that John McCain the war hero the one who is suppose to be above all of all this use a woman for his own political gain..
use..I’m insulted as a woman and I hope the news channels all of them call it like it is a GIMMICK.
If woman are going to stand for this and let John McCain get away with using a woman..I just can’t see it..
The republican is so despite that they don’t care about country first they and
Bush McCain only care about one agenda wwinning at all cost even if it means putting country last.
I’m insulted as woman when John McCain put his politcal agenda ahead of womans right true moment..
What a stump a cheap trick to insult woman aroung in the United States and around the world world..
John McCain is using a woman in the worse way..for his manly needs for his desire to be president..
That’s what we need right woman thats all we need is another man using a woman..
Now you can’t say the same for Obama yes he could have chosen Hillary to unite the party for woman sake, but he didn’t Obama respects woman John McCain use woman..
He left and cheated on his first wife,, for Cindy the RICH LADY…
USE WOMAN
HE PUT HILLARY IN HIS AD to fake like he cared about her..yeah if hillary was running against John McCain he and the republican party would be saying bad things about her..but he used her in his ad
USE WOMAN
Now its Palin..John McCain runnin on Bush’s Policies..Wow..AND found himself losing..which is what is going to happen..
But what does he do… he uses Palin..
USE WOMAN
John McCain is user of Woman..
I’AM NOT A JOHN MCCAIN SUPPORTER BUT I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE
JOHN MCCAIN CHEATED ON HIS WIFE FOR CINDY MCCAIN..THE RICH LADY.
WOMAN USER.
JOHN MCCAIN USED HILLARY CLINTON AND HER SUPPORTERS IN HIS AD TO FAKE LIKE HE CARED ABOUT HER. THAT’S ONLY BECAUSE SHE WASN’T RUNNING AGAINST HER..IF HE WAS HE WOULD BE SLAMMING HER AND BILL CLINTON..
WOMAN USER..
CAN SOMEONE SAY BACKFIRE.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 1:02 am 1:02 am
THE REPUBLICANS
YOU GUYS HATE IT WHEN A DEM CAN READ YOUR FUTURE DON’T YOU..HERE IT IS..
AT FIRST REPUBLICANS THE NEWS OF GOV PALIN MADE ME FEEL A LITTLE FEAR BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY AND THOUGHT I’AM A WOMAN PALIN A WOMAN I’LL GIVE HER A LOOK, BUT NOW..THE TRUTH IS CLEAR. LISTEN UP PEOPLE LISTEN UP
WOMAN AND MEN OF THE COUNTRY..WE ARE TIRED OF THE REPUBLICANS GAMES..NOW THERE ARE USING A WOMAN..HILLARY FOUGHT A HARD RACE..BUT THE DEMS DIDN’T USE..SHE JUST DIDN’T WIN. BUT WE LOVE HER. WHAT JOHN MCCAIN WAS CRUEL TO WOMAN..WAS INSULT TO WOMAN AND I KNOW IT WILL BACKFIRE..WHY BECAUSE WE WOMAN AR SMARTER THAN WHAT HE THINKS..
HERE’ THERE STORY..
HEY GEORGE,
Did you happen to ask Cindy where her and John Mccain get their wealth from?
From BEER RIGHT? From selling alcohol Right?
Do we really want to go there where are the mothers and against drunk drivers. All the many americans and people in general killed from alcohol ALL THE ABUSE THAT COMES FROM ALCOHOL USE..
OH BUT THEY HAVE MILLIONS, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM SELLING THIS JUNK..
OH we don’t want to go there..
Than Cindy McCain with all these American losing their homes she is worried about someone saying something about seven homes.. PLEASE…
This is apart of McCain’s new Strategy first use a woman by picking Palin for his own political needs., than have your wife go on ABC and start speaking against directly at Obama for the house thing which is true.
Next what the Republican wants so is all of the woman voters who voted for Hillary..so
what’s going to happen is they are going and have already started
THE SEXISM CHARGE
OH ITS COMING
This is plan to pull the woman voters over..
It is so sad I mean sad that John McCain the war hero the one who is suppose to be above all of all this use a woman for his own political gain..
use..I’m insulted as a woman and I hope the news channels all of them call it like it is a GIMMICK.
If woman are going to stand for this and let John McCain get away with using a woman..I just can’t see it..
The republican is so despite that they don’t care about country first they and
Bush McCain only care about one agenda wwinning at all cost even if it means putting country last.
I’m insulted as woman when John McCain put his politcal agenda ahead of womans right true moment..
What a stump a cheap trick to insult woman aroung in the United States and around the world world..
John McCain is using a woman in the worse way..for his manly needs for his desire to be president..
That’s what we need right woman thats all we need is another man using a woman..
Now you can’t say the same for Obama yes he could have chosen Hillary to unite the party for woman sake, but he didn’t Obama respects woman John McCain use woman..
He left and cheated on his first wife,, for Cindy the RICH LADY…
USE WOMAN
HE PUT HILLARY IN HIS AD to fake like he cared about her..yeah if hillary was running against John McCain he and the republican party would be saying bad things about her..but he used her in his ad
USE WOMAN
Now its Palin..John McCain runnin on Bush’s Policies..Wow..AND found himself losing..which is what is going to happen..
But what does he do… he uses Palin..
USE WOMAN
John McCain is user of Woman..
I’AM NOT A JOHN MCCAIN SUPPORTER BUT I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE
JOHN MCCAIN CHEATED ON HIS WIFE FOR CINDY MCCAIN..THE RICH LADY.
WOMAN USER.
JOHN MCCAIN USED HILLARY CLINTON AND HER SUPPORTERS IN HIS AD TO FAKE LIKE HE CARED ABOUT HER. THAT’S ONLY BECAUSE SHE WASN’T RUNNING AGAINST HER..IF HE WAS HE WOULD BE SLAMMING HER AND BILL CLINTON..
WOMAN USER..
CAN SOMEONE SAY BACKFIRE.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 1:02 am 1:02 am
Lots of dumb out here tonight.
Funny, this “self made” wealth being discussed. Cindy McCain did nothing herself other than be born. It was all given to her.
Who really cares though?
The issue has been and continues to be that McCain is out of touch. You know, pretty much clueless as to what is going on around him.
Test:
How many homes do you own?
You see how easy that was to answer?
NOW, do you see how out of touch McCain is?
Wake up and stop pretending that you really like this guy. You are all looking pretty stupid.
As far as the racist losers that have no ability to sound even remotely intelligent, you guys are in for a rude awakening.
Posted by: Mark | August 31, 2008, 1:03 am 1:03 am
Most Americans won’t vote for someone who’s major life influences include:
A racist America hater
A domestic terrorist
Nor will most Americans vote for a candidate with not 1, not 2, but 3 muslim names.
Hussein’s experience includes:
doling out $$ from a terrorist slush fund.
voting “present.”
Posted by: Judge Smails | August 31, 2008, 1:04 am 1:04 am
Both of the individuals running for office are stooges and each party is diseased and decadent. In the past Republicans (the actual conservatives) were actually interested in conserving America. Those days are gone.
Democrats openly oppose this country and its stepford followers pledge allegiance to the “change” mantra – regardless of whether the change is defined or makes any sense. Their ultimate goal is the destruction of this country – there is no underlying cohesion or clear exposition of what they want to replace it with. For this, it may be revealing to consider the Darwinian struggle between Clinton and the Obama.
While challenges to the spouse of McCain are understandable, keep in mind that Joe Kennedy was a hard-core mob criminal that made promises to get his son elected that ended up getting him killed.
Posted by: xyz | August 31, 2008, 1:06 am 1:06 am
Hey Indygirl, Obama may be a millionaire, but at least he earned it himself. Before his books came out he was busy paying student loans off. McCain married into astounding wealth and probably hasn’t had to bother thinking about money since.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:07 am 1:07 am
Stop the hate.
You don’t like that party or the other, got it! You don’t have to be jerks about it.
Once you can talk about your position without relegating yourself to throwing insults around, then you can consider yourself an adult.
Posted by: Rob from Colorado | August 31, 2008, 1:07 am 1:07 am
“Nor will most Americans vote for a candidate with not 1, not 2, but 3 muslim names.” -Judge Smails
Is that because most Americans are racist?
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:10 am 1:10 am
THE REPUBLICANS
YOU GUYS HATE IT WHEN A DEM CAN READ YOUR FUTURE DON’T YOU..HERE IT IS..
AT FIRST REPUBLICANS THE NEWS OF GOV PALIN MADE ME FEEL A LITTLE FEAR BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY AND THOUGHT I’AM A WOMAN PALIN IS A WOMAN I’LL GIVE HER A LOOK, BUT NOW..THE TRUTH IS CLEAR. LISTEN UP PEOPLE LISTEN UP
WOMAN AND MEN OF THE COUNTRY..WE ARE TIRED OF THE REPUBLICANS GAMES..NOW THERE ARE USING A WOMAN..HILLARY FOUGHT A HARD RACE..BUT THE DEMS DIDN’T USE..SHE JUST DIDN’T WIN. BUT WE LOVE HER. WHAT JOHN MCCAIN WAS CRUEL TO WOMAN..WAS INSULT TO WOMAN AND I KNOW IT WILL BACKFIRE..WHY BECAUSE WE WOMAN ARE SMARTER THAN WHAT HE THINKS..
HERE’ THERE STORY..
HEY GEORGE,
Did you happen to ask Cindy where her and John Mccain get their wealth from?
From BEER RIGHT? From selling alcohol Right?
Do we really want to go there where are the mothers and against drunk drivers. All the many americans and people in general killed from alcohol ALL THE ABUSE THAT COMES FROM ALCOHOL USE..
OH BUT THEY HAVE MILLIONS, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM SELLING THIS JUNK..
OH we don’t want to go there..
Than Cindy McCain with all these American losing their homes she is worried about someone saying something about seven homes.. PLEASE…
This is apart of McCain’s new Strategy first use a woman by picking Palin for his own political needs., than have your wife go on ABC and start speaking against directly at Obama for the house thing which is true.
Next what the Republican wants so is all of the woman voters who voted for Hillary..so
what’s going to happen is they are going and have already started
THE SEXISM CHARGE
OH ITS COMING
This is plan to pull the woman voters over..
It is so sad I mean sad that John McCain the war hero the one who is suppose to be above all of all this use a woman for his own political gain..
use..I’m insulted as a woman and I hope the news channels all of them call it like it is a GIMMICK.
If woman are going to stand for this and let John McCain get away with using a woman..I just can’t see it..
The republican is so despite that they don’t care about country first they and
Bush McCain only care about one agenda wwinning at all cost even if it means putting country last.
I’m insulted as woman when John McCain put his politcal agenda ahead of womans right true moment..
What a stump a cheap trick to insult woman aroung in the United States and around the world world..
John McCain is using a woman in the worse way..for his manly needs for his desire to be president..
That’s what we need right woman thats all we need is another man using a woman..
Now you can’t say the same for Obama yes he could have chosen Hillary to unite the party for woman sake, but he didn’t Obama respects woman John McCain use woman..
He left and cheated on his first wife,, for Cindy the RICH LADY…
USE WOMAN
HE PUT HILLARY IN HIS AD to fake like he cared about her..yeah if hillary was running against John McCain he and the republican party would be saying bad things about her..but he used her in his ad
USE WOMAN
Now its Palin..John McCain runnin on Bush’s Policies..Wow..AND found himself losing..which is what is going to happen..
But what does he do… he uses Palin..
USE WOMAN
John McCain is user of Woman..
I’AM NOT A JOHN MCCAIN SUPPORTER BUT I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE
JOHN MCCAIN CHEATED ON HIS WIFE FOR CINDY MCCAIN..THE RICH LADY.
WOMAN USER.
JOHN MCCAIN USED HILLARY CLINTON AND HER SUPPORTERS IN HIS AD TO FAKE LIKE HE CARED ABOUT HER. THAT’S ONLY BECAUSE SHE WASN’T RUNNING AGAINST HER..IF HE WAS HE WOULD BE SLAMMING HER AND BILL CLINTON..
WOMAN USER..
CAN SOMEONE SAY BACKFIRE.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 1:10 am 1:10 am
I am a life-long democratic woman who supported Hillary Clinton along with 18 million others. I keep hearing Democratic strategists declaring that we “disgruntled Hillary supporters” will not vote for McCain simply because he chose a woman to be his VP. But this is NOT TRUE!
Now what Americans needs to know is that I along with thousands of other Hillary supporters WILL be voting for McCain and Sarah Palin because we WANT to see a woman as VP and voters like myself see it as a brilliant move by McCain to reach out to us women voters.
The TVangelists threaten us of Roe V Wade being overturn but fail to mention that both Bush administrations were Pro-Life and women still have the right to chose.
We are sending a message to our Democratic Party leadership like Pelosi and Reed that THEY are not in charge of chosing our Nominee, WE the people are!
