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I say no to Obama

Editor: I finally got it! Barack Obama is trying to get my vote by inferring I’m a racist should I not vote for him. Excuse me for not voting for you Barack, but because of your lack of experiences I have no confidence you can run this country.

James Kleinhammer

Hanford

(Oct. 3, 2008)

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The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the views of the Hanford Sentinel

seriously wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:04 PM:

" If NOT voting for Obama make me a racist then I will wear that label proudly! His "Trust Me" approach is scary and sadly appealing to the naive. "

SJT wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:59 PM:

" Too little, too late. California's a blue state, James, and McCain will not waste precious time to stump here. Just curious - exactly how is it you've concluded you're somehow a racist by not voting for Barack? Did Rush, O'Reilly, Beck, Levin, or Hannity inspire this letter? "

stevewesthof wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:00 AM:

" Both McCain and Obama have the same policies, They are both ran by the same special interests, they are both corupt. And most recently both supported the bail out which ninety two percent of the american people opposed. In fact McCain pleaded with George Bush to use executive power to get the money after the bill was not passed the first time.
Clearly it makes absolutely no differance whether you vote for either one of them. I for one will not vote for either, Some people say hold your nose and vote for McCain, Kind of like our senators and congressman did when they voted for the bail out, Instead of spemding more than a week on a bill it was easier for them to just vote for giving the federal reserve more power and settins us up for socialism. Don't hold your nose and vote for either one of these guys, You have other choices. Chuck Baldwin, Bob Barr, Ralph Nader. You won't be wasting a vote. You may be able to live with yourself later. Remember both candidates literally shoved this bailout down our throats. "

B. wrote on Oct 5, 2008 1:44 PM:

" Keep in mind NOBAMA still refuses to acknowledge his political coruption with the likes of William Ayers, Tony Rezco, Frank Marshall Davis & Saul Alinsky.
Levin, Hannity, Rush, & even Ray Appelton only tell the facts. What is it with Democrats, are they so stupid to see this? They`re as much in denial as NOBAMA is. Plain to see they support terrorism...
Barack Hussien Obama and his wife are racists, he disowns his white side which is 50%. "

whitey wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:09 PM:

" i say no to obama as well.
theres just something not right there. "

Deb wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:40 PM:

" To B: It's amazing how people forget that William Ayers, Tony Rezco, were both previously discussed in the democratic primary. Oh, wait ... it was the democratic primary, so you must not have been listening. If you can type in those names and you tube as well as you can type "stupid" then you might get the information you need. Also, if you might be so inclined, you might want to read the latest over at rollingstone magazine.

Oh yea... have you seen the electoral map recently?

Obama/Biden '08 "

the reaper wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:33 PM:

" im sorry, let's just vote for Palin, thats right if you vote McCain you are voting for her as well. A person who doesnt speak proper english. That's right, dont cha know. Well great example for the children. Why not everyone just vote McCain four more years of the same stuff wont hurt. Crashing economy, neverending war, curruption. Sounds like a plan. If thats what you want COUNT ME OUT! "

Inside the Fire wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:34 AM:

" Race is apsolutely a part of this election. When you have people voting for someone based on race then that is racist. Believe me I know people who are voting for him based on his color. We no very little about Obama. Perhaps he is a terrorist. After all he hangs out with one. People it seems worship him like he is some sort of a god. When that happens something is wrong. I firmly trust in Jesus Christ and trust him but I do worry about Obama and the future of this great country. "

B. wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:22 AM:

" To Deb & the reaper......it`s people like you that is what`s wrong with this country. You`re probably supporters of Pelosi, Franks, & Reed as well. You also must be in favor of socialism & high taxes......we don`t need a terrorist supporter running this country. You`ve made a total mess of the economy. Nobama is corupt. The only CHANGE your boy is going to make is what change you have left in your pockets.

McCAIN/PALIN 2008 "

whitey wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:23 AM:

" reaper.....
so, since Palin is from Alaska, and they have an accent, that isn't considered 'proper' english to you?
So, does that mean anyone from any state/territory, fails to speak proper english? And it's CORRUPTION, don't cha know? "

THEREALDOG wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:35 AM:

" Ok THE REAPER you are out leave.....Neverending war huh? You guys want Obama in office you guys want change well I tell you what if he wins you will get CHANGE....Nobama 08 09 10 11 12 "

Deb wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:54 PM:

" To B: People like.... well, people like me are entitled to our own opinion and certainly help to carry the load of Republican & Democratic policy on our backs just as you do. I certainly don't mean to be rude B. There's not a enough room in the forum to respond to your caustic remarks. I'm quite American. But, I don't call those with differing views "socialist" like it's a BAD thing. HA! Our great America has one of the most socialist programs around. It's called the Military health program. You do support the Military, I take it considering your republican views... "

The reaper wrote on Oct 7, 2008 4:51 PM:

" I am sorry next time I try to impress some one at a job interview I'll remember to speak like mrs. Palin. As for everyone else your quick to attack my post but you must have no real idea what you want. You say oh your wrong because this. I understand you must have heard it on CNN last night you wanted to sound smart I completly understand. The trick to making someone beleive you is to attack with reason. Such as I will not vote McCain because of his point of views. Like the war. It neverending we refuse to realize that we have already lost. But instead of taking people out let's just keep them there. Why not! What points does McCain have? Agian there must be none because I haven't heard of one yet. You might want to watch the debate tonight. You will realize who is the better canidate. "

Deb wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:27 PM:

" My thoughts on proper speech with regard to Palin is that colloquialism's generally have no room in debates nor the oval office, especially if they're meant to demean or are offensive to many. Just my offended opinion and the winking didn't help, just as "my friend" from McCain, in the town style meetings debate, doesn't help. It gets old. "

THEREALDOG wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:09 AM:

" Just like the Marines saying
"We fight so you can protest" back America don't point the finger "

LadyBug wrote on Oct 8, 2008 1:33 PM:

" Its so sad that in the year 2008, people have to look at race instead of the person. James have you really watched the debates? Maybe you should watch them with your eyes closed and then you can tell which one is right for this country, and then you can see how bad McCain is and how badly he answers the questions presented to him.
To B: Just how is Obama disowning his white side? He has on more than given her credit for who he is.....maybe you also need to pay more attention to the debates and listen with your eyes shut. "

Scott Tucker wrote on Oct 8, 2008 3:32 PM:

" "Just like the Marines saying
"We fight so you can protest" back America don't point the finger"

Huh??? Are you saying that it is un-American to ask questions?

