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KVC | 1:11 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Grover- I love those like you who say the Republican Party shuns Mormons. Romney
did not lose because he was Mormon. He lost because of the primary system and
winner take all rules in some states, where nobody won a majority. Him and
Huckabee split a lot of votes. I sincerely believe that if it had been McCain
versus Romney only, from the beginning, Romney would be the nominee. Probably by
a fairly large margin.
How many Mormons have served in Democratic administrations in the past 60 years?
Grover- Why does Obama give such a small portion of his income to charity if he cares so much about the poor? Why do Democrats, who support higher taxes on the rich, not give extra to the IRS voluntarily? It is allowed. Why is the reddest state, Utah, also the highest in charitable givings, and why do heavily blue states fall lower on the list? Not a single blue state in the top 10 when adjusted for percentage of income. These liberals care so much about the poor, but they want others to help them, they don't want to do it themselves.
Forced charity through wealth redistribution is communism. Worked for Russia.
How many Mormons have served in Democratic administrations in the past 60 years?
Grover- Why does Obama give such a small portion of his income to charity if he cares so much about the poor? Why do Democrats, who support higher taxes on the rich, not give extra to the IRS voluntarily? It is allowed. Why is the reddest state, Utah, also the highest in charitable givings, and why do heavily blue states fall lower on the list? Not a single blue state in the top 10 when adjusted for percentage of income. These liberals care so much about the poor, but they want others to help them, they don't want to do it themselves.
Forced charity through wealth redistribution is communism. Worked for Russia.
Anonymous | 1:45 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
We tried to warn you about the modern America conservative movement - but you
voted for them anyway.
Here's another nice mess you've got us into.
Here's another nice mess you've got us into.
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Fred | 1:57 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
KVC | 1:11 p.m. ----
"Grover- Why does Obama give such a small portion of his income to charity if he cares so much about the poor?"
If B. Hussein Osama is so magnanimous, why does he have a half brother reportedly living in squalor somewhere?
"Grover- Why does Obama give such a small portion of his income to charity if he cares so much about the poor?"
If B. Hussein Osama is so magnanimous, why does he have a half brother reportedly living in squalor somewhere?
to GWB | 2:05 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Lets compare resumes will we: Forget his college years. If you include those,
you have qualified every well educated American to be President.
Obama- Starts attending racist, radical church. Fundraises with terrorist, William Ayers. Community organizer with smaller budget than Palin had as Mayor. State Senator who voted "present" most of the time, except when he spoke against the rights of babies who survived abortion attempts. US Senator- has done very little, never voted against his party on anything. Crosses the aisle only when most other Democrats do the same. Opposed the Surge in Iraq, and refuses to admit he was wrong about that. Has not been the primary sponsor of any piece of significant legislation (how is that leading?). Run for President.
Palin- Mayor of Wasilla, with more employees and larger budget than Obama's community organization. Commercial fishing in blue collar sector, where most Americans work. Governor of a State with a high level of natural resources and a budget larger than Obama has ever tackled. Opposed own party on many issues in Alaska.
In an attempt to show he had more experience, Obama actually compared managing his campaign to her mayoral job, forgetting that she's now a Governor.
Obama- Starts attending racist, radical church. Fundraises with terrorist, William Ayers. Community organizer with smaller budget than Palin had as Mayor. State Senator who voted "present" most of the time, except when he spoke against the rights of babies who survived abortion attempts. US Senator- has done very little, never voted against his party on anything. Crosses the aisle only when most other Democrats do the same. Opposed the Surge in Iraq, and refuses to admit he was wrong about that. Has not been the primary sponsor of any piece of significant legislation (how is that leading?). Run for President.
Palin- Mayor of Wasilla, with more employees and larger budget than Obama's community organization. Commercial fishing in blue collar sector, where most Americans work. Governor of a State with a high level of natural resources and a budget larger than Obama has ever tackled. Opposed own party on many issues in Alaska.