When Obama began winning caucuses Delegates were told to vote for Obama early in the Election, then when delegates had second thoughts they were threatened! When Colorado Democratic Party leader Billy Compton intimidated Sacha Millstone asking her to resign as a Delegate because she had second thoughts on Obama was outrageous! When the sexist/racist Emil Jones called Delmarie Cobb who supported Hillary an “Uncle Tom” infuriates us women!
We women are not going to “fall in line” behind Obama who has less experience then Palin in public office. At least with McCain and Palin they have proven that they can actually bring about change in our government and not just talk about it. As a woman I can’t beieve that it is the Republican Party who chose a woman as their VP. It shows the sexism that exists in our current Democratic Party and it is disgraceful!
I hope that the media will politely correct the assertions of the Democratic Strategists who dare suggest that the 18 million Hillary voters are going to back Obama because it’s not happening now, and our numbers are growing everyday to bring our vote to McCain and Palin!
Posted by: Alicia | August 31, 2008, 1:11 am 1:11 am
Holy s**t Betty,
Please do not write again. I don’t even know, or care, what you wrote because after I saw the sheer length and the utterly childish grammar and usage that you employed in your writing, thoughts of my Nana burning alive, screaming at the top of her lungs in HELL, came to mind. It was not pretty. Please, for the sake of all that is good, do not post again.
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 1:11 am 1:11 am
betty, you don’t have to keep posting the same message with the caps lock on. I appreciate that you like Obama, but it makes you seem like you have bipolar disorder.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:13 am 1:13 am
It is true she inherited a fortune but she was able to build her fortune exponetially. I am a working class man but do not hold an individuals success against them. She has put millions into charity and is more accomplished than Michele.
Posted by: Joey Clams | August 31, 2008, 1:13 am 1:13 am
To all the idiots on this commentary, listen up!! OBAMA IS NOT AGAINST WEALTH. OBAMA ASPIRES ALL TO THE GOOD LIFE. BUT OBAMA IS AGAINST JOHN McCAIN FOR PRETENDING HE CARES ABOUT THE MIDDLE-CLASS.
JOHN McCAIN “TALKS-THE-TALK, BUT DOES NOT WALK-THE-WALK”. NODOBY CARES WHETHER McCAIN HAS ONE HOME OR TEN HOMES. BUT DON’T PRETEND YOU UNDERSTAND THE MIDDLE-CLASS WHEN YOUR ECONOMIC ADVISER PHIL GRAMM TELL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO ‘EAT CAKE AND STOP WHINING’, WHILE McCAIN IS CLUELESS TO THE NUMBER OF HOMES HE HAS, AND THANKS THE ECONOMY IS JUST FINE.
Posted by: Persuing-Through | August 31, 2008, 1:14 am 1:14 am
Cindy Mccain is only secretely trying to diffuse Americans reaction to her speech next week, there is no way she can identify with ordinary Americans.Expect more of her father and little specifics on her next week. Also expect her to trump up her charity work.
Posted by: jayjay | August 31, 2008, 1:14 am 1:14 am
To Rove and Msame trols are all we can tell who you are OBAMA 08
Posted by: nav vet | August 31, 2008, 1:15 am 1:15 am
To Rove and Msame trols are all we can tell who you are OBAMA 08!
Posted by: nav vet | August 31, 2008, 1:15 am 1:15 am
How about the 57 states that Obama visited? The press seem to have forgotten that real fast.
Posted by: Mac | August 31, 2008, 1:16 am 1:16 am
You can tell by the libs who post their comments here got their talking points by watching the class warfare convention. Shame on you for living the American dream, but you nimrods don’t realize that a lot of your lib heros are rich too. Why is it that when everytime you look at the financial records of candidtes the GOP gives more to the poor than the libs by 2 to 1 everytime. Must of forgot about the Kerry’s 4 years ago, you people are such hypocrites, your pathetic!
Posted by: al | August 31, 2008, 1:18 am 1:18 am
“To Rove and Msame trols are all we can tell who you are OBAMA 08!”
-It is amazing to me how many peoples’ posts make absolutely no coherent sense.
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 1:19 am 1:19 am
Republicans like calling people names and they hate when the truth comes out..
McCain is woman user..plain and simple and if you can’t see this and all you care is gender and race and the directions of this country than vote McCain, but if you want to see this country move in the right directions than OBAMA WILL BE PRESIDENT.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 1:19 am 1:19 am
Republicans like calling people names and they hate when the truth comes out..
McCain is woman user..plain and simple and if you can’t see this and all you care is gender and race and the directions of this country than vote McCain, but if you want to see this country move in the right directions than OBAMA WILL BE PRESIDENT.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 1:19 am 1:19 am
Linus Bern – the only reason you can read this in english is cause of us dumb arse americans. You’re welcome.
John McCain doesnt buy houses. His wife does. Let me know of a wife that has enough money to buy a freaking house that she wants and doesnt buy it. I want that wife. This may sound sexist, but as far as my ignorant self knows it is true. The defaults on the houses are because of the wifes, guys only want a bed and a garage.
And who was Obama’s buddy that helped buy his house???(the one found guilty)??
Posted by: Roger | August 31, 2008, 1:19 am 1:19 am
Linus Bern – the only reason you can read this in english is cause of us dumb arse americans. You’re welcome.
John McCain doesnt buy houses. His wife does. Let me know of a wife that has enough money to buy a freaking house that she wants and doesnt buy it. I want that wife. This may sound sexist, but as far as my ignorant self knows it is true. The defaults on the houses are because of the wifes, guys only want a bed and a garage.
And who was Obama’s buddy that helped buy his house???(the one found guilty)??
Posted by: Roger | August 31, 2008, 1:19 am 1:19 am
Mac, I think that probably blew over so quickly because it was quite apparent that it was an error in speaking rather than an actual belief that there are 57 states, unlike say McCain saying that Iraq and Pakistan share a border.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:20 am 1:20 am
For the people who keep mentioning the fact she made her money selling “beer” or “alcohol” need to remember one thing. The embodiment of your party (Kennedy’s) made their money from bootlegging moonshine during prohibition.
Posted by: Randy | August 31, 2008, 1:21 am 1:21 am
I am really tired of hearing about about candidates wives. Cindy McCain is not running for president so I do not give a damn what she thinks. She needs to chill and down a cold one from one of her distilleries.
Posted by: Joe Bilatani | August 31, 2008, 1:21 am 1:21 am
If i recall correctly, John Mccain was the one saying that Obama was inexeprienced, what does she think about that? didnt Mccain attack obama in the first place! he wanted it and he should therefore bare the consequences of it.
Posted by: unbelievable | August 31, 2008, 1:22 am 1:22 am
If i recall correctly, John Mccain was the one saying that Obama was inexeprienced, what does she think about that? didnt Mccain attack obama in the first place! he wanted it and he should therefore bare the consequences of it.
Posted by: unbelievable | August 31, 2008, 1:22 am 1:22 am
Hey Cindy yeah you say your mom and dad left you all the money! What about your sisters. You said you are the only child. You disown your own sisters. Then you made it so that they did not get a penny. You had the same mother. So you came from the same body as your sisters. Now, this is how low can you go.
Posted by: MR.B | August 31, 2008, 1:23 am 1:23 am
Oh you can’t hit Obama’s family or he’ll cry foul even though his wife is an American-cracker hating, elitist snob who is every bit a racist as those guys in sheets who burn crosses, and as racist as their racist pastor. But just like a snake in a ground he’ll go after other men’s wife and their fortunes. McCain doesn’t really live in his wives houses say for their main estate in Arizona and his condo in Virginia, as it is reported as well as the fact that a couple homes house elderly family members.
Posted by: Matt | August 31, 2008, 1:23 am 1:23 am
Linus,
You can’t accurately judge that the same isn’t true of McCain’s senior moment.
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 1:23 am 1:23 am
I don’t care how many homes McCain has or if he remembers. He served his country honorably and paid a horrible price for it. Obama or Sotereo, whoever he is, doesn’t even now know many states this country has, 57 or 58, he wasn’t sure. He has a socialist Marxist agenda for America and last week was sued in Philadelphia; he may not even be a citizen as his family says he was born in Kenya. I don’t always agree with McCain but he is loyal to America and Cindy would be a classy First Lady unlike the ugly hateful Michele who has never been proud of America until her husband defrauded Americans into believing him. I have always been proud of my country. If Osama and Michele aren’t, move to Kenya or Indonesia where you won’t have free speech.
Posted by: Alice Harris | August 31, 2008, 1:24 am 1:24 am
Let me guess, her parents distributed beer during the prohibition when it was illegal. That’s how a lot of people became Rich. Breaking the law. What a great legacy.
Posted by: arugulaNewYork | Aug 30, 2008 2:37:41 PM
You mean like Joseph P. Kennedy and his clan?
Posted by: cyberties | August 31, 2008, 1:25 am 1:25 am
Roger, I have no problem with someone marrying into wealth. I wish my girlfriend had that kind of cash. Just don’t try and tell me they made it themselves, and don’t tell me someone who has more houses than they can remember knows what its like to struggle to pay a mortgage.
(I think I’m more grateful to the English for the fact that I can speak english. Sorry if I hurt your feelings.)
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:26 am 1:26 am
OBAMA IS NOT AGAINST WEALTH. OBAMA ASPIRES ALL TO THE GOOD LIFE. BUT OBAMA IS AGAINST JOHN McCAIN FOR PRETENDING HE CARES ABOUT THE MIDDLE-CLASS.
JOHN McCAIN “TALKS-THE-TALK, BUT DOES NOT WALK-THE-WALK”. NODOBY CARES WHETHER McCAIN HAS ONE HOME OR TEN HOMES. BUT DON’T PRETEND YOU UNDERSTAND THE MIDDLE-CLASS WHEN YOUR ECONOMIC ADVISER PHIL GRAMM TELL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO ‘EAT CAKE AND STOP WHINING’, WHILE McCAIN IS CLUELESS TO THE NUMBER OF HOMES HE HAS, AND THINK THE ECONOMY IS JUST FINE.
Posted by: Perusing-Through | August 31, 2008, 1:27 am 1:27 am
DON’T BE SCARED TO READ THIS..SOMETIMES THE TRUTH HURTS..
MAYBE ITS ABC EMPLOYEES MAYBE ITS REAL BLOGGERS WHO HATE WHEN SOMEONE BLOGS THE TRUTH AND IS AHEAD OF THE NEWS..
THE TRUTH IS MCCAIN IS USING PALIN MAYBE SHE KNOWS MAYBE SHE DOESN’T CARE AND CERTAINLY THE REPUBLICANS NEEDED SOMETHING SO USING HER DOESN’T MATTER..
GOV PALIN IS A WOMAN AND THIS WOMAN IS BEING USED SO ALL YOU WOMAN WHO SAY YOU SUPPORT WOMAN’S RIGHTS, BUT YET COULD STAND FOR THIS THAN I HAVE TO ASK MYSELF AS A WOMAN WHAT REALLY GOING HERE..IS IT HATE FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE IS A BLACK MAN..BECAUSE IF YOU BELIEVE A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE AND IF YOU BELIEVE THE TROOPS SHOULD COME HOME THAN VOTING FOR GOV PALIN AND THE BUSH MCCAINS MAKES NO SENSE..
THIS MAKES SENSE.
THE REPUBLICANS
YOU GUYS HATE IT WHEN A DEM CAN READ YOUR FUTURE DON’T YOU..HERE IT IS..
AT FIRST REPUBLICANS THE NEWS OF GOV PALIN MADE ME FEEL A LITTLE FEAR BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY AND THOUGHT I’AM A WOMAN PALIN IS A WOMAN I’LL GIVE HER A LOOK, BUT NOW..THE TRUTH IS CLEAR. LISTEN UP PEOPLE LISTEN UP
WOMAN AND MEN OF THE COUNTRY..WE ARE TIRED OF THE REPUBLICANS GAMES..NOW THERE ARE USING A WOMAN..HILLARY FOUGHT A HARD RACE..BUT THE DEMS DIDN’T USE HER..SHE JUST DIDN’T WIN. BUT WE LOVE HER. WHAT JOHN MCCAIN DID WAS CRUEL TO WOMAN.. IT WAS AN INSULT TO WOMAN AND I KNOW IT WILL BACKFIRE..WHY BECAUSE WE WOMAN ARE SMARTER THAN WHAT HE THINKS..
HERE’ THERE STORY..
HEY GEORGE,
Did you happen to ask Cindy where her and John Mccain get their wealth from?
From BEER RIGHT? From selling alcohol Right?
Do we really want to go there where are the mothers and against drunk drivers. All the many americans and people in general killed from alcohol ALL THE ABUSE THAT COMES FROM ALCOHOL USE..
OH BUT THEY HAVE MILLIONS, BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM SELLING THIS JUNK..
