For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: End of Democrat presidential nomination process nowhere in sight:
- Re-vote in Florida appears unlikely
- Do-over possible in Michigan
- More televised debates being planned
- Superdelegates breaking for Obama
The general election polls now show McCain in a virtual tie with whichever Democrat wins. Pollsters Scott Rasmussen and John Zogby told radio host Sean Hannity on Thursday that the battle between Barack and Hillary appears to be hurting them both, and helping McCain. They also stated that this is beginning to impact things at the state level, inasmuch as there are now blue swing states that could turn red in November, a virtual diametric shift in the last two months.
With this fight now likely to go into August, and destined to get nastier with more dirt coming out about both Democrat candidates, isn't McCain in the catbird seat? Doesn't this change all the conventional wisdom being espoused about this election months ago?
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Ya gotta love Florida
March 14, 2008 - 10:19 ET by sarcasmoWhen these two stories appear near eachother on Drudge, it speaks volumes (Tamarac & Boca are, of course, located near eachother)...
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
Sarc-need to go to Boortz
March 14, 2008 - 10:28 ET by ricklailSarc-need to go to Boortz and read his comments on the story.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
Wow. Yuck.
March 14, 2008 - 15:20 ET by sarcasmoI wonder what Leon (or his opponents) would think of Beck's comments regarding the typical applicants' weight? ;)
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
When the Dim is selected
March 14, 2008 - 10:25 ET by ThisnThatI think the real fall-out will occur after the Dim is selected. There's going to be so much hatred on both sides that the Dims will either not vote at all, or drift towards McCain. I think this will be more dramatic if Clinton is the actual nominee. Seeing the radicalism from Obama's black support is real revealing. They are truly full of hatred towards white people, and he's doing nothing to dissuade this.
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They will say
March 14, 2008 - 11:59 ET by mattm...we're racists if we don't vote for O-bomb-a, or sexists if we don't elect HRC, and they'll still say these things even if they win.
This fight might reveal the long-known fact that it is THEY who are the real racists, sexists and otherwise bigoted, shallow-minded hypocrites, but the MSM will paint over that by smearing the Right as per usual.
The hate in this country is on the Left. The hate in the world is coming from those who want the Left to succeed in this country. And the ones who are willing to stand up to the haters, are the most hated ones. But, as Jesus (the middle-class Jew) said...
"If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you." - John 15:18
matt... "The hate in
March 14, 2008 - 12:43 ET by Clear thinkermatt...
"The hate in this country is on the Left."
Yes it is, and I have personal knowledge of it. I live in the South and live in a county that has a long and very deep history of democratic control. What I'm hearing from the top democrat dogs around here is... They won't vote for a black guy, or 'that woman', so they intend to vote for the old white guy that acts like a Democrat.
Racism and Sexism is the driving force in this election, but not for us on the right. I find it amusing that the Dems try to point the fingers at us when it is their own bigotry they need to attend to.
"Abstain from McCain"
It's going downhill now
March 14, 2008 - 10:31 ET by BeanManI have a gut instinct that Obama is heading downhill now. Sure there are those who will continue to bask in his glow and faint at the sight of him but the majority of the country, I believe, is beginning to see him for what he is. The old-time saying "A flash in the pan" applies to him. He has no experience, no vision other than tax the rich and "free" healthcare for all, and he would be mincemeat in the face of a real trial.
What Geraldine Ferraro said is absoutely true. She stepped down because she spoke the truth. Hillary Clinton wouldn't be where she is if not for Bill Clinton, Obama wouldn't be where he is if he were just another white politican. Remember when Isaiah Thomas, in a bout of frustration, said a similar thing about Larry Bird, after the Celtics had ruined another bid by the Pistons.
If everyone starts playing by Obama's rules, they will lose to Obama. It's that plain and simple. There will always be one of the perpetually aggrived to gasp and say "you can't say that!!" and down they will go. Don't think he doesn't know this.
Since government is coercion, politics is largely the exercise of deception regarding the intended use of coercion - George Orwell
Here's a thought to clear
March 14, 2008 - 10:31 ET by ConservativeRexHere's a thought to clear up this logjam. Have each democratic candidate start the bidding to garner the most votes.