In an attempt to show he had more experience, Obama actually compared managing his campaign to her mayoral job, forgetting that she's now a Governor.
GWB | 2:14 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
More on the comparison of resumes
1996 - 2000
Obama: Still a Senior Lecturer in Constitutional Law and elected to the Illinois Senate. Sponsored more than 800 bills.
Palin: elected as mayor. Reduced property taxes but increased sales taxes. Hired a DC lobbyist to bring $27 million in earmarks to the city. Took town from zero debt but left it with over $22 million in debt (in the mold of Bush that took surplusses and turned them into record deficits) and built a $15 million hockey center.
2001 - 2004
Obama: Became chairman of the Illinois Senate's Health and Human Services Committee. In 2004 was elected to the US Senate, receiving over 3.5 million votes (got that, more than 5x the people of the entire state of Alaska).
Palin: Director of Ted (Bridge to nowhere sponsor)Stevens' 527 group. Lost in run for LtGov in Republican primary, appointed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
1996 - 2000
Obama: Still a Senior Lecturer in Constitutional Law and elected to the Illinois Senate. Sponsored more than 800 bills.
Palin: elected as mayor. Reduced property taxes but increased sales taxes. Hired a DC lobbyist to bring $27 million in earmarks to the city. Took town from zero debt but left it with over $22 million in debt (in the mold of Bush that took surplusses and turned them into record deficits) and built a $15 million hockey center.
2001 - 2004
Obama: Became chairman of the Illinois Senate's Health and Human Services Committee. In 2004 was elected to the US Senate, receiving over 3.5 million votes (got that, more than 5x the people of the entire state of Alaska).
Palin: Director of Ted (Bridge to nowhere sponsor)Stevens' 527 group. Lost in run for LtGov in Republican primary, appointed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Anonymous | 2:14 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
"Republicans impeached Bill Clinton" The truth: The vote for
impeachment failed after republicans wasted 53,000,000 in tax dollars. What one
more lie in a litany of lies and a culture of lairs?
Bush solved the problem of lying under oath. Ignore that power of congress to question your fellow outlaws.
Wrz I think he was referring to Bush's alcoholism and past cocaine use.
Bush solved the problem of lying under oath. Ignore that power of congress to question your fellow outlaws.
Wrz I think he was referring to Bush's alcoholism and past cocaine use.
Anonymous | 2:30 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
To: GWB | 12:46 p.m.
Osama: Community projects are now mostly empty and boarded up. Parents never married. Illegitimate birth. Hard drug user. As for Osama, great Muslim name. So is Hussein. As is Obama. Osama bin Laden would be/is proud. In fact al Qaeda terrorists have voiced support. So has Hamas. As has Lebanon's Hezbollah. Alotta strong support around the world.
Palin: Elected Governor of Alaska. Bulldog with lipstick. Ace cards, trump everything Osama has.
Osama: Community projects are now mostly empty and boarded up. Parents never married. Illegitimate birth. Hard drug user. As for Osama, great Muslim name. So is Hussein. As is Obama. Osama bin Laden would be/is proud. In fact al Qaeda terrorists have voiced support. So has Hamas. As has Lebanon's Hezbollah. Alotta strong support around the world.
Palin: Elected Governor of Alaska. Bulldog with lipstick. Ace cards, trump everything Osama has.
GWB | 2:36 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Hal, since when is oral sex between consenting adults illegal? when you say
"So a bank robber or extortionist... is ok" you are making some pretty
big jumps.
And @GWB: Please read where I said "Republicans impeached Bill Clinton for telling a lie about an extra-marital affair." And by the way, it was not to Congress.
That lie was Perjury by investigators under oath. And if Repubs think Perjury is such a big deal, why did Bush let Scooter Libby off the hook for Perjury?
And @GWB: Please read where I said "Republicans impeached Bill Clinton for telling a lie about an extra-marital affair." And by the way, it was not to Congress.