OH we don’t want to go there..
Than Cindy McCain with all these American losing their homes she is worried about someone saying something about seven homes.. PLEASE…
This is apart of McCain’s new Strategy first use a woman by picking Palin for his own political needs., than have your wife go on ABC and start speaking against directly at Obama for the house thing which is true.
Next what the Republican wants so is all of the woman voters who voted for Hillary..so
what’s going to happen is they are going and have already started
THE SEXISM CHARGE
OH ITS COMING
This is plan to pull the woman voters over..
It is so sad I mean sad that John McCain the war hero the one who is suppose to be above all of all this use a woman for his own political gain..
use..I’m insulted as a woman and I hope the news channels all of them call it like it is a GIMMICK.
If woman are going to stand for this and let John McCain get away with using a woman..I just can’t see it..
The republican is so despite that they don’t care about country first they and
Bush McCain only care about one agenda wwinning at all cost even if it means putting country last.
I’m insulted as woman when John McCain put his politcal agenda ahead of womans right true moment..
What a stump a cheap trick to insult woman aroung in the United States and around the world world..
John McCain is using a woman in the worse way..for his manly needs for his desire to be president..
That’s what we need right woman thats all we need is another man using a woman..
Now you can’t say the same for Obama yes he could have chosen Hillary to unite the party for woman sake, but he didn’t Obama respects woman John McCain use woman..
He left and cheated on his first wife,, for Cindy the RICH LADY…
USE WOMAN
HE PUT HILLARY IN HIS AD to fake like he cared about her..yeah if hillary was running against John McCain he and the republican party would be saying bad things about her..but he used her in his ad
USE WOMAN
Now its Palin..John McCain runnin on Bush’s Policies..Wow..AND found himself losing..which is what is going to happen..
But what does he do… he uses Palin..
USE WOMAN
John McCain is user of Woman..
I’AM NOT A JOHN MCCAIN SUPPORTER BUT I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE
JOHN MCCAIN CHEATED ON HIS WIFE FOR CINDY MCCAIN..THE RICH LADY.
WOMAN USER.
JOHN MCCAIN USED HILLARY CLINTON AND HER SUPPORTERS IN HIS AD TO FAKE LIKE HE CARED ABOUT HER. THAT’S ONLY BECAUSE SHE WASN’T RUNNING AGAINST HER..IF HE WAS HE WOULD BE SLAMMING HER AND BILL CLINTON..
WOMAN USER..
CAN SOMEONE SAY BACKFIRE.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 1:27 am 1:27 am
Class envy…first tool of the communists
Posted by: Big C | August 31, 2008, 1:27 am 1:27 am
Alicia,
You may want to consider the Supreme Court, if Roe v Wade is important to you…seeing that you brought it up.
This president started the stacking of the court, the next one will probably have 1-3 new appointments.
McCain on your side of that issue? Not a chance. Go ahead and vote for him.
AS far as Obama’s resume goes, you may want to check it out for yourself as opposed to listen to what others tell you about it…you may actually be impressed with what he has done.
Regarding sexism, well, you hve the right to vote however you want. If I were you, I’d go with McCain since he likes to call his wife a Trollop and a C**t. Plus he likes to cheat on his wives. Certainly no sexism issues there.
And last but not least…18 million? Not even close.
Hillary supporters are way to smart to fall for this lame attempt by McCain to get their votes. Palin? Please.
Posted by: Mark | August 31, 2008, 1:28 am 1:28 am
So,according to the Obama camp, McCain is not “a real american”? Get real
Posted by: Mike | August 31, 2008, 1:28 am 1:28 am
So,according to the Obama camp, McCain is not “a real american”? Get real
Posted by: Mike | August 31, 2008, 1:28 am 1:28 am
Hi Hi,
So are you saying McCain is going senile?
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:28 am 1:28 am
Haha Linus,
You witty man, you!
Well, I am actually grateful to the Norman invasion of Anglo-Saxon “Briton” by William the Bastard for the modern English language. Thanks William, you bastard, for giving me the language that I love so much that I speak it every day and refuse to try any others.
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 1:30 am 1:30 am
Great choice of VP by Obama!!? — I can’t help but look at Biden’s head each time I see him to notice the great “plug job” he had done. Obama is also a fake and should thank God (Oh, I forgot — he thinks he is god) for running in such a poor year of candidates — until Friday when we finally had a candidate who should be able to kick out all the “old boys” in Washington and show you nuts what a REAL woman can do for this country — and I won’t have to look at her head and see plugs each time. McCain is finally paying attention to the REAL people of this country — not the ones with their hands out always looking for what they can get for nothing — Oh, I forgot, that’s Obama’s claim to fame…….
Posted by: kathy | August 31, 2008, 1:30 am 1:30 am
Look at all of these right-wing mouth breathers coming out of the woodwork to write the same outright lies about Obama.
He is NOT a Muslim.
He is NOT a socialist, a communist, or a Marxist. Investing in education, health care, and infrastructure does not equal “communism.” You morons wouldn’t know communism if it tied you down and peed on you. It’s just a word you throw around to scare people and because you don’t have any better ones in your tiny, hate-filled, racist, right-wing brains.
Posted by: tharp42 | August 31, 2008, 1:30 am 1:30 am
I am tired of hearing the class envy. The Obama’s are making millions the same way Cindy McCain’s family did. Instead of continually giving hand outs to the people who do not want to work hard and bailing out people who bought houses they could not afford, bring back the America where people work for their dreams and take responsibility for their own actions. Socialism will not bring back the America that I want to live in.
Posted by: Carol | August 31, 2008, 1:31 am 1:31 am
Cindy claims to be an “only child”.
When is she going to acknowledge that
she has two half sisters? Allegedly, they were not remembered in the father’s will.
Posted by: rene | August 31, 2008, 1:31 am 1:31 am
Class warfare -First tool of the fascists.
By the way, you used the ellipsis incorrectly. Fascist.
Hide your vicodin, here comes Cindy McCain!
Posted by: Uh Oh | August 31, 2008, 1:32 am 1:32 am
Republicans have no problem handing out tax payer money by the billions to bail out banks and trust companies that gambled and lost. They are just against giving it to the people who are suffering because of the actions of those banks.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:34 am 1:34 am
Linus,
Haha I dunno, he very well could be but that wasn’t what I meant to imply. I was only making light of the fact that there is no way to say that Obama’s slip up was a simple mental error and McCain’s wasn’t. C’mon, you know what I meant. Do you really read that deeply into things?
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 1:34 am 1:34 am
does cindy mccain still steal and sell illegal drugs? i don’t think that is what this country needs right now! how much younger is she than her husband? did he cheat with her on his first (badly injured) wife???!!!
i just don’t know
Posted by: curious | August 31, 2008, 1:34 am 1:34 am
Last thing Mrs. Cindy need, is for someone to bring up her DRUG ABUSE.
Just shut up
Posted by: chas | August 31, 2008, 1:36 am 1:36 am
( chimpeach | Aug 31, 2008 12:07:50 AM)
I understand, you must be speaking about the Dem politicians who in the last thirty years have lade waste to Detroit MI / and Cleveland OH, To shining examples of what the poverty pimps can do to a city. Just think they can make the USA the same way. WOW I really want some of that. ( NOT )
Posted by: i Declare | August 31, 2008, 1:36 am 1:36 am
Listen to this…I work every day and have worked since I was 14. As a child I worked summers to help buy my school clothes. My mother was ill most of my life. My father passed when I was 8 years old. I am 50 years old now and experienced how a democratic and republican administration has affected how hard life can be or how a person struggling can actually get a break. Under the Republican administration its all to the benefit of the rich. The poor dont have a chance anymore to have a dream or persue a dream because they are struggling to put gas in their cars and food on the table. House or houses??? We cant afford one house. The intrest rates are sky high…electricity gas and other utilities are chomping on our pay checks and to put the icing on the cake..many are losing jobs because companies are forced to cut back on employees..or their workforce’s hours or you can be forced to have a pay freeze (if your job isnt shipped to INDIA!! or another third world country.
WAKE UP AMERICA!!! THIS IS NOT A GAME.
Lives are at stake! DO you want to see people jumping to their deaths again or more families being killed by loved ones who are overwhelmed and over stressed. Forget Cindy McCain…she’s doing fine…so she got her feelings hurt. Big deal..my feelings are hurt when I see someone that rich thinking they have a reason to complain with the silver spoon in their moouths.
CP
Posted by: Cindy Perkins | August 31, 2008, 1:37 am 1:37 am
so what, mccain owns a few houses. it’s the american dream and everyone should try to work toward it. geez. get a life obama-head.
Posted by: so what | August 31, 2008, 1:37 am 1:37 am
Did you know that Hitler was a SOCIALIST!
Hitler sold hate… Obama sells victim hood and hate.
Hitler killed the opposition… Obama and the DNC seek to silence all opposition via the “Fairness Act” and frivioulous law suits.
Hitler thought he was a god. Obama knows he is a god…
A vote for Obama is a vote for the destruction of America….
Posted by: albert | August 31, 2008, 1:38 am 1:38 am
Ummm, Democrats would have to hand out tax money to failing banks as well considering that those institutions and their investments, which is the public’s money, are federally protected.
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 1:38 am 1:38 am
hey linus.
the barack claim to student loans is a marketing scheme set up by his puppet master david axelrod the wealthy utility company executive (like an oil company). when obama wanted mioney he hit on his grandparents, they paid. that simple. to go to harvard law rev WRIGHT set him up with an affirmative action slot. no payment necessary. this was because of obama’s checkered history as an undergrad at occi-DENTAL
and columbia where obama tried to play himself off as hip. he’s not obama is as square as they come.
Posted by: bsmith171 | August 31, 2008, 1:39 am 1:39 am
The fundamental issue is free enterprise vs. state owned enterprise. Obama’s criticism of the wealthy shows his true “Che Guevara” and “Hugo Chavez” colors. Obama is set to put the entire tax burden on the top 5% of America’s income earners. Make no mistake, Obama’s “tax-the-rich, income-redistribution” plan is simply a ploy to kill free enterprise and replace it with a socialist system. I call it “selling hope to the ignorant masses.”
Posted by: FreeMarketWorks | August 31, 2008, 1:40 am 1:40 am
“Senior moment” has those connotations right on the surface, you don’t have to read that deeply.
When McCain talks about the border between Iraq and Pakistan having a back and forth flow of terrorists when such a border doesn’t exist it is hard to see it as a slip of the tongue.
When Obama was talking 57 states, my understanding is he was refering to all of the states and territories (ie Puerto Rico, US virgin Islands etc.) that cast votes in the primaries.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:41 am 1:41 am
Mr. Obama is a communist? You know what, that statement out of all of these postings IS THE DUMBEST I HAVE EVER SEEN READ OR HEARD. I see other such statements about Obama, and I am appalled. Use the two brain cells left in your head!!! Extremely stupid with no facts to support such a statement. Those of you making comments like that should be ashamed of yourself. Please provide some sort of intelligible reference for your statement or SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Posted by: Disgusting Comments | August 31, 2008, 1:44 am 1:44 am
Her family sold everything to start a business which was successful. That is the American dream and it should be alive and well during the next 100 years.
Has Obama forgotten about the idiots who borrowed more than they should, lived paycheck to paycheck, purchased well beyond their means to keep up with the Joneses? These people deserve to lose their house and it doesn’t matter how many houses McCain has.
I am a single mother who has never been on welfare or received a dime from the government. I sent her to college, I have multiple rental properties and I live well within my means. I don’t want nationalized healthcare, it doesn’t work, and I want people to get off the dole and stop taking money from me because they feel entitled to it.
People, if you don’t make enough money, go get a second job while attending college. I did. That is the American dream, not government bail out.
Obama, stop slinging mud and tell us what ‘changes’ you are talking about. I’m sick to death of your arrogant attitude.
ps. I’m an independent, not a republican or democrat.
Posted by: Debbie | August 31, 2008, 1:46 am 1:46 am
Her family sold everything to start a business which was successful. That is the American dream and it should be alive and well during the next 100 years.
Has Obama forgotten about the idiots who borrowed more than they should, lived paycheck to paycheck, purchased well beyond their means to keep up with the Joneses? These people deserve to lose their house and it doesn’t matter how many houses McCain has.
I am a single mother who has never been on welfare or received a dime from the government. I sent her to college, I have multiple rental properties and I live well within my means. I don’t want nationalized healthcare, it doesn’t work, and I want people to get off the dole and stop taking money from me because they feel entitled to it.
People, if you don’t make enough money, go get a second job while attending college. I did. That is the American dream, not government bail out.
Obama, stop slinging mud and tell us what ‘changes’ you are talking about. I’m sick to death of your arrogant attitude.
ps. I’m an independent, not a republican or democrat.