They could start by offering 5 weeks mandatory paid vacation for everyone employed, and 10 weeks mandatory paid vacation to those unemployed and on state/federal aid. If they are going to offer Govt run medical care why not offer more? In fact, to insure they get voters by the thousands they could increase the money going to those on state/federal aid by thousands of dollars each. Promise them all a raise, to say $40K a year, that should get them just enough votes to win this darn thing.
That should leave enough people still in the work force to pay for all of their promises. And what to we need the money for anyway? Everything is going to be taken care of under both of their plans/promises so all we have to do is keep working. The Hildabeast promised to take those evil oil company's profits and use them for good...so there's that.
So by all means, have more debates to figure out how to get even more money out of productive people's pockets. If they concentrate and promise more, one of 'em will emerge victorious!
And now, today's Shrub
March 14, 2008 - 10:32 ET by Roger the ShrubberAnd now, today's Shrub Report®:
Comrades, do not forget to hug your fellow collectivist today, for today is the sad 125th anniversary of the death of Karl Marx.
Evidence that people are switching parties because of Limbaugh, not disenfranchisement.
The Dumb Criminal of the Week.
If the free-market was involved, ethanol would have been gone faster than Pets.com, but no, it's a government program, so it will be here forever. What a crock.
Your Lawsuit of the Day.
Ahhhh, the tolerance of Islam towards other religions is so reassuring, isn't it? Plus, their tolerance of Dhimmis' right to speak is commendable, too. Come on, Douchemonger, post your same lame links ASAP! Tell us how Islam is not mired in the Middle Ages!
Speaking of the Religion of Peace, only 40% of Palestinians support suicide bombings! Now THAT's progress!
Read this and remember it the next time some Obamatard tries to damboozle you, er, distance Obama from his nutjob pastor. Meanwhile, the Hopeful Changer fights the evil Republican Culture of Corruption.
At least Oklahoma has their crap together when it comes to the 2nd amendment.
My man Shawn and this humble Shrubber had a healthy discussion on the optimism on both sides pertaining to the 2008 elections. Here's a good piece to read.
Here's a shocker: teamster thug governor needs 140-count federal indictment state senator to stay on because he needs that senator's "strong hand, strong presence, and ability to draw people in to fulfill his Harrisburg agenda this year". Oooooookay.
Today in DasBlimp History: in 1887, Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his "navigable balloon", obviously in response to McCain-Feingold.
And now, back to Police Woman: Iraq.
Were these kids bussed in to be "protesters"?
A link Leon does not want to see.
And, finally, Republicans demand a "do-over" in 27 primaries.
Swtiching Parties
March 14, 2008 - 10:47 ET by ricklailThis letter to the editor ran in our local paper, New Bern Sun Journal, today. Since I am unaffliated I can declare on May 6th which primary I want to vote in. I am voting for Hillary.
Switch to fight
The “Democrat” party has created for itself an exquisitely painful dilemma. After the Texas and Ohio primaries it seems that Obama can’t knock out Clinton, and she can’t actually beat him. This makes it increasingly likely that neither will be the nominee until their convention in August.
Last fall nobody would have thought that the May 6 North Carolina primary would have been anything but a rubber stamp to the already chosen nominee. The primary now stands as a possible giant boost to Mrs. Clinton’s fading chances at the general election.
Many independent but conservative North Carolina voters understand how important this state now is and, in order to prolong the donkey’s dyspepsia, they will cross over and cast their votes for Clinton.
Along with this mess, what to do about the Michigan and Florida delegates remains problematic. Party chairman Howard Dean has proposed to “do-over” those primaries. A “duel over” these elections would be infinitively more decisive.