Just like most good English teachers say: "If you want to put your thoughts to paper and have people understand them, it is wise to use punctuation and avoid run-on sentences." "

equality wrote on Oct 8, 2008 4:47 PM:

" McSAME will probably win over this close minded conservative little town, but Obama will win the election. I VOTE YES FOR OBAMA. "

the reaper wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:05 PM:

" I guess i was right! "

kb99 wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:16 PM:

" This is a quote from Mr Obama
'As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking
sides,' Obama said. 'There are a lot of people in the world to whom the
American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a
war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should
be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song
'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might
salute it.'
He has got my vote ...NOT "

Proud Dad wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:30 AM:

" kb99 wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:16 PM:

" This is a quote from Mr Obama
'As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides,' Obama said.

kb check out snopes.com, it was taken way out of context with the situation (satire) that happened.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/stance.asp "

PALADIN wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:37 AM:

" Well said B. Is there someone else in the Hanford area who paid attention during American government and politics and has common sense.Some of [YOU KNOW ALL] liberals really don't grasp the concept of common sense. That is very blatant in your views you try so desperately to respond too. It is apparent that B. is right on the money when it come to Barrack Milhouse Obama. None of your party ever challenges any of his facts about Barry's past live . You want to ignore the facts and sweep them under the carpet. Everything that he has blogged , you can find in both of Barry's books is factual and true. It's very sad that you liberals don't want to admit that this country really started going down to hell farther when the Democrap liberals socialist took the majority in Congress in 2006. Deb and the Reaper [ what perfect name for a liberal socialist]. you both must be waiting on your welfare checks, Because either your not a middle class citizens or your a friggin dolt. NOBAMA IN 2008. "

valleygirl08 wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:10 AM:

" In what speech did Barack say that if you don't vote for him your a racist?? I have a problem with Palin, specifically her husband. So now it comes out that he was the one who wanted Sarah Palin's brother in law fired....and Palin didn't know about this. I also have a problem with official emails that are categorized as confidential being sent from Sarah Palin to her husband's personal email account. Seems to me that this is a couple who like to abuse their power, something I am def tired of with our current administration. While many of you want to call me unamerican for having a opinion I respect all others who feel differently, I don't think you stupid or ignorant for feeling as strongly about ur candidate as I feel about mine, you feel like a racist for not wanting obama and I see many who go against Palin being categorized as a sexist so I guess it goes both ways. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:10 PM:

" Obama is the organizer, that is who and what he does, if elected he will add to the size of government not trim the unecessary fat from the pork barrel projects every Senator and Congressman pushes through for their various districts. Immediately his answer is to throw billions of dollars without recognizing what the problems and answers are for the economy. He just knows he wants to redistribute the money from the wealthy to the poor. How will this create jobs? How will this generate the kind of busiiness purchasing that a business is capable of doing vs the average person? This is short term pleasure for the poor and of no help to our countries recovery. The only way this country is going to recover is through newer jobs, new industry such as expanded wind, solar, nuclear, and yes even additional drilling for oil. That will two fold create more jobs and begin to remove our dependance on foreign oil. Why shouldn't we invest in our own country instead of borrowing money from China to purchase crude oil from countries as McCain puts it, that don't like us so much? "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:50 PM:

" To Scott Tucker wrote on Oct 8, 2008 5:32 PM:

" "Just like the Marines saying
"We fight so you can protest" back America don't point the finger"

Huh??? Are you saying that it is un-American to ask questions?

No Scott it is not un-American to ask questions, if you understand the concept of God, Corps, Country and service to country. But for those who think the military is your whipping board for insult and a manner to gain some sort of acceptance when you decide to show them a little respect. It's alot like complaining about the farmer with your mouth full, it just shouldn't be done. You complain about the Commander-In-Chief but praise the warriors kind of an oxy-moron don't you think? If not for us war-mongers Pearl Harbor would have been the end of the United States and we would all be speaking Japanese and making Toyotas. So don't be so quick to put down those brave hearts who stormed Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal and many stepping stones thru the islands leading toward Japan. Those brave souls who participated in D-Day, how soon the history teacher forgets history! "

WitchOne wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:59 PM:

" Dear PALADIN
Liberals don’t grasp the concept of common sense? It was the Republicans that took our great country to hell in a hand basket. And try to be civil. His name is not Barry, it’s Barrack, “don’t cha know”. Oh wait. I’m not from Alaska…..And no, I don’t get a Welfare check. I’ve worked for over 30 years and see no end in sight thanks to your pals and the cost of food and housing. VOTE YES FOR OBAMA AND STOP THE MADNESS! "

NotHomeGrown wrote on Oct 9, 2008 3:23 PM:

" To WitchOne, why jump on someone for calling Barak Barry? I don't see you telling others his name is McCain not McSame. But yes I too wish that people would attempt to stick to the facts. But unfortunately too many go the low road including both of the main front runners. But the question that I still want answered which nobody will answer is why is Sarah Palin's experience always challenged, as in one breath away. But the Democrat's don't question Obama's same inexperience? I truely hope that whoever does become president does in fact throw out partisianship and actually look for those people that actually are experts and ask for their help. I for one was not impressed with either Obama nor McCain during their recent debate. But to be more honest I am also upset that everyone in the media seems more biased towards Obama. If McCain made a statement that was not entirely true it shows up as MISLEADING, but if Obama made a similar claim it is TRUE (with tiny print, "in principal but not entirely true of the entire package") "

Deb wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:15 PM:

" PALADIN - I'd be a dolt to even try to respond to you.
WATCHDOG - glad you have a target you can focus on.
KB99 - keep on passing the lies, it makes you look quite foolish. "

Deb wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:43 PM:

" Watchdog said: “ … he wants to redistribute the money from the wealthy to the poor. How will this create jobs? How will this generate the kind of business purchasing that a business is capable of doing vs the average person?”
My Response: The republicans have had 8 years to figure out that problem - PLUS a republican congress for 8 years of the last 10yrs. They've given business tax break one after another - what does big business do? They export jobs, they import products (read trade deficit) and spend weeks at luxurious resorts of OTHER big businesses. Pay their executives outrageous payments even when execs fail. The big-boys republicans support have contributed to our the huge deficit.
You also say: “The only way this country is going to recover is through newer jobs, new industry such as expanded wind, solar, nuclear, and yes even additional drilling for oil.”
My response: That's Obama's plan. Glad to see you recognize those ALL are important. "

Scott Tucker wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:50 PM:

" Fred, Welcome back from your sabbatical. "

Deb wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:55 PM:

" Watchdog, as an American, I came by the right to speak out when this country was created by the forefathers. Those same forefathers displayed civil disobedience by coming across the Atlantic. Civil disobedience and asking questions of those who are charge IS the American way. PERIOD. By questioning the boss does not in any way question the troops of this great country. By signing up for the military you take a pledge. I do not and I have the right to question his judgment. As an American, I supported the CIC as we invaded Iraq - I swore though that IF this was what I suspected, the republican party who continued to support him would never ever gain my approval or thus my vote. EVER. So, go ahead and continue to bash mine and others right to speak up and out against the Bush Admin. Or any future admin. Our vote counts just as much as yours. And, in the upcoming case, my vote cancels yours. "

bluefalcon559 wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:20 PM:

" I will vote a straight republican ticket... though I do know that California is not a battleground state and Senator Obama will take California... maybe if California would redraw the district lines a bit, it might turn out differently, but with all the communists... gosh, sorry, my bad, Liberals in the Bay, and LA, that will never happen.

What I see is Obama's campaign falling apart... ACORN, a liberal organization has been raided in Nevada, and it’s clear they are doing shady things in Ohio as well... Clearly they (ACORN) are backing Obama. Also, you now have in the news from the Washington Post that Obama was trying to persuade the Iraq government to go against President Bush's plan on keeping my brothers and sisters in Iraq. Plus, Billy the Terrorist is now coming into the spotlight (em hmm)... what's next for Obama?

A final note... I ask every night to my savor above, to please have the worst snow storm hit Ohio in 100 years on election day...If that happens, guaranteed Republicans take Ohio...even with the ACORN corrupt early voting taking place in Ohio. Even Dandre want go out and vote that day in Ohio. lol! "

bluefalcon559 wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:32 PM:

" Watchdog Fred. I'm glad to see you back on here. You're a true American patriot, unlike a few others on here...

Therealdog, same to you, you're a true American patriot! The support you and Watchdog and many others offer our young men and women fighting for our freedoms and the freedoms of the less fortunate is noticed and much appreciated.

Contrary to the liberal opinion, I can tell you first hand, that we are making a difference in Iraq and Afghanistan. And we do not listen to the protestors... we do laugh at them though, haha. "

glory wrote on Oct 9, 2008 10:18 PM:

" I donot think race has anything to do with any of this Sarah Palin is the mess....she is against just about anything about Womens rights and Wildlife..She likes aerial hunting of the alaska Wolves....
OBAMA/BIDEN / 08 "

stevewesthof wrote on Oct 10, 2008 12:13 AM:

" NO to either candidates, Some of you will remember a week ago both candidates suspended there campaigns to shove a bail out bill down our throats!!. I personnally wish the would just stay on the campaign trail and continue there popularity contest. What ajoke they both are, I am not voting for either as I would not be able to lie to my kids and say I voted for the best one when they are the SAME. Thye both want HUGE government. They both supported NAFTA. They are both ran by corupt special interest groups. No matter who wins between the two of them our government will grow and our freedom will dimenish. "

law dog wrote on Oct 10, 2008 8:54 AM:

" I cant believe the rediculous arguments and reasons people have for chosing to vote for Obama. If Obama supporters would just open their eyes and do a little research, they would learn Obama is a Socialist and has studied under hardcore Socialists for many years. Obama constantly preaches "change we need" but I sure as hell dont need that kind of change. Our society is full of sheep who vote for people based soley on the color of their skin or whether they are male or female. I cant stand Hilary Clinton but i would vote for her in a heartbeat to keep Obama from being the leader of our country. I suppose its not worth worrying too much about. A person as radical as Obama being elected as President will surely draw other opposing radicals out of the woodwork. Elections are not popularity contests. Educate yourselves before you vote. If you arent well informed, dont vote. We all know what happened during the last Sheriff election. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:25 PM:

" Blue Falcon 559 you know how I feel about you and yours, but thanks for welcoming me back. A shout out to our adversary Scott Tucker as well, we've had many challenging discussions in the past.

Now moving on to Deb, I never said you didn't have a right to speak. That is first and foremost secondly the plan to utilized all assets available to the American public to remove our dependance from foreign oil was not and until recently was spoken against by your candidate Barry as he was known in school. Have you ever looked in to see how his schooling was paid for and his house was purchased? Where the money came from I mean. It wasn't a traditional Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac I can tell ya that much. It was more like a Iranian windfall. If that is the connection, more power to you and as for your change you can have all you want just change your address to Iran. What is it we want to change about our free democratic society where we each have a say? Socialists, dictators is that your goal? "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:35 PM:

" To not home grown and law dog, I think you both nailed it on the head, blue falcon 559 once again you knocked it out of the park.

We are considering a 143 day Senator for the highest job in the land. When I had 143 days in the navy, I was selected for cleaning the urinals and toilets. But I was far more qualified through my studies of the Blue Jackets Manual to be an Admiral than Obama is to be president. Cleaning those urinals and toilets was good experience for when I became a Manager in civilian life many managers will understand that comment.

Being President ,when you get the job you aren't only an orator and an organizer then the real work begins. You have to think on your feet not get on the phone to Michelle upstairs and ask her what to do? We already had that presidency with Bill and Hillary.

The shoe in election for Obama would have been to have Hillary as his running mate and Nobama wasn't even wise enough to make that decision. What other decisions might be wrong? "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:43 PM:

" Deb would you elect a 7th grader to be President of your High School class? John S. McCain turned down early release from prison because he knew it wasn't fair to prisoners who had been there longer than he. "He stated release them first and then I'll go." Who among us has that kind of care and concern for their fellow man, not many let me tell you. If God forbid this recession turns in to a full blown depression like 1929 people will be shooting each other to get to the head of the soup lines. They are already shooting people for reasons which don't make sense to us, what would prevent them from doing that?
The character of a man who can and has put men before himself and his country before all else, is the person I want at the helm of this country. Not some speech giver who isn't qualified to be press secretary, because he can't keep the facts straight. Watch the debates and count how many times Obama says; "I agree with Senator McCain" and you'll see who has the right plan for the country. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:49 PM:

" Deb an Orator for NBC counted 28 times in which Obama agreed with John McCain, in the first debate alone. McCain was right about the Surge in Iraq, he is right on Afghanistan, he is right on Iran, he was right on Georgia and Obama was wrong on each and every one. Barry went to Iraq and ask Maleki to hold off on any decisions until he could be elected President. How much gall does it take to assume you will be President before a single ballot has been cast? He had no right to make such a request. He purposely asked the leaders of Iraq to hold off and make him look good after George W. is gone. President George W. Bush said he was going to increase the amount of boots on the ground in Afghanistan a month later Barry travels to Afghanistan and says they need more soldiers on the ground. How ironic, who is gonna advise Barry the leaders of Isreal hate Joe Biden, do you honestly think he will be effective working with them? Carter and Biden have both upset the leadership of Isreal, both demobrats. "

Deb wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:16 PM:

" Yes, he did acquiesces when it came to off-shore drilling, but I would make a stand that his plan is much more comprehensive. And, McCain has never evolved to change his mind? Has his campaign not evolved as it benefited him? We are talking about politicians here. Debate no debate ok we’ll debate… Is the most recent memory I have of McCain changing his mind. Well he had quite a stack of student loans and went to private school and gee whiz, it was McCain who spoke out against expensive private schools and wants school vouchers. Well, it’s interesting that the youngest attends quite the expensive private school. Public school not good enough? A nice 1.32m loan from Northern Trust. His salary in the senate, his wife’s salary and an advance on his book really allowed that to occur. He has insisted that he did not use good judgment when it came to the Rezko deal. Continued below "

seriously wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:17 PM:

" It is about race

From Dreams of My Father: 'I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites.' and
'I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother's race.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'There was something about him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself, maybe. And white.'

From Dreams of My Father: 'It remained necessary to prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to the black masses, to strike out and name names.'

From Dreams of My Father:'I never emulate white men and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It was into my father's image, the black man, son of Africa , that I'd packed all the attributes I sought in myself , the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, DuBois and Mandela.'

From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.' "

Deb wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:17 PM:

" Continued: Kinda like McCain didn’t use good judgment when it came to Keating? You say “.. Iranian windfall. If that is the connection, more power to you and as for your change you can have all you want just change your address to Iran.” This is where the Republican base loses me. Do you know just how ridiculous you sound? How about you recognize that many of the entitlement programs in place – social security, medicare, federal parks, federal highways, welfare – they are all socialist based. I don’t know of one person who does not benefit in one respect or another. We even have stakes in banks now… You enjoy socialist medicine if you are former military. PLEASE do not act like you don’t condone socialism unless you reject all benefits received. "

Deb wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:34 PM:

" Well Watchdog - I'd suggest you take a look at the Rollingstone article in the most current issue. I wasn't there with the man so I cannot attest to what he did other than give in like many others didn’t. What's that about anyhow?

It's a real man who can say "he's right." BUT, you fail to recognize that Obama went on to say, he’s right, on this count or that count and then identified where they differ. I can say you're right about certain issues but that doesn't mean I agree with everything - it simply means I acknowledge where we agree. To use that as a talking point is meaningless.
The rest of your rant is meaningless as well because there was "more" to the story which you fail to talk about. And, that's where it usually ends - at the end of the sentence you and others create versus that of the actual statement. MUCH LIKE all 4 of the politicians. "

Deb wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:52 PM:

" Sometimes I wonder if it's even worth my time to post an answer Watchdog - 7th grader HA. A post I made about experience: http://www.hanfordsentinel.com/articles/2008/09/12/opinion/letters/doc48cab71488c8d272644051.txt

8 years of teaching constitutional law and 8 years as Illinois legislator and then this term of Senator - I don't get where you can equate this with a 7th grader.

I like Whoopi G's analysis - Not one person is really qualified to be president - the only one who's qualified is someone who has been president previously.

The Constitution only has 2 requirements - age and being a natural born citizen. So... I don't know what to tell you, it won't be that you're right - maybe misguided, but not right. "

B. wrote on Oct 11, 2008 6:28 AM:

" lawdog and seriously.......well stated. It`s nice to see some people here do their homework. "

valleygirl08 wrote on Oct 11, 2008 8:41 AM:

" To Blue Falcon. just curious who are the ones on this board who aren't "american patriots" is it the ones who don't agree with you or aren't voting McCain??

We are voting Obama, a AMERICAN family who have both served in the military and husband is still serving, so are we unamerican because we choose not to go with McCain?

There are many opinions on here that I don't agree with but I don't go as far as to call anyone unamerican but maybe I misunderstood. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 11, 2008 12:44 PM:

" Deb, all John S. McCain did was prove his speech right on the night of his acceptance when he said he would put this country before all else, including this campaign. Yet you see that as a fault, now who is too close to the horses tail pulling the cart and can't see through the poop to the next turn in the road? John S. McCain has said all along that being elected to President is not as important to doing what is right for this country. You speak of Obama's constitution law experience perhaps he'd better serve on the Supreme Court rather than the White House? Obama's lack of experience in any type of executive management position is what most of us don't like about his so called qualifications. Has he met a payroll, has he balanced any budgets, has he managed and directed the National Guard for any state in the union? Not to none of these questions and Biden can't say yes to any of them either yet Sarah Palin can. What's wrong with that picture? Obama is so inept he hasn't learned to salute the flag. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 11, 2008 12:53 PM:

" Deb, those benefits I receive from having served my country are earned benefits Deb, and I feel I've earned each and every one of them. So no I am not going to give up what I am entitled to when millions of illegals receive benefits simply from filling out the paperwork and telling the right lies to qualify. I think you owe the military men and women an apology for indicating that we are not entitled to the benefits the country awards us for serving our country. You claim to be ex military and you make such remarks. Blue Falcon 559 now is the time to use that communist word you ask about from time to time. When the Democrats and their giveaway programs provide equal if not superior pay and benefits to those not qualified to receive them, then I don't think any prior service member should blink an eye at receiving an entitlement. I guess I need to invite you to the VA Hospital in Fresno and see what the price of freedom has cost us wartime veterans in our lifetime, as well. Because quite obviously you haven't seen it! "

TheConstitution Says wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:39 PM:

" Your vote in California for McCain don't matter as you are out numbered by democrats. California has always been a democratic state.
However you could say no to both candidates who both promise a bigger government, more spending, Both, along with Bush literally shoved the 700 billion dollar bail out down our throats.
Do some research, I am voting for a third party candidate, Oh you may say that that is a vote for Obama by voting for a third party. WHO CARES, WE GET THE SAME WITH EITHER ONE.
HUGE GOVERNMENT and less and less freedoms. Keep in mind bothe these guys strongly support a national ID, and both will want your guns too. I ask how did the two worst possible candidates get to where they are at. They sold their soul to special interest. It is all rigged anyway and all these stupid debates are nothing more than a celebrity contest because that is what most americans have been brain washed into beleiving is the tv. The main stream media is lying to you. Go to trueworldhistory.info for some amazing documentaries "

bluefalcon559 wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:52 PM:

" valleygirl08,

Your making an assumption that I'm saying some are not patriotic... you should not assume. And never did I say anyone was unamerican or unpatriotic. Please don't accuse me of doing something I didn't do... it makes you seem foolish; which you're not, correct? "

B. wrote on Oct 11, 2008 8:15 PM:

" Valleygirl08......go ahead and vote Nobama and watch all the funding go away for our military...then tell us how much you adore him.
Very obvious you`ve not done your research on this phony. I would think your husband would know better. "

Deb wrote on Oct 12, 2008 2:17 PM:

" I absolutely LOVE to see how "words" are taken completely out of context. I do hope that "Seriously" and "b" enjoy their next democratic President. I hope those who see those typical posters won't debate nonsense. There is no debate to lies and rumors. Believe what you want. The quotes from the book are out of context. So easy to cut and paste. McCain used to be a decent man...as I'm sure many of his followers were. Now, they are simply the road kill of bad campaign advisers and divisive messages "

Whatever wrote on Oct 12, 2008 4:41 PM:

" Mr Klinhammer
You finally got what? Barrack Obama is a well educated man. I think accusing you of being a rascist if you don't vote for him is beneath his character. I too have questioned his experience but just like 'Rednecks for Obama' I will go with the less of two evils. "

Whatever wrote on Oct 12, 2008 4:57 PM:

" I would never vote for anyone who says they have supported appartheid at one time duing there adult life. McCane is a scary man and Palin is nothing more then well packaged trash. Obama/Biden 08 "

Inside the Fire wrote on Oct 12, 2008 8:45 PM:

" I have a question. Why are people like Bill Ayers, Hugo Chavez and Ahmadinejad so in love with obama? You do not see them praising McCain. Hmm wonder why? Trust me this countries military will be significantly weaker with obama in charge and these people cannot wait. Obama will make this country much more vulnerable to being attacked. "

law dog wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:30 AM:

" Did anyone watch Hanity's America last night? I guess Obama really is a terrorist. Or at least he is friends with a terrorist and started his political career in the living room of a terrorist. Oh yeah, he also sat on several commitees with the same terrorist. Way to go Democrats, you nominated a domestic terrorist to run our country. What will it take for Obama supporters to finally say "enough is enough, maybe we shouldn't vote for him"? Bottom line is Obama is bad news. In the history of America, people have always found a reason to complain about the President. With Obama, you wont have to find a reason, he will give you plenty. "

Alihandero wrote on Oct 13, 2008 2:53 PM:

" Someone here said this:

"...Our vote counts just as much as yours. And, in the upcoming case, my vote cancels yours."

Some observations:

#1. Like, that's REALLY mature (so I heard a neighbor kid say today to another);

#2. The idea that ‘one vote counts as much as another?'

NO, not when the liberal Democrats use ACORN to sign up "new" voters who are dead, etc. etc.;

#3. So my secret vote cancels out your secret vote that cancels out his secret vote . . . and so on.

Wait, didn't his wife's secret vote already cancel out your secret vote that cancels out his secret vote . . . ??

We are up one vote, I think.

Never mind. "

Deb wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:03 PM:

" LawDog where have you been? Did you not know that Hannity is an entertainer? I suppose, watching Hannity has now brought the message of the McCain/Palin team to Hanford. Those who can't tell the difference between truth and rhetoric will continue to believe the rhetoric. On that same vein... Annenberg - the foundation which hired Ayers the domestic terrorist - should they not be hung out to dry as well? Oh wait... The founder of that foundation is listed as one of the top three of McCain monetary donators. What does this mean? To me, it means nothing. To Hannity lovers and Palin supporters this means Obama is a terrorist supporter – they ignore their monetary supporters in the equation. McCain is at least backing off the rhetoric – rather, spending his time putting together an economic relief plan which was supposed to be released today according to one of his surrogates, but wait... that's not going to happen now. Maybe he'll do that at the debate - that's how McCain is going to kick Obama in the backside. Unfortunately, for McCain, Obama has released his ideas. "

Deb wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:49 PM:

" Alihandro - FIRST - most families where one spouse votes one way and the other spouse the other, often do joke about how their votes cancel each other out. When I mentioned that to Fred, it was said to illustrate that while he may vote one way - I will vote another - they will cancel each on at least one issue, President, cancel each other out. I think he and I both are fully aware that the election is not just our two votes. Each of us showing up to vote is very important,

SECOND: Do you really believe it's your place to point out childishness? I think not.

THIRD: I'm so glad you have ACORN to blame. "

Deb wrote on Oct 13, 2008 11:17 PM:

" Watchdog - please take the time to read my posts; not simply scan. I have never said I'm military. Nor did I not say you were NOT entitled to benefits All our military deserve benefits. I respect each and every one who has the heart to sign their name to the agreement. I was directing my comment to your use of the concept of socialism as something dirty. I explained that there is not a person around us who has not benefited from some form of socialism. Are you suggesting that there be no social security? No medicare? No other programs? Only socialist programs IF you serve?
Just attempting to clarify...

As to your opinion about experience. The Constitution only has 2 qualifications. And both McCain and Obama meet those qualifications.

And, while I'm here, rather than making a separate post. I'll provide you a link to a website which has gathered all the information on what Obama has done in the Senate. Watchdogs usually check their facts, but I'll help you out.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/21/164117/783/290/461422 It can be confirmed www.thomas.gov "

stevewesthof wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:13 AM:

" Check this:

http://www.obamacrimes.com/ "

bluefalcon559 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:48 AM:

" ACORN, registered something like 800,000 new voters in Ohio, alone! This is a state which has a population decrease every year for the last several years...

Florida now has ACORN scandals; Nevada still is pressed by their ACORN situation... which state is next... Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri...

Voter fraud is in full effect! Here we have the most perfect system in the world, but yet each state can't get up to the same standards. Do you want to fix voter fraud issues... here's how.

Everyone re-registers to vote... showing proof of their citizenship, via birth certificate, and other official US Government documents. Then the Government issue each of us a Government issued ID card with our ugly faces and magnetic strips and/or microchips in them, just like US Military ID Cards. Every time we register somewhere the card is update. Next, each state then comes on line with the same exact equipment used to vote. To vote, each voter has to swipe their Voter ID Card. But the bottom line is, the ID card and the Equipment use has to be the same for everyone person in every state. "

bluefalcon559 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:55 AM:

" ACORN scandal articles...