Posted by: Debbie | August 31, 2008, 1:46 am 1:46 am
Disgusting Comments,
You must have missed the one that said that he was playing the role of an evil John the Baptist paving the way for the anti-christ.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:46 am 1:46 am
@ “i Declare”: do you mean “two” and “laid” (must be a republican! can’t spell/understand 2nd grade grammer and/or spelling!) — no child left behind?! — PLEASE! (look in the mirror and repent)
You clearly should not be allowed to vote — not educated enough. It is people like you that brought us the last 8 years. Shame on you. Did you ever get through basic high school? Honestly, we should institute basic IQ and/or educational criteria before citizens are given a permit to vote — we can’t afford uneducated nitwits like “i Declare” (who has clearly demonstrated, by his own words @ 1:36:17, lacks a basic command of English) to be permitted a moronic vote EVER again.
Posted by: @ i Declare | August 31, 2008, 1:47 am 1:47 am
@ “i Declare”: do you mean “two” and “laid” (must be a republican! can’t spell/understand 2nd grade grammer and/or spelling!) — no child left behind?! — PLEASE! (look in the mirror and repent)
You clearly should not be allowed to vote — not educated enough. It is people like you that brought us the last 8 years. Shame on you. Did you ever get through basic high school? Honestly, we should institute basic IQ and/or educational criteria before citizens are given a permit to vote — we can’t afford uneducated nitwits like “i Declare” (who has clearly demonstrated, by his own words @ 1:36:17, lacks a basic command of English) to be permitted a moronic vote EVER again.
Posted by: @ i Declare | August 31, 2008, 1:47 am 1:47 am
As a Republican, I’ve seen enough. We have a man who could keep his word to his troops and get tortured for 5 years, yet could not keep his oath unto God and stay faithful to his wife. We have a home-wrecking millionaire who bought a husband and then bought a child but had to steal her drugs. Now they teamed up with a FARRRR RIGHT RADICAL lady who’s own stupid view on women’s rights screws up her own daughter and now she is walking around claiming the child with Down Syndrome is her own. Don’t worry, she will be vetted for the First time very soon. What the hell is wrong with McCain? He’s become a Karl Rove puppet. If he’d picked the woman from Texas this election would be over. Too bad he isn’t man enough to pick a Strong woman with Experience and is smart enough not to like his dumb a$$.
Posted by: figa | August 31, 2008, 1:47 am 1:47 am
Linus,
I admit that “senior moment” wasn’t an appropriate term to use, but seriously, 57 “states” and you think he is referring to territories? We only have 6. I just find that to be either misguided or biased logic. And is it too hard to believe that McCain meant to say Iran instead of Iraq? I mean, thats a mistake that I have made.
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 1:47 am 1:47 am
WOW! Insult Ms. McCain. What more can you do? Insults can abound alot. Bidens hair implant, paid by the taxpayers, did not work too well! Hillary voter voting for McCain!
Posted by: Paulski | August 31, 2008, 1:48 am 1:48 am
OBAMA is jeously of MCCAIN. ONLY big talk
IAM VOTING FOR MCCAIN. AND I HAD VOTE FOR PRESDIENT BUSH TWO TIMES
Posted by: kathy | August 31, 2008, 1:48 am 1:48 am
As a Republican, I’ve seen enough. We have a man who could keep his word to his troops and get tortured for 5 years, yet could not keep his oath unto God and stay faithful to his wife. We have a home-wrecking millionaire who bought a husband and then bought a child but had to steal her drugs. Now they teamed up with a FARRRR RIGHT RADICAL lady who’s own stupid view on women’s rights screws up her own daughter and now she is walking around claiming the child with Down Syndrome is her own. Don’t worry, she will be vetted for the First time very soon. What the hell is wrong with McCain? He’s become a Karl Rove puppet. If he’d picked the woman from Texas this election would be over. Too bad he isn’t man enough to pick a Strong woman with Experience and is smart enough not to like his dumb a$$.
Posted by: figa | August 31, 2008, 1:48 am 1:48 am
Oh – so now we should cry because Cindy’s feelings are hurt?
Listen, as a former Republican myself from a formerly Republican family going all the way back to Lincoln, who have left the Republican party back in 2003 when it betrayed our Constitution and it betrayed our citizens, we should not feel any remorse for this woman who has millions and millions of dollars and many houses upon which to cry in their bathrooms.
I don’t believe that anything Obama nor Biden has said about McCain, Cindy, Palin, her husband nor Bush, Cheney or the entire Republican party has been below the belt, out of context with reality nor out of character.
Take this advice from a former republican who works very hard now to see that Obama-Biden march into the White House in 2009.
The party of Lincoln is no longer. It is run by a criminal element which has taken over and it has absolute no sense of right and wrong, no remorse, no shame and no accountability. It only makes the thousands of former republicans like myself and my family even more convinced that when we see Cindy McCain be “offended” it is because we know a very simple truth: the truth hurts.
so, if you people who are still in the republican party have been wondering where everyone else has gone, maybe you should think of leaving and voting for Obama – Biden. After all, if you are offended by the truth, and it will come out, then leave the kitchen if you can’t stand the heat.
The republican party has sold the principles upon which it once stood down the river and the people in it today are a criminal element which will stop at nothing. They will lie, beg, borrow and steal – all without remorse and without accountability. They know no shame. Have no conscience and do not even recognize the fact that they owe the American people an apology for their blatant lies at the expense of the people they send into war and at the expense of the U.S. Constitution – what is left of it.
So – why should we even CARE what Cindy even THINKS OR FEELS?
She is part of the problem. Not in the solution.
Posted by: AnonymousMama | August 31, 2008, 1:49 am 1:49 am
Wow,
Serious dumb going on here.
You guys make the rest of the idiotic Republicans look smart.
If you are any indication of what the future holds for the Republican party…holy crap, you guys are screwed.
Posted by: Mark | August 31, 2008, 1:49 am 1:49 am
Hey Cindy Perkins, Nobody wants to listen to your Nazi, Baby Boomer B.S. Then Dems will destroy this country.
Posted by: Daniel Morrison | August 31, 2008, 1:52 am 1:52 am
The Demos have a fat play-book of lies, half-truths, deceptions and misrepresentations.
The Demo-dominated media are one massive propaganda organ functioning on behalf of this gang of predatory, bloodsucking “humanitarians.”
A major part of their game is to incite envy in the hearts of the slothful and those who itch to hijack their neighbors’ income or property. The planted axion is that all people are “equal” and this assertion clearly is not true. Only a fool would hire me to remove his appendix when he could hire a doctor to do it correctly, i.e.: hire some to whom I am “not equal.”
I fault Cindy McCain if she actally expects to get from these corrupt bums a fair shake for herself, her husband, or his running-mate. That simply is not realistic.
Posted by: Osamas Pajamas | August 31, 2008, 1:52 am 1:52 am
And how did Obama finance his house?
Posted by: Melvin L Bailey | August 31, 2008, 1:54 am 1:54 am
OBAMA talk about changes all the time.
tell us what changes . what giving one million to every home.
i dont have to go to work very day.
Posted by: kathy | August 31, 2008, 1:54 am 1:54 am
hi again hi,
I’m starting to quite like you.
Regarding the McCain statement, I think if he was confusing one country with the other he was probably actually confusing Iraq and Afghanistan, as the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is the one with all the terrorist traffic back and forth.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 1:54 am 1:54 am
The ignorance here is so sad!
Posted by: lisa | August 31, 2008, 1:55 am 1:55 am
when OBAMA said 57 states he was thinking about HEINZ 57 and how he could get $57million from teresa heinz. that is why his wife michelle was listening to african-american teresa blather on at the convention.
senator obama i got news for you mrs heinz don’t give out NO money. that’s why she got a pre-nup with john kerry. she’s knows how politicians work. she should she got her wealth from sentaor john heinz dying in a plane crash.
she ain’t giving it up. you cabn try but she don’t buy.
Posted by: deroy | August 31, 2008, 1:56 am 1:56 am
Sorry Linus Bern. You understand english becuase of england. LMFAO. You would be speaking german if it wasnt for my grandfather and his buddies. Not only that, do you remember who us americans beat in the american revolution.?
Also, Last I checked muslim wasnt a race, so how is it racist???
Posted by: Roger | August 31, 2008, 1:56 am 1:56 am
Good call, 1:47:08. You can tell the Dems from the Repubs in this thread by the basic writing skills. God help this country if the GOP swindles these idiots into voting in another GWB/Big Oil type. God help us.
Posted by: amazing | August 31, 2008, 1:57 am 1:57 am
What I need to do is find out if an average person like me can post an ad of my views in the New York times. I want it out that John McCain is using Gov Palin for WOMAN VOTES FOR HIMSELF. NOT HER HIMSELF.
MAYBE some of things here are childish, but my views are right on the money..THIS is a political stunt that is already showing signs of BACKFIRE from woman..Yes some woman will put there woman’s rights stand to the side and look past what McCain has done..NOT THIS WOMAN.. NOT THIS TIME..NO MORE 8 YEARS OF LIES AND DEATHS..AND BAD ECONOMY AND JUST PLAYING GAMES WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WITH WORSE WOMAN..
ITS time to end these types of games it time to move this courtry forward so if ABC WANTS TO continue their war against OBAMA SO BE IT..I DON’T I HAVE READ A GOOD ARTICLE OR POSITIVE ARTICLE ABOUT OBAMA ABC YOU HAVE BEEN AROUND BEFORE I WAS BORN YET YOU AND ALL THE REST OF NEWS ARE PLAYING POLITICAL GAMES..
CALL IT LIKE IT IS GOV PALIN WAS CHOOSE BY JOHN MCCAIN BECAUSE OF A POLITICAL GIMMICK.
IT IS SAD BUT IT IS THE TRUTH..
THE NEWS PRIMETIME AND CABLE NEWS NEEDS TO STOP PLAYING GAMES WITH THE AMERICAN PEOPLE..WE ARE IN SERIOUS TIMES..
WE ALL HAVE TO GET SERIOUS.
Posted by: betty | August 31, 2008, 1:59 am 1:59 am
Linus,
Iran has been linked to harboring terrorists by both American and nearly every EU intelligence agency. I don’t disagree with you, but considering this with the fact that he said Iraq and not Tajikistan or something like that, that he probably meant Iran.
Posted by: Hi | August 31, 2008, 2:00 am 2:00 am
Wow! The pure temporo-centric ignorance displayed in his thread!
Especially those of you who live on the meme that Dems = raising taxes; or conversely that Repubs are “good for the economy.” What are you stuck in 1978?
IT IS NOT TRUE!
For that matter, “Cut Taxes” folks don’t understand the Laffer Curve. Reagan raised taxes (he had a fully-revenue neutral tax plan that financed his cap gains and top tier tax cuts with increases and eliminated deductions elsewhere); Bush 1 raised taxes; Clinton raised taxes; Bush 2, did not. There is NOT a strong correlation between tax cut and tax receipts, which fails to prove we are on the right side of the Laffer Curve.
However: Bush IRRESPONSIBLY borrowed $4.0 TRILLION + from my grand kids. Reagan, Bush I and II borrowed $6.8 trillion+ … ask yourself, where did that money go? Who will pay that back? Will it ever be paid?
By nearly EVERY measure in modern America (I define as since 1945, which EXCLUDES the disastrous Republican – depression years)the market outperforms under a Democrat: greater total return(DOW and/or SP500), greater average return, greater growth in GDP, greater amount of jobs created; etc. [Go ahead and research it!]
If YOU invest in stocks – you WANT a Democrat.
Republicans historically only produce gains for the well-connected and select business enterprises.
Historically, there are only three ways to grow a strong Middle-class based economy … 1) Attack and take from resource-rich countries (imperialism); 2) A massive plague or other disaster that eliminates some unknown quantity of people (in modern America – maybe 100 million people?); or 3) Encourage growth in the middle class by investing heavily in the country’s infrastructure.
So.. you are either extremely wealthy; planning to bomb Saudi Arabia; hoping AIDS takes whoever is standing to your left; think we need to massively increase domestic spending on roads, bridges, levees, etc.; or damn ignorant!
Socialism in the commons is GOOD for busines!
Most social programs are actually A DIRECT SUBSIDY TO BUSINESS! For example, until corporations realize universal healthcare reduces their operating costs to make them more competitive in the global market – and strengthen our Country… we will continue to fight the same stupid argument.
Forget it… Americans are stuck spouting the lies your leaders have spewed to you for 30 years now!
Posted by: wow! | August 31, 2008, 2:01 am 2:01 am
putrid i guess you flunked history george washington was the riches president he must have known something about it and was the first to beat the british empire
Posted by: mo | August 31, 2008, 2:04 am 2:04 am
Is Cindy still addicted to drugs? If so, I hope she stopped stealing them from charities — she should have enough inherited $$ to just buy her own dope.