Herb Sobel
Trent Woods
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
happy to, rog
March 14, 2008 - 11:46 ET by TruthMongerAnd now for today’s (prayer-approved, in Jesus name, amen) Anti-defamation™ re-re-re-report…
Partner with Islam…
http://progressivemuslims.org/
http://www.irw.org/
http://www.islamic-relief.com/
http://www.islamic-charity.com/
http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/
http://www.mdda.org.uk/web/index.php
http://www.muslimheritage.com/Default.aspx
Meanwhile – Roger’s evil twin debuts daily dirty Christian laundry in….THE FORBIDDEN FRUIT REPORT™
Some good ol gay bashin’
http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/338842.html
http://www.jewsonfirst.org/06c/gr096.html
And Jesus proclaimed – let’s “voodoo impale some Monkey’s?”
http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=news&div=3782
When monks crave porn:
http://www.interfax-religion.com/?act=mosaic&div=194
Plenty more negative religious crap to focus on every day - if that’s what floats your boat, Rog…
Sounds like “fun” to me – yee ha
It pleases me to no end
March 14, 2008 - 12:05 ET by Roger the ShrubberIt pleases me to no end that I get under your skin so much that you feel it necessary to devote all this time and effort to try to divert attention away from the murderous, medieval cult that is Islam.
Posting on gay-bashing and weird, fringe religious acts is immaterial because the Shrub Report is an equal-opportunity offender. Once again, it does not further your cause.
Keep on posting the same tired old links of supposed Islamic compassion, Douchemonger. You have yet to make a difference in the thousands of people murder in the name of Allah.
If you are my evil twin, you are the tragically-retarded one that is kept in the basement.
likewise bro! talking
March 14, 2008 - 13:05 ET by TruthMongerlikewise bro!
talking about the fringe - so how many of the world's 1+ Billion Muslims murder every day "in the name of Allah" again? Let's see - .01 percent would be about 100,000 everyday - hmmm, 100,000 daily non-fringe murdering Muslims would still only be .01% - is it at least that many? Gee, I really hope it's way more than .01 percent for your bigoted sake, bud:)
so anyway, see you back here as often as I can - and together we will, um....depress and annoy the whole world!
Just as Jesus commands
Good point. That one
March 14, 2008 - 13:42 ET by Roger the Shrubber(edited): I re-read your post. It is even more pathetic than I originally thought. You have been such an impotent, flaccid wuss, and should be doing more to STOP the whackjobs you are apologizing for. Truly sad.
here's another for ya bigot
March 14, 2008 - 15:10 ET by TruthMongerhere's another for ya bigot boy:)
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080314171950.sru5um5r&show_article=1
many more on the way I'm sure:)
Progress!
March 14, 2008 - 16:32 ET by Roger the ShrubberThat's more like it, douchemonger! It took awhile for your poorly-used brain cells to comprehend, but that is the type of stories you SHOULD be posting, not excuses. It's about time your religion actually STANDS for peace.
P.S.: Since you are such a student of faith, surely you know that bearing false witness is a sin. Your anger is getting the better of you when you spread lies. Must be that Deadly Sin of Wrath that is overwhelming you.
Man, breaking the 8th (or 9th) Commandment AND commiting one of the Seven Deadly Sins? Wow, methinks you'll be spending a little bonus time flagellating yourself tonight.
You're a dumb ass and you
March 14, 2008 - 13:50 ET by dvdaughtryYou're a dumb ass and you do annoy me (I won't speak for everyeone else on NB, but I would be glad to place some bets you annoy them too).
It's not just about murder, its the doctrine.
Sharia law is oppressive, sexiest, and cruel. We get headlines EVERYDAY of stupid crazy things that happen in contries that are Islamic. It is anti Christianity (which should bother you, but doesn't), and it is also anti American (again, which should bother you, but doesn't).
Instead you present "holier than thou" crap and (and yet again) old tired links that do not counter arguments against your position.
So get this through your skull, it's not about Muslims its about Islam. I fear no man. God will call me home when he is ready.
Until then, I will fight for His Doctrine and Islam is on the opposite spectrum.
Keep leaving your crap. There are plenty of people here who will continue to clean it up.
=)
you guys keep focusing on
March 14, 2008 - 15:13 ET by TruthMongeryou guys keep focusing on the problems of Islam and likewise I'll focus on the problems of Christianity:)
unless you can change your tude someday - sounds good to me
I prefer to think positive, look on the brightside - typical conservative that I am
Did you really just say that?