That lie was Perjury by investigators under oath. And if Repubs think Perjury is such a big deal, why did Bush let Scooter Libby off the hook for Perjury?
Anon 2:14 | 2:38 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
One simple question:
Why did Bill Clinton have his law license revoked?
I don't think they do that for only having an affair. You probably have to have committed a serious ethics violation or a felony.
Why did Bill Clinton have his law license revoked?
I don't think they do that for only having an affair. You probably have to have committed a serious ethics violation or a felony.
GWB | 2:38 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
to "to GWB" you forgot that Palin attends, and listens to sermons that
are anti-semetic.
To GWB | 2:52 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
So Obama's pastor is okay, and William Ayers is to since he hasn't
actually blown up things for a while.
Would I go to Palin's church? No.
Would you go to Obama's?
Would you associate with a known bomber of the Pentagon who recently stated the fact that he wish he had been even more violent in his attacks?
Would the Media ignore it if McCain closely associated, fundraised, and worked on committees with an abortion clinic bomber, even if no one was killed in those attacks?
Would I go to Palin's church? No.
Would you go to Obama's?
Would you associate with a known bomber of the Pentagon who recently stated the fact that he wish he had been even more violent in his attacks?
Would the Media ignore it if McCain closely associated, fundraised, and worked on committees with an abortion clinic bomber, even if no one was killed in those attacks?
Chris Plummer | 3:08 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
I would suggest some Mormons check out the Assemblies of God website and notice
their blurb about what they think of Mormons. Its not that nice. Palin being a
devout member, it might change your mind. I thought Huckabee was bad, they
aren't any nicer. In fact they are pretty blunt in their opinion.
Grover | 3:11 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
KVC: Take a breath man! I didn't say any of the things you post. Bottom
line: people will vote whether they think they like someone or not or they are
trying to send a message. They don't make a checklist like you seem to
think. If the Dem wins it could be because people like the ticket or that they
hate what Bush has done. Either way, the world will not end no matter who gets
elected. In four more years we will be having the same arguments only the
national debt will be higher no matter who it is "changing" things.
Palin = Limbaugh | 3:12 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Every statement in Palin's speech came almost verbatim from Limbaugh. She
has no mind of her own.
Anonymous | 3:36 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
I can just picture Palin "attacking the Washington elite (both parties).
She'll get chewed up and spit out in a heartbeat.
Then she'll be contacted by a special interest group or 12, be on their payroll, and she'll be set for life.
Ever wonder why NOBODY is making any campaign promises to outlaw every penny from lobbyists or special interests?
Wake up stupid America!
She'll get chewed up and spit out in a heartbeat.
Then she'll be contacted by a special interest group or 12, be on their payroll, and she'll be set for life.
Ever wonder why NOBODY is making any campaign promises to outlaw every penny from lobbyists or special interests?
Wake up stupid America!
@ Anonymous | 2:14 p.m. | 3:49 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
I'm going to have to face you with the facts on this one Anonymous. These
are facts, not opinions or convenient memory.
The vote in Congress (not just Republicans) to impeach Bill Clinton passed. But the Senate chickened out when it came to voting to remove him from office.
If you don't believe me, go to wikipedia. Their exact words are... "Former President of the United States Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on December 19, 1998... The charges, perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power".
I threw in the last part in just because another common Liberal Lie is that he was impeached for his sexual indisgretions. He was not charge with that. The official charges were, "perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power".
You brought it up. Don't blame me for shedding some light on the whole painfull memory.
Another interesting factoid... President Nixon was never impeached (contrary to what some Democrats will tell you). He resigned before they could impeach him.
Clinton stuck with his lies to the bitter end. That's why he got impeached and why he is the only American President to be impeached since Andrew johnson in 1868.
The vote in Congress (not just Republicans) to impeach Bill Clinton passed. But the Senate chickened out when it came to voting to remove him from office.
If you don't believe me, go to wikipedia. Their exact words are... "Former President of the United States Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on December 19, 1998... The charges, perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power".