Posted by: really? | August 31, 2008, 2:04 am 2:04 am
Roger, if you want to get technical about race, any anthropologist would tell you that there is no such thing, it is an artificial construction not supported by scientific evidence. Yet racism still exists. If you want to call hatred against people based on their religion by some other name, what name would you use. I guess if you were specifically referring to arabic muslims you could use “anti-semitism” as arabs are semitic people although that would probably be confusing since it is a term usually reserved for the hatred of jewish people. Whatever you want to call it, hatred or fear of Muslims exists, as evidenced by your contention that you could never vote for someone with “Not 1, not 2, but 3 MUSLIM NAMES!!!”
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:05 am 2:05 am
I can see it now. President Obama… terrorist just crashed two plans in to the World Trade Center, what should we do? I vote present! No… you have to take a position. But if I vote present they can’t pin anything on me… so I vote present.
Posted by: Randy | August 31, 2008, 2:06 am 2:06 am
I see figa from the left wing bloggers is here with the Nancy and Howard talking points..or should I say Laurel and Hardy talking points.
Posted by: Paulski | August 31, 2008, 2:06 am 2:06 am
Roger, if you want to get technical about race, any anthropologist would tell you that there is no such thing, it is an artificial construction not supported by scientific evidence. Yet racism still exists. If you want to call hatred against people based on their religion by some other name, what name would you use. I guess if you were specifically referring to arabic muslims you could use “anti-semitism” as arabs are semitic people although that would probably be confusing since it is a term usually reserved for the hatred of jewish people. Whatever you want to call it, hatred or fear of Muslims exists, as evidenced by your contention that you could never vote for someone with “Not 1, not 2, but 3 MUSLIM NAMES!!!”
Sorry for the essay, but you come across as so stupid, I thought some education might help you out.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:06 am 2:06 am
I see figa from the left wing bloggers is here with the Nancy and Howard talking points..or should I say Laurel and Hardy talking points.
Posted by: Paulski | August 31, 2008, 2:06 am 2:06 am
I just began reading this board and there are some people making seriously dumb comments about Obama. I am not an Obama supporter, but please, if you going to accuse the man of being a socialist or a communist, be intelligent about. What do you have that proves he is a communist? Or that if he is elected, we will convert to a socialist or communist state. Please use less emotional and more intelligent rhetoric in your statement. Some statements on this blog are just plain ignorant…….my two cents
Posted by: To Dumb Comments | August 31, 2008, 2:07 am 2:07 am
To ALL you negative posters here about Cindy McCain- Doesn’t the SAME go for John?- MessiaBama told everyone he hates
it when HIS wife is attacked….doesn’t the same go for Cindy McCain? No, I didn’t think so-
You don’t cry foul on the number of homes that Charlie Rangle has(and got how?) How bout the Million+ the Obama’s
got through the use of “Felon Rezko-who is NOW in jail”….You people are such hypocrits…..
Do you think Kerry with his homes all over the world is okay? How about the wealth of the Kennedy Clan-where Teddy’s
keeps “off-shore accounts so he doesn’t have to pay AMERICA taxes”
Per usual, you libs apply the double standard to EVERYTHING-get over your jealousies and hatred, and look around at YOUR party’s wealth among its members
Posted by: Jo | August 31, 2008, 2:09 am 2:09 am
hi hi,
An interesting take although if I had to guess I would say his error was confusing two places where similar geopolitical are occurring than two places that sound phonetically similar. But it is all academic since who knows what goes on in the head of a politician.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:12 am 2:12 am
While it amazing me that your right wing nuts are still talking about Obama why becasue McShame and his VP are so boring. This is great all your right wings forgot about McShame and his VP becasue Obama stole your hearts. It nice to have you, but No thanks!
Posted by: gl | August 31, 2008, 2:13 am 2:13 am
After reading the comments on this board, I have decided that Republicans are definitely smarter than Democrats.
They seemed to be more educated with better grammar skills and vocabulary. Not to mention the fact that they are clever enough to be Republican. Obama wants a redistribution of wealth….”tax the rich and give to the people who don’t have the motivatin to earn their own money.”
Posted by: Chris | August 31, 2008, 2:13 am 2:13 am
After reading the comments on this board, I have decided that Republicans are definitely smarter than Democrats.
They seemed to be more educated with better grammar skills and vocabulary. Not to mention the fact that they are clever enough to be Republican. Obama wants a redistribution of wealth….”tax the rich and give to the people who don’t have the motivatin to earn their own money.”
Posted by: Chris | August 31, 2008, 2:13 am 2:13 am
As opposed to Republicans who just want to spend and spend without bothering to think about who will pay.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:15 am 2:15 am
McCain/Obama? Not much of a choice from this great country of ours. BUT, I feel that John McCain has the experience that is necessary to be Commander-in-Chief of the most powerful nation in the world. Let us not forget he spent 5 years in a POW camp, started by Democratic politicans sending “advisers” to Vietnam.
Did Obama serve his country in the military? No. I know in this race experience means nothing, and that people will vote not because of who is best qualified, but by “race” in order to make “history”. I have no problem with a black man being elected as president,as long as he is qualified. Obama, in my opinion, is not that man. So, as a veteran(which McCain is!) the only was to go as I see it, is with the McCain/Palin ticket in November. Besides, Joe Biden is too liberal for me.
Posted by: C.W.Catlett | August 31, 2008, 2:16 am 2:16 am
All you Repubs sound terrified! Yes McCain picked a woman. Yes, it’s historic. But he’s using her. His campaign was dying. He revived it a little. But it will go stale again. He is just the wrong man to lead us. You know it and I know it. Most conservatives hate him. Now by choosing Palin as his running mate you really think he’s a different candidate? Seriously, grow up! I agree she’s a breath of fresh air but look who’s she’ll be standing next to! McBush! Good luck Sarah. You’re going to need it. OBAMA is the next POTUS.
Posted by: txgal | August 31, 2008, 2:16 am 2:16 am
“8 is enough!”
… Cheaper by the dozen.
Obama will cost America. Deeply. Folks. Discuss the stands on the issues. It is better that we don’t stoop to the level of the political hucksters. Compare what each candidate has in store for us in the next few years. For the sake of all of us don’t be lead around by the nose by cheap sloganeering …
And remember it is overall voting records. Individual bills may be voted against because some obscure amendment that is repugnant is actually what is being voted down rather than the main matters of the bill. The Federal Record is your friend, although once allowed to revise and extend the remarks, make sure your congress-critter actually was present. They can edit their remarks in often when out of town but they can’t edit their attendance in. (so far).
I sincerely hope the people posting here actually examine the issues the candidates stand for and ignore the wives and families of the candidates. They have no more social legitimacy in the process that movie stars using a bully pulpit to express their social agendas. I really don’t want to be measured by my oldest brother for example, on the outside deacon of his church. However, he stole the family inheritance from all his siblings, put my father into a county home and used his durable power of attorney to prevent his removal, and even called a hospice to help my mother “pass” when she asked him to call an ambulance. The point is on the surface he is a pillar of the community, worked his way up in his job, and under it all is selfish and all-but criminal in his behavior. So look beyond the political hacks and paid bloggers and see what the candidates past really is and what they stand for. Don’t accept rumor or a blog post as fact. Find the story behind the accusations. If he could be forced to run I’d happily vote for Judd Gregg of NH but his best qualification for being president is he doesn’t want the job.
Posted by: Tjp | August 31, 2008, 2:22 am 2:22 am
Sorry Cindy, It’s way too late to be offended by Obama.
Your husband called you a name no woman should ever be called and you stuck around and let him live off your money. Too bad you can’t judge what is truly offensive.
Posted by: Susan L | August 31, 2008, 2:23 am 2:23 am
To slmim
You made this comment
“….You know Obama wants the failed Communist experiment brought to America…”
Before you make comments that splatters your emotional gut all over this blog, do a little research. Attach an antenna to your head and reach for a signal of intelligence.
Once you do that, come back to this blog and enlighten us of the validity of your outrageous statement.
–CMM, Political Science Major, stanford
Posted by: Proof for Communism | August 31, 2008, 2:23 am 2:23 am
succinct and eloquent SusanL. Tell me you’re single too.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:25 am 2:25 am
Obama is just engaging in politics people! Why is anyone upset about the absurd regurgitated liberal drivel that comes from his extremist leftist lying mouth. He’s not only a self absorbed delusional liar, but an atmospheric hypocrite as well. With a $4 million income and $300,000 plus from his America hating ugly wife with the evil eyebrows, they have made a pretty comfortable living sitting in the top 5% of income earners in the US. Drop dead Obama and you kool-aid drinking cultish Obama supporters.
Posted by: John Ford | August 31, 2008, 2:25 am 2:25 am
BTW:
Don’t you WONDER HOW the Obama’s made over 4 million on their last tax return-
Since BOTH don’t have Million $ jobs?
Makes one wonder doesn’t it? You may be
wondering also about their connections to many organizations that they are NOT
allowing anyone to question…Acorn,
George Soros Funding-The Ayres(you know,
Ayres the Terrorist who wishes he blew up more) Foundation to which Obama funneled over 14 Million dollars to when
he was involved w/Ayres in return for the PUSH into Politics? How about the
latest disclosure on who got him into Harvard-Al-Mansour/Terrorist? How about
Obama’s association w/”Frank” as he called him in his own book-that is,
Frank Marshall Davis, CPUSA-THE LATE RADICAL COMMUNIST OF HAWAII, “ANOTHER OF HIS MENTORS JOINING THE RACIST, HATE-
AMERICA, REV.WRIGHT.
YOU NEED TO REALLY LOOK INTO YOUR “OWN GUY’S BACKGROUND-ALTHOUGH I KNOW IT HARD, SINCE HE HAS HIS PEOPLE THREATEN,
AND STOP PUBLICATION, SUCH AS STAN KURTZ, WHOM HE TRIED TO “TAKE AWAY HIS FREEDOM OF SPEECH”….YEAH, THE LIST GOES ON AND ON FOLKS…YOU ARE JUST TO STUPID OR DON’T CARE WHAT ASSOCIATES OBAMA HAS, ‘CAUSE HE MAKES SUCH NICE SPEECHES READING THE TELEPROMPTER, AND YOU GET ALL WARM AND FUZZY FEELINGS”
WHAT DUPES-YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW YOU’RE BEING USED, FOR THE GOOD OF THE “SOCIALIST/MARXIST, WHO WILL TAKE AWAY FROM YOU AS WELL AS ALL AMERICANS”
Posted by: Jo | August 31, 2008, 2:25 am 2:25 am
I cant wait til Novemebr so we can all see Obama return to the Chicago ghettos where he can continue his “Community Organizing”. This of course will be after he loses even after pulling his race card out at least one more time.
Posted by: David of Baltimore | August 31, 2008, 2:29 am 2:29 am
All you idiots who think that the government wants to “take your money” are simply greedy/freaks … YOU are the government!
I have always been amazed at the same people who think they got somewhere in life did it DESPITE the government’s greed!
The govt provided you an education, roads to travel on, a stable currency, a functional banking system, a pool of educated employees, clean water, police to get that bum off your property, etc… etc.
You got where you are by taking ADVANTAGE of the government’s givings.
Look at GWBush.. drove two companies into the ground. Borrowed $500K from a bank he was a director for,(just so happened papa was Vice-Pres. at the time). for his stake of a $86 million team (MAN WHAT LEVERAGE!)
Papa was Pres… so the new owners increased his ownership from <2% to 10% – because he was active in the team.
So far interesting, but all good ole capitalism… nothing wrong with that!
Then Texas raised taxes and gave the Rangers $200 million to build a new stadium, and agreed to sell it to them for $60 million – no interest paid over 12 years.
Then they sold the team for $250 million in 1998.
So the Ranger owners took approx $180 million in MY money – government funds – built a stadium and sold it all for a tidy profit. The difference is about what thy paid for the team in 1988. They created NO value!
That, my friends, is not capitalism … it is either corporatism, or worse fascism (merging of corporate and state interests).
No one WANTS to pay taxes … but corporate welfare is WAY greater than personal welfare!
Posted by: Thinking... | August 31, 2008, 2:29 am 2:29 am
CMM,
I think there are a lot of people here who haven’t got a clue what communism is.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:29 am 2:29 am
I’m struggling but a lot better off than I was eight years ago. I could use a bigger lot though…anyone have Tony Rezko’s number?
Posted by: Sean | August 31, 2008, 2:31 am 2:31 am
Fine. Obama wants to talk about McCain’s houses. When will McCain take the gloves off and call Obama what he really is: a socialist. He is an incompetent who is against everything that made this nation great.
Posted by: Ford | August 31, 2008, 2:33 am 2:33 am
All you b@*^#es on the left who keep saying McCain is using Palin are just jealous. But I understand… she’s good looking, smart and ambitious and your resemble Barbara Boxer.