March 14, 2008 - 15:42 ET by dvdaughtryyou guys keep focusing on the problems of Islam and likewise I'll focus on the problems of Christianity:)
You meant to say Christians, not Christianity, right? You're focusing on problems with Christians. Surely as a "Fundie" you understand that Christians are imperfect, while Christianity is not.
Because this isn't a Christian vs Muslim thing, it a Christianity vs Islam thing.
You should work on just thinking, because it seems thinking positively is a bit to much for you.
:)
Marxing time
March 14, 2008 - 12:11 ET by Jack BauerYes, Generalissimo Karl Marx is still dead
And he is, of course, entombed for all eternity in the Highgate People's Republic and Workers Paradise Cemetary, London (about five miles from my abode as it happens).
Fortunately Highgate is an Underground (Subway) stop on the Northern Line which makes it easy for clueless lefties to find the bone yard.
He is visited by a regular troop of smelly leftists who come to worship at the BIG GIANT HEAD -- his mausoleum being a big giant, grey granite Marx head.
Most of the smelly leftist crying at the tomb think his head is actual size. Well they still believe communism works, it just hasn't been done right... and by right I mean left! So they'll believe anything.
Tell me you took Carl there
March 14, 2008 - 12:24 ET by Roger the ShrubberTell me you took Carl there when he was visiting!
LOL sir shrubb ..
March 14, 2008 - 12:35 ET by Jack BauerLOL sir shrubb .. no.
But.. funny you mention it, he did pass UNDERNEATH the old commie on the subway train!
So he was there in spirit!
Police Woman: Iraq
March 14, 2008 - 15:16 ET by nkviking75Re: Police Woman: Iraq, there's a word for Angie Dickinson in a burqa: A shame. A real shame.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
SSSSSHC -- Sleezy Sleeping Student Sues School - Holy Cow!
March 14, 2008 - 10:37 ET by ThisnThatSeems like everybody is entitled to something. This student gets a double reward -- extra sleep, and a potential payoff. What's missing here --- a little self-respect? Parential control?
DUPLICATE UPDATE: Was posting this just as Roger the Shrubber was also linking to the story in his fabulous report. So, read it twice for double the frustration!
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Great minds think alike!
March 14, 2008 - 10:59 ET by Roger the ShrubberGreat minds think alike!
That's exactly what I was
March 14, 2008 - 11:49 ET by mattmThat's exactly what I was going to say... ; )
At first I was going to say
March 14, 2008 - 12:27 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarAt first I was going to say something along the lines of "That little punk ..." but then realized the kid was doing what every teenager does every now and then in school (I did and turned out okay as a professional and Republican).
It's the damned parent(s). I could imagine it was at some neighborhood "Let's watch Oprah together" klatch when one of the clucking hens said "Oh my Felicia, I would sue. My second cousin is lawyer ..."
Well, they are raising a fine new liberal for the future by showing him how to scam for an undeserved handout/payoff.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
Random Thoughts
March 14, 2008 - 10:37 ET by ricklailThe Heartland Institute has put out a good video, Global Warming Snowjob.
After reading this I am convinced that we need to invade Berkley and take control of this city before they go plum crazy.
Here's a case of an illegal re-entering the country after he was deported
My Heels are toast. Sporting News Mag had a picture of Tyler Hansbrough on the cover. They ahve jinxed the Heels at the worst time.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
Another Berkeley joke
March 14, 2008 - 11:36 ET by LionKingAnother whiny rant about US imperialism. These liberals are so daft.
If we really wanted to, we could have taken over the world or the parts we wanted long ago. That's a big IF.
They should drop Thiessen
March 14, 2008 - 12:32 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarThey should drop Thiessen somewhere over in North Korea so he would feel at home. What a moron
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
It's Friday - need a joke!
March 14, 2008 - 10:38 ET by FastEdFive surgeons are discussing who makes the best patients on the operating table.
The first surgeon says, "I like to see accountants on my operating table, because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered."
The second responds, "Yeah, but you should try electricians! Everything inside them is color coded."
The third surgeon says, "No, I really think librarians are the best; everything inside them is in alphabetical order."