I threw in the last part in just because another common Liberal Lie is that he was impeached for his sexual indisgretions. He was not charge with that. The official charges were, "perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power".
You brought it up. Don't blame me for shedding some light on the whole painfull memory.
Another interesting factoid... President Nixon was never impeached (contrary to what some Democrats will tell you). He resigned before they could impeach him.
Clinton stuck with his lies to the bitter end. That's why he got impeached and why he is the only American President to be impeached since Andrew johnson in 1868.
@ "GWB | 12:46 p.m." | 4:01 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Why would anyone have a hard time if Obama is elected in November?
1. I thought Obama promised he was going to "Change everything" so there won't be any party partisan bickering in Washington or the internet anymore.
2. If Obama doesn't deliver on promise #1, we can always act like you lefties do today and keep saying, "He's not our President, We didn't vote for him, We're not responsible for anything he does, It's all your fault"!
What goes around comes around fool.
1. I thought Obama promised he was going to "Change everything" so there won't be any party partisan bickering in Washington or the internet anymore.
2. If Obama doesn't deliver on promise #1, we can always act like you lefties do today and keep saying, "He's not our President, We didn't vote for him, We're not responsible for anything he does, It's all your fault"!
What goes around comes around fool.
Anonymous | 4:09 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Palin is flash in the pan.
A mild diversion away from the Conservative Republican Cheney/Bush monstrosity of an administration that is ruining our country and making war-profiteers filthy rich.
A mild diversion away from the Conservative Republican Cheney/Bush monstrosity of an administration that is ruining our country and making war-profiteers filthy rich.
wrz | 4:47 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
GWB | 2:38 p.m. ----
"to 'to GWB' you forgot that Palin attends, and listens to sermons that are anti-semetic."
She's just listening to readings of the Christian Bible... which says "Jews will/has become a "hiss and a by-word."
"to 'to GWB' you forgot that Palin attends, and listens to sermons that are anti-semetic."
She's just listening to readings of the Christian Bible... which says "Jews will/has become a "hiss and a by-word."
PJ | 4:52 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Anonymous | 3:36 p.m. ---
"Wake up stupid America!"
If you're part of America... would that make you stupid?
"Wake up stupid America!"
If you're part of America... would that make you stupid?
Anonymous | 4:59 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
To PJ -
There has always been a monumental difference between America per se and the current group of people who currently are running the show.
Those who blindly continue to support the current administration's failing policies that are running this great country into the ground while their leaders get filthy rich are the stupid Americans.
There has always been a monumental difference between America per se and the current group of people who currently are running the show.
Those who blindly continue to support the current administration's failing policies that are running this great country into the ground while their leaders get filthy rich are the stupid Americans.
@ Anonymous | 4:59 p.m | 5:22 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
I think Anonymous | 4:59 p.m. illustrates the "Us vs Them", menatity
very well in his most recent posting. He says, [There has always been a
monumental difference between America per se and the current group of people who
currently are running the show]. Trying to justify his comment that
"American's are stupid" but then later clarifying that only the
American's who don't agree with him on Bush are stupid. That's
not at all divisive now is it?
Problem is, he's usually ranting about someone else doing that (some guy named Sean O'Hannity). From my reading Anonymous does more dividing than I've seen from about anyone posting on these pages.
Just an observation.
Problem is, he's usually ranting about someone else doing that (some guy named Sean O'Hannity). From my reading Anonymous does more dividing than I've seen from about anyone posting on these pages.
Just an observation.
You wish | 5:28 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
she was a liability! You expose your fears that the great Obama might be
overtaken, down the stretch, in the race for President.
PJ | 5:32 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Anonymous | 4:59 p.m. ----
"There has always been a monumental difference between America per se and the current group of people who currently are running the show."
Can't disagree with that. Only about half of Americans voted for Bush. That phenomenon is true with almost all elections. What Bush's opponents refused to do is to put their differences behind them and unite behind a duly elected president... hence we remained a divided country... even now.