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142008/news/politics/bogus_voter_booted_amid_probe_of_acorn_133540.htm

Teenager registers to vote 76 times....

http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1223973289273860.xml&coll=2

This is a good one... ACORN has tried to register "Mickey Mouse" to vote... seriously... Mickey Mouse can't vote; he's a "rat"!

http://www.allamericanblogger.com/4065/acorn-registers-mickey-mouse-to-vote/ "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:20 AM:

" Deb, although I find your comments challenging at times, your tenacious rhetoric begins to wear thin. You cannot agree with a single blogger but choose to pick a part word for word comments bloggers make. When you act childishly you throw a tempertantrum when called on it. Further, demonstrating Alihandro to be correct in his assessment of you. We don't even have to argue with you to win the argument just wait five minutes and you'll say something that wins it for us. You believe Obama to be some God who should be worshipped on his thrown of Organization. After all the banter in the last election over Florida by the demobrats without the outcome they wished. Now ACORN who has in fact been caught registering dead people, a seven year old is registered as being 27 years old, an entire starting line up of a football team in another state is registered in Ohio. These all various attempts to cause illegal votes for your candidate and you cry foul? How dare you, Obama has broke bread with these people and in one article even listed as a teacher of policy. "

Deb wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:12 PM:

" You know, Watchdog - I'm not here to answer your questions. I did think, wrongly of course, that there might be a little nice back and forth, but you may not lecture me. You don't have that right. And, your obvious narrow mindedness leads me to truly believe you to be one of the fringe right wingers and thus not take you seriously. I'm almost certain now, you are an Andy Martin fan and you probably are a part of those who continue to proliferate lies. "

valleygirl08 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 4:37 PM:

" Blue Falcon, (ur quote) " Watchdog Fred. I'm glad to see you back on here. You're a true American patriot, unlike a few others on here..."

thanks for clarifying in no way would I put words in your mouth just saw the above quote and had to put my two cents in, so you meant something else and appreciate you correcting.

To B, just because I am not voting for who you want doesn't mean I haven't done my research,
McCain doesn't support expanding the current GI Bill

McCain voted against an amendment that would give the Veteran's Administration health facilities 20 million dollars and McCain was one of only 13 Senators to vote against $430,000,000 for the Department of Veteran Affairs for Medical Services for outpatient care and treatment for veterans.

As a veteran myself with 50% VA approved disability, I depend on the VA health clinic for most of my medical needs, if we are going to be so quick to keep our men and women over there then we should make sure these people are taken care of when they return. "

dose wrote on Oct 14, 2008 6:14 PM:

" bluefalcon559 wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:55 AM:

This is a good one... ACORN has tried to register "Mickey Mouse" to vote... seriously... Mickey Mouse can't vote; he's a "rat"!

Exactly bluefalcon so please explain to me how this will translate into voter fraud since none of these fake registrations mean anyone will be voting illegitimately. This whole mess is nothing more than punk kids pulling a scam in order to get a bigger paycheck, a vast conspiricy it is not.

Next time you wanna paint ACORN and Obama as being involved in a scheme to defraud the people of this country. Don't include the reason why it isn't in your comment. "

Seriously wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:31 PM:

" Deb,
I like how you accuse me of taking something out of context and simply "cut and pasting". Do you know me? No! So do not make accusations that you cannot back up. And for the record, I opted to read the books, just to make sure I had a real good idea of who that man is and strengthen my resolve not to give him my vote and guess what? Those quotes were NOT taken out of context. Not by any stretch of the imagination, but of course, those words hurt your man Barack H Obama so you have to make excuses for his own hate speach. By the way, Those words "out of context" are liberal speak for "Shoot, my words just bit me in my backside, defend! Defend! Defend!" Nice! "

Deb wrote on Oct 14, 2008 10:49 PM:

" Seriously…Seriously…Seriously. SURE you read the book and quoted it properly. NOT! Don't believe me? Check factcheck.org or politifact.com

"I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."-Fiction!
This is a corruption of a quote from Obama's book The Audacity of Hope. It is from a section that talks about the concerns of immigrants who are AMERICAN CITIZENS.

Here is the accurate and more complete quote: "Of course, not all my conversations in immigrant communities follow this easy pattern. In the wake of 9/11, my meetings with Arab and Pakistani Americans, for example, have a more urgent quality, for the stories of detentions and FBI questioning and hard stares from neighbors have shaken their sense of security and belonging. They have been reminded that the history of immigration in this country has a dark underbelly; they need specific assurances that their citizenship really means something that America has learned the right lessons from the Japanese internments during World War II, and that I will stand with them should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."
Your lies influence a few but not all. "

Deb wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:00 PM:

" Seriously…Seriously…Seriously. It's not just me who checks facts. Election night will soon be here. You don't like who's President? Tough. I and many others have lived with 8 years of a really bad President.

The GOP came up with someone who might have been able to pull off the election but he can't even control his campaign. All he had to do after his VP pick was work to sway the independents and what did he do? He began a hate campaign, which independents despise.

They are concerned with issues and policy. He has spent way too much time on something he has had MONTHS - the entire primary season - all summer to exploit and he didn't. It wasn't because he didn't have the information... it was because it wasn't important.

All he did was show how impulsive he was.

So, you vote for who you want, but I'll dispute each and every lie I see should I chose.