Posted by: Randy | August 31, 2008, 2:33 am 2:33 am
After reading the comments in this blog, it is clear to see why this country is so divided. The comments are filled with personal attacks that have no relation to the facts. Here are some:
-Our Economy sucks
-There is no way to “win” the war in Iraq. The Sunnis and Shiite will fight with each forever
-Our foreign policy has had the effect of increasing terrorist recruiting around the world and thus we are not safer than we were 8 years ago.
-McCain use to have independant views but has caved to his base which are fundamentalists Christians that believe 1/2 of this country is going to hell.
-McCain chose a VP that is against a womans right to an abortion even if she is raped by her father.
-McCain can not say with one breath that he understands the mortgage crisis and not know how many houses he AND his wife own with the other. It’s just not credible.
-All of these statements are made in a completely objective manner. Now bring on the personal attacks.
Posted by: Voice of reason | August 31, 2008, 2:34 am 2:34 am
After reading the comments in this blog, it is clear to see why this country is so divided. The comments are filled with personal attacks that have no relation to the facts. Here are some:
-Our Economy sucks
-There is no way to “win” the war in Iraq. The Sunnis and Shiite will fight with each forever
-Our foreign policy has had the effect of increasing terrorist recruiting around the world and thus we are not safer than we were 8 years ago.
-McCain use to have independant views but has caved to his base which are fundamentalists Christians that believe 1/2 of this country is going to hell.
-McCain chose a VP that is against a womans right to an abortion even if she is raped by her father.
-McCain can not say with one breath that he understands the mortgage crisis and not know how many houses he AND his wife own with the other. It’s just not credible.
-All of these statements are made in a completely objective manner. Now bring on the personal attacks.
Posted by: Voice of reason | August 31, 2008, 2:34 am 2:34 am
What is offensive about Cindy McCain’s vast wealth is that most families in that income bracket have established charity foundations worth at least $100 million. It’s not the money–it’s the selfish and clueless way Cindy McCain has spent it. As far as the GOP goes, for years their dittoheads have subscribed to “a dollar and a dream” fantasy, just as the state lottery advertises…McCain and Limbaugh have their followers convinced that they, too, will hit the jackpot and so must continue to fund the super-rich with subsidies and tax breaks disproportionate to the rest of America’s
Posted by: Deborah | August 31, 2008, 2:35 am 2:35 am
Quite right Deborah, every American wants to believe that one day they will be billionaires and they wouldn’t want anyone making them pay taxes on their imaginary billions, so election after election they vote against their own economic interests in favor of the interests of the super wealthy.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:39 am 2:39 am
Hometown backs Sarah Palin, but mother-in-law backs Obama?
BY NANCY DILLON
DAILY NEWS WEST COAST BUREAU CHIEF
Updated Sunday, August 31st 2008, 12:26 AM
WASILLA, ALASKA – Sarah Palin’s hometown rallied around her as mayor – now Republicans wonder if the rest of America will warm up to the surprise pick from cold country.
Though her mother-in-law has doubts.
Faye Palin admitted she enjoys hearing Barack Obama speak, and still hasn’t decided which way she’ll vote.
“We don’t agree on everything. But I respect her passion,” she said. “Being pro-life is who Sarah is.”
Faye Palin said the governor never considered ending her recent pregnancy when genetic testing showed her son Trig, born in April, would have Down syndrome.
“There was no question,” she said. “She was going to have that baby.”
With a population of just 6,715, Wasilla is a fast-growing railroad town that got its start as a mail and supply hub linking the coastal towns of Seward and Knik to Alaska’s interior mining camps along the Iditarod dog sled trail.
Scores of reporters descended yesterday on the A-frame wood hunting lodge where Sarah Palin’s parents live amid hundreds of sets of trophy antlers and a taxidermy collection that includes a giant moose head and a full-grown mountain lion.
Faye Palin said the entire family was shocked by the news on Friday.
“I’m not sure what she brings to the ticket other than she’s a woman and a conservative. Well, she’s a better speaker than McCain,” Faye Palin said with a laugh. “People will say she hasn’t been on the national scene long enough. But I believe she’s a quick study.”
She said people doubted Sarah Palin when she ran for City Council, but that her daughter-in-law had a “singular focus.”
“She was out there with [then-young son] Track, pulling him around from house to house in a wagon,” she said.
Sarah Palin is well known as a former high school basketball star, cross-country runner, beauty queen, hockey mom, city council member and Wasilla’s mayor from 1996 to 2007.
“I think it’s great. She’s a hometown girl from Smallville, USA,” said Felix Bruno, 43, a masonry contractor who plowed her driveway. “She’s not afraid to speak her mind. She really dropped the hammer on the politicians fleecing Alaska.”
At the local Mat-Su Family Restaurant in downtown Wasilla, a Bible-study group that includes two ex-mayors from neighboring cities cheered her pick as McCain’s running mate.
“She’s an excellent social conservative, fiscal conservative and political conservative,” said Tom Baird, 68, a Vietnam veteran who sat with his Gideon Bible opened to 1Corinthians. “If she can energize the conservative base, it won’t matter if she gets the women’s vote.”
“This is a really nice person, and she’s disarming in that way,” said George Carte, 67, a retired geophysicist who was mayor of neighboring Palmer when Palin was mayor of Wasilla.
“I was very impressed with her as mayor,” said Carte. “She did some housecleaning with her department heads. She had to learn about the sewers, the libraries, public safety.”
But even with her impressive approval rating, Palin still has work to do even in her own hometown.
“I’m still leaning toward Obama. I think Sarah has been really good for our state, and it would be wonderful to see her in the White House, but she’s on the ticket with McCain, and I can’t vote for McCain,” said Eileen Moe, 33, a second grade teacher at Iditarod Elementary, which Palin’s kids attended.
“If it was her running for president, there’d be no question in my mind,” Moe said. “The Republicans right now are about big business and big oil. I don’t see Sarah as a staunch Republican in that way.”
Not everyone is convinced her experience as mayor and governor are enough for a vice president who would be next in line to the presidency.
“I wouldn’t say she’s qualified,” said Bill Gleason, 60, a contractor from nearby Big Lake. “I want someone with a little more experience. “
Posted by: CHUCK | August 31, 2008, 2:40 am 2:40 am
It’s a perfect opportunity for obama’s surrogates to bring back the cindy mccain drug addiction, stealing the drugs from a poverty non-profit, and being a home wrecker screwing mccain while he was married
Posted by: breeze | August 31, 2008, 2:45 am 2:45 am
Yes I will never vote for a muslim Linus Bern. I dont believe in SHARIA law. I refuse to let Sharia law take over like it is in England & almost has in France & Netherlands, and the rest of you gullible euro’s.Ggood luck to you if you are going to live with Sharia Law.
And yes, my family and some soldier friends will come bail you out again (mister educator linus)
Posted by: Roger | August 31, 2008, 2:46 am 2:46 am
David, come out of your hole. We are not the gov’t but part of it.
If I am the government than I paid for YOUR education, your roads, your banking, your clean water and your police. I think you can see the problem with your statements.
Us “greedy” idiots don’t mind paying taxes for some things but most of those are local (water, police, education, etc) where we are closer to the politicians and have a better say. The banking issue is more than debatable. The pool of educated employees is also a question. Apparently you have never truly dealt with bureaus. Lastly, most of us are capable of keeping people off our property.
Posted by: Sean | August 31, 2008, 2:46 am 2:46 am
I am so tired of the McCain can’t count his houses nonsense….he refered the question to his staff because of the trust situation and who actually owns the homes. Ms. McCain has alot of money and assets that McCain due to pre-nup has no claim to. Not to mention atleast one of the McCain homes was for McCains indigent aunt….in otherwords, McCain takes care of his family–while obama doesn’t. BTW, obama made what around $5 million last year alone not including all the money he made under the table via Rezko and others……being a Senator that does nothing but try to jack up taxes is profitable.
Posted by: chattyway | August 31, 2008, 2:46 am 2:46 am
Roger you’re still here!!!
You took so long composing that barely intelligible screed I got worried. Thought you might have gotten locked in the garage like happens to my cat from time to time.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:49 am 2:49 am
If she took offense to what Obama said, Cindy McCain could just get her mob-connected family to break Obama’s legs
Posted by: Lepton | August 31, 2008, 2:50 am 2:50 am
Poor Cindy. People should not mock the rich. They have too many houses to decorate. It’s not right to hold it against the McSame family for being wealthy, I mean at least McSame uses his own private jet for his campaign.
Posted by: KenHussein | August 31, 2008, 2:53 am 2:53 am
There is a big difference from someone getting addicted to pain pills after a doctor placed her on the pain medications for a lower back problen than some idiot like Obama chosing to get stoned out of his head with both pot and coke. Btw, being on coke tends to make one think he is a greek god and a global leader when he isn’t. Obama must still be tripping on the stuff.
Posted by: chattyway | August 31, 2008, 2:54 am 2:54 am
As far as all the Republicans that are bringing up Kerry’s Heinz money issues as a reply to Cindy’s money, well if you recall, Kerry was attacked as an “Elitist” for this same issue in the commercial that showed him wind surfing. So dont act like Republicans are above that sort of thing.
And for all of the republicans that talk about how Obama is going to redistribute the wealth, what do you have to say about all of the “taxpayer” money that has been awarded to Haliburton and Blackstone in the form of government contracts. Oh that is a distribution of wealth not a redistribution.
Lastly, there can not be a single Hilary voter who supported her on the issues that can make a credible argument that McCain is a better choice for them than Obama. McCain voted against equal pay for women, converage of paid preganancy leaves from work, has said he will appoint pro life Supreme court justices as evidenced by his VP choice. Just be honest and admit that you can’t handle voting for a black man that is named Barak.
Posted by: Voice of reason | August 31, 2008, 2:54 am 2:54 am
How can he not remember how many houses he has? Easy, if “he” is not the one who has the houses. Most of them are investment properties. As for living in more than one house, ask how many Kennedy has, Kerry, Pelosi, Feinstein, etc. Big salaries? How about Michelle Obama’s $314,000 salary as a Diversity Coordinator or something like that for a major hospital? How about the fact that her pay was increased by a few hundred thou when her hubby ran for prez? Obama and wife are well secured on the political gravy train. Virtually all senators gets rich. I wonder how that works. Ridiculing McCain over this wife’s inheritance and properties is stupid and has nothing to do with the problems facing this country. The Obamas lead an elite life and have for a long time, sometimes with questionable help. They both apparently had scholarships to Harvard. How nice. How many of you got that kind of treatment?
Posted by: marty | August 31, 2008, 2:54 am 2:54 am
susan l—what are your feelings on hillary sticking with bill
Posted by: cisc | August 31, 2008, 2:58 am 2:58 am
Voice, these are all opinions, not facts in a technical way at all.
-Our Economy sucks
Inflation is steady. Unemployment is low compared to most nations. Most people got raises last year.
-There is no way to “win” the war in Iraq. The Sunnis and Shiite will fight with each forever
You have created your own definition of victory. Most military analysts will conclude we ARE winning.
-Our foreign policy has had the effect of increasing terrorist recruiting around the world and thus we are not safer than we were 8 years ago.
Facts show that we have been safer the last seven years than the six prior. Factually substantiated by the lack of another attack.
-McCain use to have independant views but has caved to his base which are fundamentalists Christians that believe 1/2 of this country is going to hell.
What are you citing? What fact says half the country isn’t going to hell?
-McCain chose a VP that is against a womans right to an abortion even if she is raped by her father.
Problem? Many of us think that is a person. Which means like you, no one can kill you despite your rearing.
-McCain can not say with one breath that he understands the mortgage crisis and not know how many houses he AND his wife own with the other. It’s just not credible.
Fine. But neither can a man that makes millions and still uses a shady developer to acquire a larger lot.
-All of these statements are made in a completely objective manner (without citing a source).
Posted by: Sean | August 31, 2008, 2:59 am 2:59 am
Hey Marty,
You Repubs are so big on people working hard and making it on their own merits, but when Obama and his wife earn scholarships to university you hold it against them? What gives?
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 2:59 am 2:59 am
Linus, where is your blanket? I dont believe your cat gets locked in the garage; I believe she is locking your crazy arse out of the garage. jking :)
Posted by: Roger | August 31, 2008, 2:59 am 2:59 am
Am I the only one that finds all these politicians hype hypocritical? A man flying around on a jet more luxurious than Air Force One is criticizing another man for owning too many houses? Will Obama give his money away as it accumulates over his political career? I think not.
Posted by: Eric | August 31, 2008, 3:02 am 3:02 am
Roger,
At least we have a sense of humour in common.