"Those who blindly continue to support the current administration's failing policies that are running this great country into the ground while their leaders get filthy rich are the stupid Americans."
Their leaders...? What leaders are getting filthy rich? Bush? He only makes about $400,000 per. That's alotta dough, but not filthy rich. If you think it is, complain to your congressperson.
"There has always been a monumental difference between America per se and the current group of people who currently are running the show."
Can't disagree with that. Only about half of Americans voted for Bush. That phenomenon is true with almost all elections. What Bush's opponents refused to do is to put their differences behind them and unite behind a duly elected president... hence we remained a divided country... even now.
"Those who blindly continue to support the current administration's failing policies that are running this great country into the ground while their leaders get filthy rich are the stupid Americans."
Their leaders...? What leaders are getting filthy rich? Bush? He only makes about $400,000 per. That's alotta dough, but not filthy rich. If you think it is, complain to your congressperson.
Anonymous | 5:50 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
PJ above has already forgotten that the right-wing stacked Supreme Court
appointed the clowns we have in office today. (wasn't that clever of
them?)
Now is the time The People will elect the next president.
Now is the time The People will elect the next president.
Wonderful | 5:57 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Sarah Palin is wonderful! I am very excited about her and I think she is
perfect for this ticket.
@Anonymous 5:50pm | 5:58 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Are you kidding? After Gore tried to steal the election twice, the court
finally stepped in and said enough!
Some people will believe any spun lie.
Some people will believe any spun lie.
Anonymous | 6:23 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Sorry 5:58.
The popular vote went to Gore.
The crooks and liars in charge stepped in the rest is history.
We tried to warn you about these guys but you refused to listen.
The popular vote went to Gore.
The crooks and liars in charge stepped in the rest is history.
We tried to warn you about these guys but you refused to listen.
Anonymous | 6:26 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
It's almost as if the Republican party is throwing in the towel and handing
it to the Democrats with this ridiculous Palin thingy.
to anon 6:23 | 7:06 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Do you have any idea how we elect the President? There is an electoral college.
The popular vote nationwide is not important if you cannot win the electoral
vote of the states. Please have a better understanding of government before you
call people liars. All it does is show your lack of intelligence.
Remember, if AL Gore had won his own state, Tennessee, he would have won. How do you lose your home state. Even Mondale won his home state, even if it was the only state he won.
Remember, if AL Gore had won his own state, Tennessee, he would have won. How do you lose your home state. Even Mondale won his home state, even if it was the only state he won.
wrz | 7:50 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Anonymous | 5:50 p.m. ----
"PJ above has already forgotten that the right-wing stacked Supreme Court appointed the clowns we have in office today."
The court was just fulfilling its Constitutional duties. Would you have it another way?
Besides, the main clowns we have in office today are Peloci and Reid. Oh, and the Chappaquiddick swimmer.
"PJ above has already forgotten that the right-wing stacked Supreme Court appointed the clowns we have in office today."
The court was just fulfilling its Constitutional duties. Would you have it another way?
Besides, the main clowns we have in office today are Peloci and Reid. Oh, and the Chappaquiddick swimmer.
wrz | 7:56 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Anonymous | 6:23 p.m. ----
"Sorry 5:58. The popular vote went to Gore."
Popular votes count for (gasp) nothing in a presidential election! Check your copy of the Constitution, if you have one. And have your friend, Al Gore, do the same.
"Sorry 5:58. The popular vote went to Gore."
Popular votes count for (gasp) nothing in a presidential election! Check your copy of the Constitution, if you have one. And have your friend, Al Gore, do the same.
RangerGordon | 9:56 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
The letter writer says Palin makes the Republican Party "vulnerable."
The selection is certainly a huge disappointment--particularly to those who imagine that the GOP was not hopelessly compromised from the get-go this election season.
Considering the severity of the party's self-inflicted damage, however, Palin realistically can be regarded as yet one more catastrophic error to add to the pile.