However, fringe voters on either side won't seek the truth, they like to wallow in fantasy and conspiracy. "

heard1 wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:25 AM:

" Hey Blue Falcon-why did you call people on here unpatriotic-you said to valleygirl that she was foolish but when I looked above to read ur comments you did say "watchdog fred is a true patriot unlike others on here" - ur words - pretty "foolish" remark too if the meaning is the way you wrote it. "

houser wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:25 AM:

" I am voting McCain but I don't share the views as some of my fellow McCain voters in saying some are unamerican, unpatriotic or any other name calling that is giving my candidate a bad name. I don't think McCain would support such childish behavior and I liked how McCain stood up for Obama when someone mentioned he was arab, that shows his character. People this is a time when the country needs to come together, lets hold off on the unamerican comments, the name calling and just say let the best man win (hopefully McCain) because when this election is over all of us need to put this country back to where it was before. I have many friends who are for Obama and they are as american as you or I but its sad when others feel the need to play the either your with us or against us card and it just looks and sounds ugly and McCain isn't for that. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:53 AM:

" Deb, poliferate lies, you mean Obama hasn't been a Senator for 143 days prior to his running for the highest office in the land, is that a lie? He has suspicous ties to terrorist and radical bombers from the 1960's, is that a lie Deb? I believe the man's name is Ayers. Obama and Rezko worked out payment of his school debt and purchase of his current residence with finances obtained from the middle east, is that a lie Deb? Obama was an instructor to new inductees into the ACORN network, is that a lie Deb? ACORN has been caught making illegal registrations of voters to support Obama including the entire front line of the Cowboys a football team from another state, is that a lie Deb? You need to be more specific, because I haven't seen any lies to this point. The only lieing going on is by ACORN in it's oath to not knowingly register illegal/ineligible voters or be subject to the penalties of perjury. Now that deb is the truth.
As for not being believed there are many on here who would argue that point with you! "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:02 AM:

" Deb, what I have noticed about you is every comment you respond to is an out and out attack on the individual. Try taking the high road lay out your thoughts without trying to belittle who you respond to, it makes for a much more interesting topic. Further it doesnt cause them to attack you in return, to defend their own character.
Discussions have been going on here for months without that sort of rhetoric and provocation. But if you must, I promise you there are those here who can clink swords with you and make you look pretty darn foolish, if you persist.
As for Blue's comment he was simply welcoming me back and he has always called me a patriot because I am just as he is, if that offends sobeit. If you doubt your own patriotism it is hardly Blue Falcons doing! Perhaps you should glance in the mirror and see if your feelings are justified. Those of you voting for NObama need to look two or three times, I think. NObama can't lead a little league team for refreshments, what makes you think he can be CIC? Germany??? "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:12 AM:

" Deb,
Remind your husband of NObama's refusal to visit wounded soldiers, airman and marines in Germany and see if he still wants to vote for the man? If he does, things have changed drastically since I servec this country. When I was in the navy anyone who disrespected the flag, wouldn't put his hand over his chest for the national anthem and wouldn't visit wounded military didn't get the militaries vote for the highest office in the land. We haven't even began to discuss his other affiliations with radical groups who bombed federal offices during the 1960's. Men like Ayers who comments his only regret was that he didn't set off more bombs. People who participated in sit-ins in Welfare Offices across the country to get their way. People who rather than contributed to the good of the country and it's economy tried to suck it dry and live off of the federal government while protesting it at every opportunity. This is who your future President has surrounded himself with for the past few years. Don't even get me started on Jerimiah Wright and his prejudice offerings to society. America bedamed! "

Deb wrote on Oct 15, 2008 2:35 PM:

" For the TRUTH:
http://www.factcheck.org/ if you don't like that one go to:
http://www.politifact.com

No commentary - just facts to dispute the exercising of the imagination. "

Inside the Fire wrote on Oct 15, 2008 4:14 PM:

" Isn't it funny how Obama's answer is always "he didn't know?" He didn't know his pastor was a racist and hated America. He didn't know Ayers was a terrorist. He didn't know his muslim outreach point man sought support from terrorist supporters. He doesn't know about ACORNS voter fraud. He didn't support the Fannie Mae Freddie Mac irresponsibility, when ACORN whom he defends and supports was the prime mover in pushing for that corruption. He's either supremely stupid, or a bald faced LIAR. "

Alihandero wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:15 PM:

" FLASH: Oct 15 08:18 PM US/Eastern

"About 200,000 Ohio voters have records discrepancies . . . "

"Close to one in every three newly registered Ohio voters will end up on court-ordered lists being sent to county election boards because they have some discrepancy in their records, an elections spokesman said Wednesday.

Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner estimated that an initial review found that about 200,000 newly registered voters reported information that did not match motor-vehicle or Social Security records, Brunner spokesman Kevin Kidder said."

(Source: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D93R8IE00&show_article=1)

Didn't "dose," who admitted here that he didn't really live in Kings County or even in the state of California - but proudly in OHIO - say he already voted in that state?

ACORN and the liberals are surely doing their job there!

Those Democrats just keep snatching and stealing away . . . no holds barred I guess.

Waddayathink "dose?" Illegal is as illegal does? "

bluefalcon559 wrote on Oct 16, 2008 12:47 PM:

" Let me clarify one thing on here... anyone who supports ACORN and that actions of this "organization" is an unpatriotic American!

To Dose... an attempt twice to register Mickey Mouse occurred in Florida... if ACORN can make this attempt twice... then "no good" is taking place. I am sure, based upon events that have took place in Ohio that other names have slipped through and have been register in Florida, along with Ohio, Missouri and Nevada... didn't you already vote Dose (you mentioned that in another posting for a different article)?

Once again... if you support ACORN and the actions of this organization you are an unpatriotic American... if you don't support their actions or that organization then you have nothing to worry about... do you "heard1"?

And I stand by my comments! "

Deb wrote on Oct 16, 2008 7:35 PM:

" http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/florida/story/727793.html
Governor Christ breaks with the Rep party of the ACORN nonsense. He must be upatriotic too, eh blue falcon????

You know, Bush in 2000 created a task force on voter fraud - you know how many cases they found of voter fraud? 52. OVER 4 years. "

Deb wrote on Oct 16, 2008 7:37 PM:

" Typo above - Gov Crist "

dose wrote on Oct 17, 2008 7:30 AM:

" Ali Handero, and blue falcon. Neither one of you have yet to explain how Mickey Mouse will be able to vote in November. Yes there has been registration fraud, however that does not translate into voter fraud.

Ali, I do live in Ohio you say that like living on Ohio is something to be ashamed of why do you hate your fellow Americans so much. I registerd to vote here and I voted. There was no fraud I am a real person I actually exist. I would love for you to explain to me how I commited voter fraud. "

heard1 wrote on Oct 17, 2008 10:11 AM:

" Blue Falcon, see anywhere on here where I support ACORN, your remark makes no sense, if you look at the comment you made stating how patriotic watchdog fred is unlike others on here, you don't state anywhere in that comment about ACORN so again very foolish remark coming from someone who should know better. "

heard1 wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:17 AM:

" Blue Falcon-found some unpatriotic/unamericans by ur definition:

Florida Governor Charlie Crist- wasn't "bothered’ by ACORN FL registration efforts and even signed a voting rights bill promoted by ACORN.