The fourth surgeon chimes in: "You know, I like construction workers...those guys always understand when you have a few parts left over at the end, and when the job takes longer than you said it would."
But the fifth surgeon shut them all up when he observed: "You're all wrong. Politicians are the easiest to operate on. There's no guts, no heart, and no spine, and the head and butt are interchangeable."
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Who Can Use the Word "MONSTER"
March 14, 2008 - 10:40 ET by Caringwhiteguyhttp://www.hollywood...
Les Moonves vs. Samantha Power, Barack's adviser. Is it such an evil and hurtful word it should only be used to describe inanimate objects? If so, why isn't OK to use it to describe Hillary?
AR-15 malfunctioning?
March 14, 2008 - 11:14 ET by sarcasmoYou, too, might be a Federal Firearms Felon. Good thing the government treats veterans so-fairly.
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
I must admit
March 14, 2008 - 15:33 ET by sarcasmoEven though he does some typical ATF-ass-kissing at the end, that Dobbs does a pretty good job here. I was kinda hoping the masthead might notice (hint hint!). Please watch the video.
JMR
A corruption-story the TV media will-not cover.
Bad News for Blonde
March 14, 2008 - 11:39 ET by candanceIt seems her much loved Gators will not be able to stop their free fall any time soon. In a recent interview, head coach Billy Donovan said he's not looking forward to next year when his own recruits become sophomores because they're such bad players.
Ouch!
Meanwhile, the Heels set out to win the ACC tourney this weekend and possibly see a rematch with dook.
Doesn't he have 7 or 8
March 14, 2008 - 11:40 ET by Roger the ShrubberDoesn't he have 7 or 8 freshmen on his team? He sounds like he is about to bail...
Basketball coaches have a
March 14, 2008 - 11:45 ET by balboaBasketball coaches have a long track record of doing these kinds of things in an effort to get them to change. It's a drastic, Old School tactic like Bob Knight, who used to tell players all the time that they should transfer.
Clearly Donovan's fed up with these guys, and I don't blame him.
Poor Billy
March 14, 2008 - 11:47 ET by CaringwhiteguyHe was on his way to the NBA, and he got cold feet. Unfortunately while he was waffling, he "lost" his Gator team. Maybe he should get a "do over". That's a pretty popular subject in Florida these days.
Worried?
March 14, 2008 - 12:34 ET by ricklailOur Heels have been jinxed. I got my Sporting News yesterday and Hansbrough was on the cover. The old cover jinx.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
I know Rick
March 14, 2008 - 18:41 ET by candanceThe media has a real bad habit of jinxing us at the wrong moments.
If our boys can make it to the Final Four this year they have a good shot at winning. :-)
An amusing piece on Berkeley and the Marines...
March 14, 2008 - 11:49 ET by Prester John...courtesy of the Daily Show.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=163653&title=marines-in-berkeley&byDate=true
Balboa gets no respect !
March 14, 2008 - 12:01 ET by nixonThis is the second time that this has been posted after Bal did .
Balboa gets no respect !
March 14, 2008 - 12:34 ET by MightyMouthNo duh... he's not the Rodney Dangerfield of NB for nothing!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Boy, I tell ya'! No
March 14, 2008 - 12:59 ET by balboaBoy, I tell ya'! No respect! I was kidnapped once, and the kidnappers sent this website a note that said "We want five thousand dollars or you'll see Balboa on this website again."
I plead ignorance....
March 14, 2008 - 12:42 ET by Prester Johnand ask for forgiveness since no malice was intended.
But then again you never know how many people haven't seen this before.
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March 14, 2008 - 12:47 ET by Prester Johndeleted
Rush is taking out B-HO or his pastor today- -one of them
March 14, 2008 - 12:51 ET by JayTeeI think Rush is taking B-HO out...he done...or maybe it's just his Pastor that is DONE.. . . But someone is losing votes and / or is biting the Dust.
We're talking Guilt by association....works on Republicans, should work on Obamarama. That Pastor of Obama's Church is Racist thru and thru - - he's one more letter than X..Malcomb X.