In the end, it won't make much difference either way--except that if, after the election, party leaders imagine that Palin is somehow entirely to blame, they'll miss a good opportunity to address some of the actual--and very real--problems that the Republican Party has visited upon itself.
The selection is certainly a huge disappointment--particularly to those who imagine that the GOP was not hopelessly compromised from the get-go this election season.
Considering the severity of the party's self-inflicted damage, however, Palin realistically can be regarded as yet one more catastrophic error to add to the pile.
In the end, it won't make much difference either way--except that if, after the election, party leaders imagine that Palin is somehow entirely to blame, they'll miss a good opportunity to address some of the actual--and very real--problems that the Republican Party has visited upon itself.
Love your brothers? | 10:46 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
Republicans are followers they will follow the party off a cliff. Lemmings come
to mind.
Look at this remark:
"Besides, the main clowns we have in office today are Peloci and Reid. Oh, and the Chappaquiddick swimmer."
Peloci is Pelosi. This gives a impression of someone rejecting intellectualism.
In Reid's book, there is a chapter now a LDS bishop forever changed his life. This is followed by his testimony the the LDS Church is true.
Look how Mormons treat Reid? They are people who support other church members? I won't want you kind of support!
Does this commenter realize Senator Hatch wrote a song for Teddy Kennedy?
Look at this remark:
"Besides, the main clowns we have in office today are Peloci and Reid. Oh, and the Chappaquiddick swimmer."
Peloci is Pelosi. This gives a impression of someone rejecting intellectualism.
In Reid's book, there is a chapter now a LDS bishop forever changed his life. This is followed by his testimony the the LDS Church is true.
Look how Mormons treat Reid? They are people who support other church members? I won't want you kind of support!
Does this commenter realize Senator Hatch wrote a song for Teddy Kennedy?
Jim | 11:02 p.m. Sept. 5, 2008
If the Dumbocrats get the White House and a filibuster proof Congress, this
country is doomed. Since the Dumbocrats run the congress, there is no
alternative but to put the Repubs in the White House.
Sarah | 7:24 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008
You know what I think is funny? The vast majority of Americans feel that all the
Democrat and media focus on Palin is an attempt to attack and hurt her, not to
be unbiased and honest. And the lead Obama had over McCain has lessened every
single day since Palin was announced as running mate. If anything, all the focus
on her is making her more popular, not less. People want to know if all the
reports are true, so they look them up, and guess what? The majority so far
doesn't agree. She's hardly a liability.
Steve | 8:21 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008
Mr. Obama's accomplishments . .
Community Organizer
His campaign claims two achievements: 1) Implemented program to clean up broken glass in playgrounds 2) Organized protest of Cook County Council meeting
Illinois State Senate
Didn't sponsor a single significant piece of legislation. Cosponsored lots of other people's bills. Avoided voting either yes or no 130 times by voting present.
U.S. Senate
Started running for President immediately. Has sponsored lots of bills. NOT ONE HAS PASSED. Cosponsored lots of other people's bills. Claims most significant measures are 2007 ethics reform (originated in the U.S. House; Obama made several amendments) and nuclear non-proliferation bill (sponsored by Sen.Lugar of Indiana). Chair of Senate Foreign Relations European Affairs Subcommittee. Hasn't bothered to hold even one meeting.
Obama -- despite his education --- has barely left a fingerprint in his time in public service. That is why both Joe Biden and HIllary Clinton called him unqualified to be President.
Sara Palin -- A couple folks above cited her previous support of earmarks. They ignore the fact that she reversed her course as Governor and become one of the fiercest critics of such practices -- and she has been consistent since.
Community Organizer
His campaign claims two achievements: 1) Implemented program to clean up broken glass in playgrounds 2) Organized protest of Cook County Council meeting
Illinois State Senate
Didn't sponsor a single significant piece of legislation. Cosponsored lots of other people's bills. Avoided voting either yes or no 130 times by voting present.