Arnold Schwarzenegger- According to the San Francisco Chronicle on 7/9/08, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB1137,

a bill designed to help California homeowners avoid foreclosure.” He was joined by “members of community group ACORN, which helped draft the measure

Senator Mel Martinez even awarded a grant to ACORN

Acording to the South Coast Today, Governor Mitt Romney signed a law that “cracked down on the practice of ‘loan flipping.’” The article notes state legislator John Quinn, who authored the bill, held “nearly two-years-plus of hearings and meetings” with ACORN and that ACORN supported the final bill.

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Edward Kennedy (D-MA) have introduced a good immigration reform bill, the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act (S. 1033).” ACORN “strongly supports this bill and will work hard to make it become law.” "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 17, 2008 11:36 AM:

" There was a sighting today out at the Kings River Bridge of NOBAMA walking on the water, but when investigated it was a false report, he was walking on the sand.

Come on people give me a break, this guy is a 143 day wonder Senator who had a shot and blew it when he didn't select Hilldog as his running mate.

I'll be so glad when November 5, 2008 gets here, and President McCain and Vice President Palin can take a few weeks off and rest up before their job begins in January 2009.

I already have my t-shirt designed and everything it has to be so! "McCain is riding a mule carring a sign that says: "Better Luck Next Time"! and Sarah is walking along behind kicking the mule in the butt saying: "You Betcha"! She's carring an M16 and wearing a flac jacket and in the distance you can see an M-1 Abrams Tank. What do ya think Blue? Oh and on the back it has a picture of Osama with a target on his face! With a caption that says; Paybacks A _ _ _ _ _! "

Alan G wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:42 PM:

" I saw Senator Biden yesterday. His motorcade stopped traffic by my office in Burbank. This was right after he taped last night's appearance on Leno. "

RobertD wrote on Oct 17, 2008 12:47 PM:

" Dose wrote: "please explain to me how this will translate into voter fraud since none of these fake registrations mean anyone will be voting illegitimately." How many of these illegal registrations will result in absentee ballots that will be filled out by ACORN employees? And even if this isn't the case it does not detract from the blantant unethical practices that ACORN is participating in. Dose...why won;t you be intellectually honest about it and admit it is fraud and wrong. "

stevewesthof wrote on Oct 17, 2008 2:00 PM:

" Watchdog,
You must be very very bored "

Deb wrote on Oct 17, 2008 4:03 PM:

" I am not so, short sighted to "know" nor predict what will occur in the election, but I will be quite happy to throw this thread in the face of Watchdog, et al, should the democrats win the white house.

Rants make you feel better and let others view the insanity. "

Alihandero wrote on Oct 17, 2008 5:21 PM:

" Hey Alan,
So you saw Joe Biden...what's the tag line there?

That stimulates my name-dropping recall part of my brain. True story.

I personally met a respected world leader in my youth at the World's Fair in Flushing Meadows way back when. I had the honor to play the solo for the song "Where or When" on the slide bugle in our M & M Competitive Drum Corps band (M & M = music and marching).

Who did I meet and shake hands with?

Haile Selassie, the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, King of Kings, Elect of God, Emperor of Ethiopia.

Yes, THAT Lion of Judah.

Now there was a leader to behold; just google his name to find out how important he really was.

No tagline, Alan, just his best quote:

"Apart from the Kingdom of the Lord there is not on this earth any nation that is superior to any other."

A real African-African world hero...wonder if Obama can measure up? "

SJT wrote on Oct 17, 2008 8:26 PM:

" The negative days are pretty much over for Bush/Palin. They're falling in the polls huge, and cannot afford to end the race on a sour, frantic, testy and unstable note - especially given that Barack continuously keeps his wits about him, staying cool, being presidential (and Joe B's holding his own).

Palin has become the Harriet Miers of the McBush campaign as more top Republicans move toward Obama every day. Just today the Republican Chicago Tribune has just endorsed the first Democrat for president in that paper's history

It's the economy, Stupid - the mantra is still valid. "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 22, 2008 10:55 PM:

" Yes, I will be eating some crow but at least it won't be based on illegal, inelligable voters that ACORN lined up to vote, let's recap a seven year old who they claimed was 27 years old, the full starting line of the Dallas Cowboys (registered in Ohio), dead people buried in cemeteries. Gee if we could count all those on our side we'd probably win for sure. Everyone is spealing all this rhetoric about Obama's lead and the reliable sources say it is absolutely a kneck and kneck race since the third debate. When the day comes and people step into that ballot box they are going to ask theirselves, is this country really ready for all this so called change when the economy is so far out of balance. Is this country ready for an untested, ojt CIC when the next terrorist threat comes to our shores. People in the know are already forecasting that Obama will be tested if elected by Alqueda on our homefront again. So tell me is the country really ready for an inexperienced Senator to play hopscotch to the Presidency? I don't think so folks! "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 22, 2008 11:02 PM:

" I don't care what kind of speaches he writes or what a great orator he is, as long as he can look the enemy in the eye and not back down, that is the man for the CIC. Obama can't even back his own programs long enough to call the bluff of an Iranian Zelot. They will see right through his flip flopping lack of trust in his own decisions. He couldn't even recall or get the conversation he had with Joe the Plumber straight in the last debate. How sad is that, he talked to the guy in Ohio and can't remember the conversation and what he did or didn't say other than stuttering before the cameras when asked a simple question. That is the kind of instant recall and key focused brain I want in the White House. Everyone gave McCain stuff because he tried to answer the question to how many homes do you own truthfully. We forget his wife has a bank account large enough to pick up #8 without benefit of an escrow, just write out the check. My original comment he's paying 7X property tax! "

Watchdog Fred wrote on Oct 24, 2008 9:52 AM:

" To: SJT wrote on Oct 17, 2008 10:26 PM:

Are you serious, do you really think Obama couldn't win the newspaper in his own home state? The famous speaker, who Lord knows who he has his hand in who's pocket. I'm still trying to get you to admit how his college loans and his mansion was financed or paid off and you guys won't even own up to that information. Does the recently indicted Rezko ring a bell with anyone? It seems another paper in Chicago has a different feeling about Obama:

During his 12 years in politics, Sen. Barack Obama has received nearly three times more campaign cash from indicted businessman Tony Rezko and his associates than he has publicly acknowledged, the Chicago Sun-Times has found.

Does that mean that Barack has a problem determining amounts of money? So then his planned programs could be off by let's say three (3) times the amount he has quoted? Wouldn't that be a shock to some people?

Most leading of the leading media sources report that the race has been kneck and kneck since the third debate. "

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