Have a good night.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 3:03 am 3:03 am
Chataway,
Come on, even if what you were saying about the trust was true, and I happen to know it’s not ( the houses are not in Cindy McCains trust, the beer distribution was), that is not the point. McCain is a professional experienced public official who has been interviewed countless times about his assets and is running for President of the United States. You would think that after a 19 month campaign he would be prepared to answer how many homes he has. Especially in light of his campaign’s ad attacks on Obama as an elitist. The bottom line is, as he has said many times, he doesnt handle the families finances. That should make any one, Rep or Dem, uncomfortable with his ability to turn econonmy around. And what about the fact that Lindsay Grahm, whose wife used to work at Enron, wrote all of McCains economic policy.
Posted by: Voice of reason | August 31, 2008, 3:07 am 3:07 am
Voice of reason,
All of McCain’s advisors are suspect. He has 150 lobbyists on his payroll.
His energy platform is written by energy lobbyists.
His Health platform is written by pharmaceutical and insurance lobbyists.
When he had to respond to the Georgian crisis, his advisor was a lobbyist who was paid $800,000 by the government of Georgia to lobby on their behalf ferchrissake!
If the American people want him acting on their behalf they better hire some lobbyists.
Posted by: Linus Bern | August 31, 2008, 3:12 am 3:12 am
Yes, many americans are struggling and yes mccain is very wealthy, but what is your solution? think about it. The ones that are devised will always be abused or overthrown. While the system does seem bad, its the best that we got and the only one that works. If you think that you can solve it with no negative consequences, think again. Ergo, capitalism stands, communism falls.
Posted by: therealist | August 31, 2008, 3:38 am 3:38 am
I don’t know how many of the above people are US citizens with a vote. But frankly the level of venom in the comments on this site makes me more worried about the State of the Union than either Obama and McCain, who though flawed humans like us all, are trying to do thier bit for the species.
Posted by: Patrick | August 31, 2008, 3:39 am 3:39 am
The Obama campaign is making the classic democrat mistake of spreading doom and gloom. The vast majority of Americans are not losing their homes. The vast majority of Americans are not “losing ground” as Obama’s spokesperson put it. As much as Obama would like us all to think we’re in the middle of the great depression, we are not. Democrats always seem to feel like they need to convince us that are lives are worse then they really are. They tell us we are in a recession when we are not, and they tell us the economy is in shambles when it clearly is not. The democrats should try optimism sometime, it just might work for them. Obama has gotten carried away with insisting that Americans are having government cheese for dinner every night, and he’s going to lose this election because the vast majority of Americans can’t relate to the image of this country he is trying to portray.
Posted by: Ryan R | August 31, 2008, 3:50 am 3:50 am
Cindy McCain is the poster child for why the inheritance tax is a good idea. It’s meant to protect our democratic system from the unearned and undeserving power of inherited wealth creating an American aristocracy. Cindy and her husband McCain did nothing to earn their wealth and the political power that came with it. Having that unearned wealth and privilege, they demonstrate all the arrogance of an aristocratic elite who can’t appreciate the hard work of others. McCain’s votes against raising the minimum wage and equal pay for women are testimony to the arrogance of unearned, inherited wealth.
Posted by: Snowball | August 31, 2008, 3:57 am 3:57 am
RE: Delilah
Not voting for a minimun wage increase is not out of touch, it’s using a brain. Corporations DO NOT PAY TAXES OR WAGES, we do. All it does is make bleeding hearts feel better. If McDonalds has to raise it’s payroll they just roll out a new priceboard. Then the people who have worked hard for thier careers take the hit. Now they just took a pay cut. Not rocket science. Maybe if the left didn’t own the schools and use them to push thier agenda they could teach basic economics.
Posted by: Tired of it | August 31, 2008, 4:01 am 4:01 am
Politics is a dirty game and very few can and do play nice. Most people, unfortunately, form impressions about candidates solely upon the party the person is running under. While the party platform usually describes the persons stances on major issues it doesn’t define the person. I can understand McCain not answering that question for fear he would get it wrong and it doesn’t bother me how many he has. Obama, Biden or McCain all are multi-millionaires and each I doubt can really relate to the common person. Sarah on the other hand I feel is the only one of the group that has that ability to relate on a personal level with the voting person. Kudos to McCain for picking her and I hope to see their ticket win in November and I hope to see our first Woman President in Sarah in the years to come.
Posted by: Gary K | August 31, 2008, 4:24 am 4:24 am
MCain called Obama elitist but Mcain and hiw wife are RICH REPUBLICANS whose parents were wealthy and powerful. Cindy never went to an inner city suburb in her life look at her.
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Cindy didn’t grow up rich; her family sold everything they could to invest in a business which, luckily for them, prospered!
That’s the American Dream!
Obama wrote two seni-autographical novels to earn him some money… along with an ear-mark or three which landed a lot of money in HIS family till!
Cindy got hers more honestly!
In any case, Cindy has been to war zones and hospitals to help … mostly children… which is how she found and adopted her youngest daughter.
She has been generous in sharing her wealth …. AND HER TIME! And she has never said anything negative either about Hillary or about Michele
But I WILL… if this Cindy smear doesn’t stop… and there’s plenty to tell…
…starting with the need to raise her grades by X amount of points on her eollege entrance tests so that she could take advantage of the Affirmative Action Program.
… to be continued if necessary…..
Posted by: eyes open | August 31, 2008, 4:31 am 4:31 am
Honestly, Sarah is more qualified to be a leader than any of the three men who have camped out in the cushy U.S. Senate. She has been heavily involved in major industries along with cleaning up a corrupt political environment in her state. Her approval ratings in Alaska are thru the roof. Very Reagan-esque. Maybe SHE should be president.
Posted by: Seattle Conservative | August 31, 2008, 4:37 am 4:37 am
eyes open–u get it. i am so fustrated by these liberals who have been braiwashed by these demogods for as long as i can remember. hippies are another name for sheep
Posted by: cisc | August 31, 2008, 4:46 am 4:46 am
OBAMA the liar…
OBAMA the liar…
OBAMA the liar…
I am a proud Hillary supporter but I can not go with Hillary’s pick for OBAMA. I understand that Hillary need to abide the DNC party endorsement… but I can’t…
NO TO BARACK HUSSIEN OBAMA.
Posted by: kikz | August 31, 2008, 4:48 am 4:48 am
Do you people not understand that American was founded on the principal of freedom and free enterprise. The day we are born we are all born with the same opportunities. It is just a little harder for some of us than it is for others. I worked 4 jobs for several years on minimum wage and never complained. I wanted things and I was taught to work for what I wanted. Now I am in a successful profession. I have more than my parents did. Does this make my daughter someone to hate? People hate Cindy McCain because she didn’t have to grow up without, but does that mean she is out of touch? As for the economy…Do you people not remember you Government class in High School? The president has minimal influence on what goes on in this country. Look at your congressmen and women!!! The last 4 years have been a majority of Democrates and you blame the president? The president can only do what congress allows!! But the president can also keep congress from turning things upside down. And don’t you all think it’s funny how the prices of a barrel of oil fell 16.00 the very day after Bush announced his challenge to congress to drop the ban on drilling off shore of the USA? Come on people and stop listening to your liberal media. Do your own research and make up your own mind. And in my opinion, Obama scares me to death. Why does he not talk about his family? his school? how he got his house? Did you people research and find out that he wants to tax you the minute you SELL your home? He wants to raise capitol gains and take it off the top. He won’t even allow you to put that money into another home. And he has Hillary in the Senate to work towards making that happen. These people will never have to sell their homes. They ALL have enough money to go out and buy their own. Another thing on the Cindy deal. Are the Obama’s going to condem their own daughters when they grow up and don’t have to take out a student loan for school or work hard to support themselves? CAN WE PLEASE TALK ABOUT THE ISSURES AND QUIT BADGERING THE OTHER PARTY AND CANDIDATES?
Posted by: Tessa | August 31, 2008, 5:17 am 5:17 am
Some reporter asked Romney how many houses he owned. Romney responded, “One less than John Kerry.” His quick wit gave me a chuckle.
Posted by: givemeabreak | August 31, 2008, 5:38 am 5:38 am
So? Welcome to national politics, where mudslinging is standard fare particularly when neither candidate has much of a plan. It does serve a good purpose though, as whoever wins is going to have to deal with a lot of nasties around the world who have far worse things to say than this.
Posted by: CppThis | August 31, 2008, 5:47 am 5:47 am
Out of touch? Odd criticism coming from Obeyme, a man whose own wife got a 260% raise the year after he was elected to the Senate. And then, Obama asked for a million dollar earmark for the wife’s employer. Saracuda would never tolerate that corruption in Alaska but in Chicago its business as usual.
Posted by: Bill45 | August 31, 2008, 5:52 am 5:52 am
Sure, it is not offensive that people are paying five bucks a gallon for gas, or that hard wrking Americans are losing their homes. It is offensive that the privelidged class should be criticised. Umm. How dare them! The truth is that Republicans have a few war crimes and other irregularities to deal with. They must stop hiding behind their thumbs…
Posted by: BlackRaiser | August 31, 2008, 5:59 am 5:59 am
I would be offended too, but let’s face it–it is an issue, especially when the current administration has done so much to benefit the wealthy.
Posted by: rayy | August 31, 2008, 6:24 am 6:24 am
Obama would be the 2nd term of Jimmy Carter. Fortunately, the conservative base is now energized and will defeat the most liberal senator in the senate’s bid to take the white house.
Posted by: Thomas | August 31, 2008, 6:24 am 6:24 am
To the person that made a comment about the Minimum wage. When are we going to get it. The reason that Republicans vote against the minimum wage is because it does not promote free enterprise, and it puts government in charge of people’s businesses. Jobs are lost when there is a minimum wage. The market should dictate wages, and moret times that not it will dictate higher than minimum wage. Also, minimum wage is designed for teenagers and college students. Adults should have worked long and hard enough to earn raises. Remember, stay off the rich, they are the ones who give us our paychecks. They are the one who donate the most to charity. If you tax it away from them, our charities suffer and our paychecks suffer. It is how the world works. Just because you are rich does not make you evil or out of touch with reality, it usually means you are a hard worker and you help keep our country running. They are not bad people. And by the way, I have a family of four with a combined yearly income of less than $50K. So I struggle to make ends meet. But I am smart enough to know that we need rich people.
Posted by: Brad Williamson | August 31, 2008, 6:57 am 6:57 am
Didn’t Nobama say that spouses and family were off limits? Oh, right, that’s just for him.
I just have one question for all the people who are green with envy that Cindy was born into money – if Cindy/John McCain or Bill Gates or (gasp) even George Soros and everyone else with more money than you went flat broke tomorrow, would your personal situation change one bit? No? Oh…. You know jealousy is very disabling trait. You should probably get some professional help for that.
Posted by: tag | August 31, 2008, 7:04 am 7:04 am
Social Marxists are out of touch with the American Dream.
They *are* in touch with the Marixst “workers paradise” utopian fantasy.
In this knowledge Obama’s criticism is hollow and meaningless.
Posted by: Idris | August 31, 2008, 7:07 am 7:07 am
Awww – when the Democrats go on the offensive, the Repubs just can’t stomach it. Stop ‘whining’ and hit back. Hell, at least the criticisms coming from the Democratic nominee are TRUE. I guess the Repubs can’t handle it when, as the cliché goes, the truth HURTS.
Posted by: Marko | August 31, 2008, 7:39 am 7:39 am
it is ok as long as you get rich in governnment-it pays well-ask the clintons
Posted by: jf | August 31, 2008, 7:42 am 7:42 am
Who is really out of touch and would like to see gas at 12 dollars a gallon? Who is really out of touch with Americas middle class? Obama.
Posted by: david | August 31, 2008, 7:58 am 7:58 am
The real Obama as a Karl Marx student has emerged. Joe Biden is the bully attack dog Obama needed and let the assault on achievers in America begin. America was not built on Socialism yet that is what Democrats think we need. What we need is personal responsibility, the end of pork barrel spending, and the end of insane taxes – like taxes on retiree pensions imposed by Democrats. I am glad Cindy McCain spoke out against the hateful message the Democrats are spouting… others should too.
Posted by: Bill | August 31, 2008, 8:13 am 8:13 am
It is not about Cindy McCains wealth; it is about a man that wants to be President not knowing how many houses he owns. combine that with, McCain doesn’t know what countries no longer exist, what countries al quedia is based, who is President of Germany, and how to use the internet or email, and he seems indeed to be out of touch with most Americans.
Posted by: arthur | August 31, 2008, 8:22 am 8:22 am
Globalization, has destroyed the middle class, just like Henry Ford in reverse. Those who beleive this Republi-Democrat nightmare, can’t say they beleive in the ‘American Way’, since, it’s been exported, by both parties and their controllers in the Banks. Those who don’t beleive this, read the Karl Marx Manifesto, you’re living it. Also, T. Jefferson was right, when he said that banks and rich folks were more dangerous to liberty than standing armies. We’re done. And I used to be a Republican.