U.S. Senate
Started running for President immediately. Has sponsored lots of bills. NOT ONE HAS PASSED. Cosponsored lots of other people's bills. Claims most significant measures are 2007 ethics reform (originated in the U.S. House; Obama made several amendments) and nuclear non-proliferation bill (sponsored by Sen.Lugar of Indiana). Chair of Senate Foreign Relations European Affairs Subcommittee. Hasn't bothered to hold even one meeting.
Obama -- despite his education --- has barely left a fingerprint in his time in public service. That is why both Joe Biden and HIllary Clinton called him unqualified to be President.
Sara Palin -- A couple folks above cited her previous support of earmarks. They ignore the fact that she reversed her course as Governor and become one of the fiercest critics of such practices -- and she has been consistent since.
KJB | 11:08 a.m. Sept. 7, 2008
Steve:
Hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations European Affairs Subcommittee on April 8, 2008 to review ambassadorships and US permanent representative to NATO council. Hearing held at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 9:30 A.M. EST.
Senator Obama presiding.
Hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations European Affairs Subcommittee on April 8, 2008 to review ambassadorships and US permanent representative to NATO council. Hearing held at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 9:30 A.M. EST.
Senator Obama presiding.
Steve | 12:56 p.m. Sept. 7, 2008
KJB --
Yep. You are right. Held one to review administration appointments. The reason it didn't show up was because it didn't have anything to do with legislation or policy -- that is the real work of a committee.
The point still stands --- for two full years he ignored his only chairmanship because he was too busy running for President.
Yep. You are right. Held one to review administration appointments. The reason it didn't show up was because it didn't have anything to do with legislation or policy -- that is the real work of a committee.
The point still stands --- for two full years he ignored his only chairmanship because he was too busy running for President.
stacy | 3:21 p.m. Sept. 7, 2008
leave the poor woman alone no one in this world has a perfect family u may not
share ur issuses and play in public u do . so what she has a pregant daugther
does that refelt how shell run in office shes helped alaska and this year there
getting 3thousand back in oil funds triple then what they were people crack me
up i lived in chicago 3 months ago i ve heard all the news about obama and his
land dealings and his tax hikes ask about how in chicago they pay water bottle
tax or how many times he showed up to vote or how the cant keep a buses runnnimg
and the trains how long have u gone to ur church do u know your pastor well or
bishiop 20 yrs haha did u know in a book his wife called us whitties people get
real go to chicago see how people there feel about him oops they dont .....
Compare Applies to Apples | 9:48 p.m. Sept. 7, 2008
It shouldn't surprise me anymore that Republicans think Sarah Palin
should not be questioned. Heaven forbid the public get to know the real her and
find out about a candidat and their record. Scared? Obama has been talked about
and we've heard about him since before the primaries. "Special, hockey
mom, Sarah" just showed up a week ago. What is it McCain and others
don't want us to find out? We have the right to find out what makes her
tick. We don't need to leave her alone. She's the one running on
family values, evangelical christian values. How long was she going to keep the
pregnancy a surprise? She brought it up and people are discussing it.
A couple of things to remember, not that Republicans will care, (I sincerely hope I'm wrong and they do care) When Obama graduated for Harvard, president of the Law Review, he was well sought out for jobs from Wall Street to law offices. He gave up big and Instead he chose to give up big money and go be a community organizer in order to help people. Sarah's job after college was to give the sports on a small Alaska TV station.
A couple of things to remember, not that Republicans will care, (I sincerely hope I'm wrong and they do care) When Obama graduated for Harvard, president of the Law Review, he was well sought out for jobs from Wall Street to law offices. He gave up big and Instead he chose to give up big money and go be a community organizer in order to help people. Sarah's job after college was to give the sports on a small Alaska TV station.
Town Heathan | 9:19 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
For me...this election is a win win for those of us that want cultural change.
We get an African American or a Woman. So everyone that believes in cultural
equality wins.