Obama won't last until August, he's done, the expose' is not to be denied. IMO
Outrageous
March 14, 2008 - 14:21 ET by bigtimerI hope the dems are happy...the House just defeated the FISA bill without the immunity to the telecom companies...they went against the Senate bill, if the repub's do not use this as a weapon in the fall and now by the way, we may as well kiss our rears good-bye.
The House bill makes it so if you have a suspected terrorist group, whether we need instant as possible info you have to go to court first to get permission...to listen to them.
The house even went into Secret Session last night to inform some that do not know about some classified info of why this is imperative that this passes with the Senate bill unchanged...
I am furious..if one soldier gets killed because of this, it had better be brought up by our side of the aisle...I will wait until there is a link that will describe this better as I am furious...
The dem party is the enemy within....simple as that.
Outrageous.
bt, I, too, am livid over this.
March 14, 2008 - 14:32 ET by R D HelmI wonder how many Americans are going to die simply because Pelosi and Co. are willing to put the interests of their trial-lawyer leeches ahead of this nation's security. Traitors one and all.
GWB needs to take to the bully pulpit and call them out directly.
Too bad he won't do it.
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
RD... President Bush has
March 14, 2008 - 14:40 ET by bigtimerRD...
President Bush has done just that, numerous times on television, the msm covers his words when he does then goes on to something more important like Halloway, Spears or such... he even mentioned it again this morning in his economic speech.
I will give him credit when he does something, he will veto this of course, but it is sickening that the leftists put their $$$ with the contributions from the trial lawyers above the lives of our soldiers and us here at home.
Despicable.
bt,
March 14, 2008 - 14:58 ET by R D HelmI've heard what he has said, and I realize much of it wasn't really covered extensively, but he needs to ramp up the rhetoric a few notches, as many in this country have become complacent since 9/11.
Heck, if this was back during the Civil War, Reid and Pelosi would be sitting, cut off from everybody, in a dank cell somewhere, if not worse.
Mr. Bush has been far, far too soft in this area.
I bet if he started using words like treason and sedition while addressing Reid and Pelosi directly, I bet it would get noticed. That is what he needs to do, and in such a way that the MSM cannot ignore it.
Ronald Reagan went over the MSM's heads all the time. If done correctly, it is a very effective tool.
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
RD... Yeah well I gave up
March 14, 2008 - 15:02 ET by bigtimerRD...
Yeah well I gave up on that fire in the belly speech making from the bully-pulpit from Pres. Bush long ago, it is just not his nature.
Wished it was though.
BT . . . Sounds like, You're READY to
March 14, 2008 - 14:42 ET by JayTeeSounds like you're Mad enough to MARCH on DC Tomorrow
Live Entertainment, Nice People . . .
Hey JT... If I could I
March 14, 2008 - 14:49 ET by bigtimerHey JT...
If I could I would be there with them anytime, anywhere, in a minute flat...proudly!
Refuse to ask him to step down
March 14, 2008 - 16:32 ET by bigtimerWow...
On Sean Hannity's radio show he just said it was just reported that Obama had no plans to ask Wright to step down as a spiritual advisor from his campaign.
Talk about hypocrisy when it comes to what he has asked of others.
For me this says a lot about the wolf in sheeps clothing...seems he may have to bend over and kiss his arse good-bye when it comes to winning the general election.
Anyone catch that idiot
March 14, 2008 - 17:24 ET by Gary P JacksonAnyone catch that idiot McCain on Hannity last night?
Sean gave him an entire hour, and wasn't gentle. You know, I had psyched myself up to hold my nose on this guy. But with gas prices rising almost daily, this guy STILL doesn't get it! He STILL opposes drilling in ANWR. He's STILL on the "climate change" band wagon.
I must apologize to everyone who I've told they need to vote for McCain. I was absolutely wrong.
GaryP... I caught it...I
March 14, 2008 - 17:33 ET by bigtimerGaryP...
I caught it...I commented on another thread with someone else about the very interview, maybe Mark Finkelstein's thread.
Anyway, apology accepted.
I've been watching him in the Senate too many years, watched his votes too many years, I just can't do it unless he names a real conservative as VP...and that is still a big maybe.