Posted by: Gabe | August 31, 2008, 8:26 am 8:26 am
Curious again! How many of you drank as a teenager and attended drinking parties? And how many of you approve of McBush supporting a draft and the fact he will go off half-cocked and jump into war at the drop of a hat? I think he is a person trying to prove his so-called manhood. A man does not prove his worth by being a warmonger. A man proves his worth by being honest, dependable, loyal, trustworthy, logical, diplomatic, and rational. The same applies to a woman. Obama ’08
Posted by: CS3539 | August 31, 2008, 8:33 am 8:33 am
Mrs. McCain,
Obama offends true Americans. The ipod generation should not be allowed to vote. They don’t kown anything about (God forbid) WORK.
Posted by: jasper | August 31, 2008, 8:34 am 8:34 am
Why do you Socialists hate prosperity? Her dad started with very little and build a SUCCESSFUL business! That is the American Dream NOT SOCIALIZED healthcare. Today’s Democrat=Socialist/Communist/Marxist.
Posted by: Franco | August 31, 2008, 8:42 am 8:42 am
Most of you people need to remember that in America, we have the right to
“make as much as we can make”. You can either succeed with hard work, or fail is you choose to sit back and live off off the government. If Cindy McCain’s family can take $10k and turn it into hundreds of millions, then more power to them!
Bottom-line:
Obama = Socialism
McCain = The American Way
Posted by: Alan | August 31, 2008, 8:43 am 8:43 am
From John McCain’s comment, I didn’t gather that he didn’t KNOW how many houses he has, I gathered he thought “oh brother, they’re going to make drama out of this” and decided to let it slide.
Anyone knows, if you have money in the bank, investing it in property is one of the ways to get a good return one day.
Obama is the new kid on the block and whining about the way things work in the world.
Property investment isnt only for Hollywood.
He probably knows what he owns, just feels it’s irrelevent and he doesn’t have to answer to Obama.
Crazy though, that Obama is having his people continue to cry about it. That shows me he’s immature and definately not ready to lead.
Posted by: Tricia | August 31, 2008, 8:55 am 8:55 am
Vote obama/biden and live in a communist country, along with the millions of illegals that obama plans to grant amnesty to!
America is being destroyed by liberals!
Posted by: Pat | August 31, 2008, 8:56 am 8:56 am
REPUBLICANS, I STILL CAN’T HEAR YOU!!! WE NEED TO PUT TO REST THE LIES OF “the one” ONCE AND FOR ALL. HE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT ANYONE BUT HIMSELF
Posted by: icen von | August 31, 2008, 8:59 am 8:59 am
Look people…we did this to ouorselves. We invested billions into shaky dot com companies that didn’t even have a product to sell. We bought gargantuan SUVs when we’ve know there problems with oil for the last 30 years. We bought mortgages we couldn’t afford on the crazy premise that home prices would comtinue to increase 25% per year. We’ve completely ignored the fact that we now compete in a global economy with the like of China and India, both of whom have over a billion people. The real solution doesn’t lie with whomever we elect president, but with us as a people no longer being slaves to greed. And on that point, we all seem to be out of touch.
Posted by: Brian Levine | August 31, 2008, 9:02 am 9:02 am
The Dems hate success. Anyone who succeeds shows a person can make it without governmental help. The Dems American dream is to first fail, then get help from the all caring federal government, and finally to achieve middle class.
Posted by: Ricardo | August 31, 2008, 9:02 am 9:02 am
I’m a registered democrat and I will vote for McCain. Obama is an empty suit
Posted by: GO SARAH!!! | August 31, 2008, 9:04 am 9:04 am
I read The Obama Nation. You want to discuss entitlement then you have to look no father than Obama’s father. With all that was given to him he still managed to leave three families in the dust. By the way when I tried for grants for my daughter for school there weren’t any. But I bet Barack and Michille had no proplems getting funding foor thier education!
Posted by: Maxiemoe | August 31, 2008, 9:06 am 9:06 am
I read The Obama Nation. You want to discuss entitlement then you have to look no father than Obama’s father. With all that was given to him he still managed to leave three families in the dust. By the way when I tried for grants for my daughter for school there weren’t any. But I bet Barack and Michille had no proplems getting funding foor thier education!
Posted by: Maxiemoe | August 31, 2008, 9:06 am 9:06 am
Any society worth it’s salt takes care of the truly needy. Any person that is able to take care of himself but chooses instead to take from the government is robbing the truly needy and is beneath my contempt.
Posted by: Conservative | August 31, 2008, 9:07 am 9:07 am
I live in Illinois I never heard of obama until he started his campain.We also have a democratic mayor of chicago a house and senate. We have some of the highest taxes in the u.s.and also gas prices.So if you elect this guy just remeber where he comes from one of the most liberal and mismanaged ststes in the union.
Posted by: rich | August 31, 2008, 9:17 am 9:17 am
I’m sure Cindy McCain will get over it…a quick shopping trip on Rodeo Drive should do the trick.
As the Obama campaign said, the issue isn’t the McCain wealth, it’s that, as with so many other things, including the geography of the area, who the combatants are, etc., John McCain just doesn’t get it.
Bob
Posted by: Robert Hastings | August 31, 2008, 9:22 am 9:22 am
MOST people are doing just fine. I’m tired of hearing about how bad off people are. It’s simply not true. The only people not doing fine, are the same people who will always not be ding fine.
Posted by: Brian Moore | August 31, 2008, 9:25 am 9:25 am
Cindy McCain has more class in her little finger than everybody at the DNC combined. She is going to be a marvelous First Lady.
Posted by: Hephaestus | August 31, 2008, 9:28 am 9:28 am
What a bunch of ugly words here today. All the name calling, the class envy. Seriously, someone hates rich people? Why? Even if it’s inherited, why do you care? If someone left you that, you’d hate yourself? We all do the best that we can, it doesn’t do any good to continue to be a victim! Take some responsibility and stop blaming other people. Come November, Vote and be done with it!
Posted by: Charley | August 31, 2008, 9:31 am 9:31 am
Conservative: “Any society worth it’s salt takes care of the truly needy. Any person that is able to take care of himself but chooses instead to take from the government is robbing the truly needy and is beneath my contempt.”
I agree completely. Nothing worse than a mooch. The million dollar question is how do you provide for the helpless (disabled, elderly, displaced (Hurricane Katrina for instance) and prevent oppurtunistic elements of society from taking advantage of the governments help? I wish there was a simple solution for that.
Posted by: Danny | August 31, 2008, 9:32 am 9:32 am
PEOPLE, let’s start. The Kennedy’s were very rich, but you don’t hear democrats saying JFK was out of touch even if his wife ran to marry a billionaire just because she was afraid of being normal or poor, and they are democratic royalty. Bill & Hill. Clinton were and are stinkingly rich, but no dem has said that they were or are out of touch. Obama is so afraid of being poor so he doesn’t have to be religious and hold guns that he needed a felon to get a class distinguishing house. Now, DEMS, stop the hypocrisy. Wealth ain’t the issue
Posted by: icen von | August 31, 2008, 9:32 am 9:32 am
Really Cindy? Really, you’re that offended? In that case, why don’t you do something about it instead of crying foul.
You do know that your husband is running for president right?
Posted by: katie | August 31, 2008, 9:33 am 9:33 am
Why is it if a Republican has an attack on a Democrat they are mean and hateful but when the opposite is true the Democrat is a free thinker who has a vision for America You libs need to get a grip, your going to lose this elation, and you will cry racism and that the election was rigged when the truth is most Americans get tired of always hearing how bad this country is, the play to peoples fears and and us use hate as a weapon the try and call it free thought, Come up with a new idea or get on with your lives.
Posted by: Tim | August 31, 2008, 9:35 am 9:35 am
Globalization, has destroyed the middle class, just like Henry Ford in reverse. Those who beleive this Republi-Democrat nightmare, can’t say they beleive in the ‘American Way’, since, it’s been exported, by both parties and their controllers in the Banks. Those who don’t beleive this, real the Karl Marx Manifesto, you’re living it. Also, T. Jefferson was right, when he said that banks and rich folks were more dangerous to liberty than standing armies. We’re done, damn the rich, eat the rich. And I used to be a Republican. Brian Moore, you’re an idiot, and blind, you must have a good job and lot’s of money, you can’t see where the exporting of manufacturing, has exported the American Way. Economies are about dummies being able to make it, not just the highly educated. Now, at 55, my highly educated position has rendered me unemployable, because I’m ‘over the hill’. to hell with you, and your globalization. When the collapse of the dollar comes, and it is already happening, people like me will be hunting people like you.
Posted by: Gabe | August 31, 2008, 9:35 am 9:35 am
John McCain is an All American hero and so is his beautiful wife. They embolden the America Dream. Work hard, make something of yourself and don’t wait or want a handout from the government like the Demorats want you to live. They think we Americans are too stupid to take care of ourselves, and therefore want us to depend on the government for everything. Can you say socialism/communism? The demorats are the party of whinners, complainers, who said the war was lost. They’re the party of can’t. We can’t drill, we can’t drive what we want, we can’t keep our homes cooled or heated the way we like, we can’t figure out the size of mortgage we can handle, we can’t eat what we want, we can’t fart because of global warming, we can’t we can’t we can’t. We can’t let our country be run by a so called “man” whose more of a wimp than man who is not an All American. He’s a marxist, and we are capitalist period.
Posted by: Rene' Casanova | August 31, 2008, 9:40 am 9:40 am
John McCain is an All American hero and so is his beautiful wife. They embolden the America Dream. Work hard, make something of yourself and don’t wait or want a handout from the government like the Demorats want you to live. They think we Americans are too stupid to take care of ourselves, and therefore want us to depend on the government for everything. Can you say socialism/communism? The demorats are the party of whinners, complainers, who said the war was lost. They’re the party of can’t. We can’t drill, we can’t drive what we want, we can’t keep our homes cooled or heated the way we like, we can’t figure out the size of mortgage we can handle, we can’t eat what we want, we can’t fart because of global warming, we can’t we can’t we can’t. We can’t let our country be run by a so called “man” whose more of a wimp than man who is not an All American. He’s a marxist, and we are capitalist period.
Posted by: Rene' Casanova | August 31, 2008, 9:40 am 9:40 am
I am sure McCains response was based on his desire to be accurate. He was not sure about how much of his investments was tied up in property. He knew the properties he resides in but was not sure at that time what portion of their assests were into real estate. That does not seem like an unreasonable situation but the liberal media made it a big issues like they do with most things.
Posted by: Gerald C. Atkin | August 31, 2008, 9:40 am 9:40 am
Steveo:Next week, the 60% of Americans who do not know that McCain was a POW will become aware of it. And the 85% who do not know that Cindy McCain adopted a baby from Mother Teresa’s hospice will know about it.
Shocking that McCain would bring up his military service, I’m sure people have NO idea he was a POW. The geritol population may have forgotten but wait 24 hours and I’m sure they’ll hear it again.
As far as Cindy McCain adopting a child, would that good deed cancel out her dating McCain when he was still married??
Posted by: Danny | August 31, 2008, 9:44 am 9:44 am
Wow! In reading some of the earlier comments, there are a lot of you out there who are buzzing on all the wrong issues. By the way how much did Obama spend on his house (and what’s its worth. And you think he’s in touch with the middle class. What is the actual change that is being promised by Obama, besides the start of a more government run nation- yes, that’s what national health care leads to. Why do so many Canadians come to America to receive health care- oh yeah, because it takes so long to get the proper health care there. Beware what change your actually voting for this Nov. because if we go national health and it doesn’t work like it hasn’t in so many other nations, we can NEVER go back to what we enjoy now. Don’t screw over your children’s future because you were to lazy to do some actual research on how these promises Obama is making will truely take us from being one of the smartest, wealthiest, and technologically savy nations in the world.
Posted by: foundationsofanation | August 31, 2008, 9:47 am 9:47 am
I am shocked and honestly, quite afraid of some of the Pro-Obama/Anti-MaCain posts that are on this forum. I am very proud of my country, USA, and what it tands for, capitalism and freedom.
Freedom isn’t forcing a business owner to pay his employees some government mandated wage level. Freedom isn’t taking more from those whose only “sin’ is being more successful than others. America is a great country not the dark, evil, gloomy place that Democrats and liberals love to paint it. It’s your life, it’s your destiny, WAKE UP and take control of your own-self. Only the foolish and weak would allow some bloated, beauracy fueled by entitlements and promises rule their destiny.
Posted by: kevin | August 31, 2008, 9:52 am 9:52 am
I just want to say that, after reading most of these comments, I think a good 95% of you folks (from both sides of the political coin) should refrain from posting commentary online. The ignorance and pettiness on display is staggering.
Posted by: Mibrilane | August 31, 2008, 9:56 am 9:56 am
Well, by my standards, Obama is pretty darn rich himself. Not only that but all the money that Obama spends on getting himself elected is pretty contradic