I do question what kind of a mother Palin wil be to that cute Down Syndrome child of hers. When she's traveling the world, doing what a VP does, what kind of "personal" touch will that child get? Shouldn't her first and formost important job be to to help this child? I question her conservitive values that place politics before her handicaped child.
I do question what kind of a mother Palin wil be to that cute Down Syndrome child of hers. When she's traveling the world, doing what a VP does, what kind of "personal" touch will that child get? Shouldn't her first and formost important job be to to help this child? I question her conservitive values that place politics before her handicaped child.
Anonymous | 9:32 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
I totally agree. The Republicans have many people with so much more
professionalism and experience (i.e. Mitt Romney, Elizabeth Dole, and Kay
Hutchinson). Palin has no experience, she can only make sarcastic one liners.
McCain�s decision is cynical and gimmicky.
It�s McCain and Caribou Barbie for 2008. Please, lord help
us.
Ha ha!!!!! | 12:57 a.m. Sept. 10, 2008
9/9- Today's Gallup has McCain up 49% to 44%!!! Libs are so scared because
the more Americans get to know Palin the more they like her. It's going to
be great to watch McCain/Palin climb in the polls as the libs continue to try
and smear her. Lefties: please continue to call her a "snowbilly, pig with
lipstick, etc." The best part is going to be watching Obama totally fumble
all his momentum away during the debates as he dodges questions "above his
pay-grade!!!"
reading is fundamental | 1:12 a.m. Sept. 10, 2008
"... GWB | 5:30 a.m. Sept. 5, 2008
NB, have you heard about the anti-semetic teachings of her church? Google it and you will find a sermon while she was in attendance where the Pastor proclaimed that the attacks by Palestinians on Jews was "judgement" for not believing in the one true savior. I wonder how Joe Lieberman feels about that..."
They're not "anti-semetic" teachings; have you ever read the Bible? Old Testament much? Recall how many times the people of Israel were judged for disobeying Almighty God. It was in this context he spoke, not in some sort of 'anti-Jew' way. Sheesh.
NB, have you heard about the anti-semetic teachings of her church? Google it and you will find a sermon while she was in attendance where the Pastor proclaimed that the attacks by Palestinians on Jews was "judgement" for not believing in the one true savior. I wonder how Joe Lieberman feels about that..."
They're not "anti-semetic" teachings; have you ever read the Bible? Old Testament much? Recall how many times the people of Israel were judged for disobeying Almighty God. It was in this context he spoke, not in some sort of 'anti-Jew' way. Sheesh.
you say tomato I say perjury | 1:15 a.m. Sept. 10, 2008
"...It is the double standard, impeaching Clinton on personal matters and
they crying foul now that is the height of hypocrisy, not the press asking
questions about Bristol Palin...."
Perjury is not "a personal matter". He lied.
Perjury is not "a personal matter". He lied.
hurrah | 1:22 a.m. Sept. 10, 2008
"...Too bad she'll be shuffled off to the VP position where she
won't be able to accomplish anything. ..."
To the contrary; I would imagine that she will be a very visible vp, as she is being groomed for 2012...our first woman POTUS. Here here! The American Maggie Thatcher.
To the contrary; I would imagine that she will be a very visible vp, as she is being groomed for 2012...our first woman POTUS. Here here! The American Maggie Thatcher.
fred | 5:23 p.m. Sept. 18, 2008
Why should religion have anything to do with who we select for President? I
chose to observe my faith in my own way and with my own set of values. I am a
devote Catholic. I do not believe in abortion. The government can not change my
beliefs. I have been taught to welcome anyone into my faith if they feel the
calling, but I cannot, nor will not impose my will upon someone to make them
believe what I believe. Therefore, government to me serves other purposes and
based upon those purposes alone, the Democrats are a much better party. They
believe in supporting our workers here in the United States, not abroad. They
believe in standing up for the those who have the least in our society. They
believe in the American dream of home ownership, a college education, and
equality for all americans. Leave faith to the faithful, leave government to
the Democrats.
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