I will vote of course no matter what.
How is it a nation of at
March 15, 2008 - 00:16 ET by Gary P JacksonHow is it a nation of at least 300 million people couldn't come up with three better slugs to run for office than Clinton, Obama, and McCain?
Sometimes I get so angry that I just scream. Other times I just want to throw up!
No matter who wins, the next 4 years are gonna be the roughest in this nation's history. I sure wish it was possible to stage some sort of palace revolt. Some way to get the delegates at the convention to switch off McCain. (oh well, it's a nice thought, anyway)
Gary, don't give up hope yet.
March 15, 2008 - 00:22 ET by R D HelmThe convention is not until September. McCain hasn't won anything yet.
He could implode at any time. :-)
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
You know, I keep thinking
March 15, 2008 - 03:01 ET by Gary P JacksonYou know, I keep thinking that. But what could possibly happen? McCain is stupid enough to blow off conservatives, but I think he is smart enough to stay out of trouble.
Since Romney and Huckabee are out, and have endorsed McCain. What are the real chances the wheels will come off the wagon?
I sure wish there was a blank for "None of the above"!
Gary,
March 16, 2008 - 01:55 ET by R D HelmWhat are the real chances the wheels will come off the wagon?
McCain is going to be body-slammed by the MSM. Believe me, what they have thrown at him so far are essentially Nerf balls compared to what will be coming his way. Once the dust settles over the "messiah's" current problems, they will be going right back after him.
McCain has a lot of baggage in tow. While much of the MSM will be wanting to hold off until after the convention, many will not be able to help themselves. The RNC convention isn't until the first week of September. I don't see the more aggressive areas of the MSM being willing to hold off that long.
I also think McCain's age will work against him, as he was not all that impressive in the debates. He appeared to me to be easily confused.
Then there is what seems to me to be his almost compulsive need to apologize for every negative comment made about Obama and Hillary. If this is how he intends to run a campaign, he is going to get his hiney waxed when the real thing comes along. I have to believe many can see the futility here.
You also have to take into consideration that McCain was the beneficiary of a lot of x-over voting in the primaries that have been held to date. Most of these people are probably busily re-registering with their real party of choice, the Democrats. Even the x-overs who voted in states that do not require registration by party will not be voting for McCain in November.
Personally, I am hoping that there are enough old-school conservatives left in the party to possible derail this man's candidacy. Many conservatives stayed home in the primaries that have been held so far. I have to believe that at least some in the higher echelons of the party took note of this.
Maybe I am grasping at straws here, but McCain doesn't have to be the Republican nominee in September.
At least, for the good of the country I love dearly, I'm hoping he isn't.
Oh, and did I mention he is a flaming liberal?
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
Oh geez. Now you've done
March 15, 2008 - 10:55 ET by Roger the ShrubberOh geez. Now you've done it, RD. Sarky has probably got instant wood upon reading what you wrote, and is whipping out his mom's credit card to donate to Ron Paul.
Rog,
March 16, 2008 - 02:00 ET by R D HelmLOL-Actually, I was thinking in terms of a real conservative.
Hell, given the current crappy crop of choices, I'd almost be willing to settle for Wee Willy, if he would just promise not to castrate the military again. At least he, unlike McCain and GWB, didn't attempt to sell us out to the Mexican invaders for $5000 a pop.
Theme for Election '08: I want my mommy!
Obama distances himself on HuffnPuff/announcenment
March 14, 2008 - 17:37 ET by bigtimerHere is the link on HuffnPuff where Obama decides to distance himself from Wright...I kid you not, HuffnPuff...can you believe it?
I only knew about this because of Matthew's show....where he too wondered why do this via HuffnPuff/
bt, Every thying is just fine will ya just moveon ..
March 16, 2008 - 01:45 ET by upcountrywaterHeres the last line in your link.
"
I believe that Americans will judge me not on the basis of what someone
else said, but on the basis of who I am and what I believe in; on my
values, judgment and experience to be President of the United States."
<gag me with a stick>
And this is why he's going to be President
Iranian uranium; Iranian ICBM's; Iranian satellites..CHANGE is comming BELIEVE in that!