Not sure, depends on the results I guess. There is no doubt though that he does have leadership abilities, their is also no doubt the left and the msm will consider this a political "stunt"
their is also no doubt the left and the msm will consider this a political "stunt"
Putting America first as a stunt, only the 'progressives' could come up with that. McCain should counter with Obama's refusal to engage in debates long ago was a true stunt.
D
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Yeah, Obama supposedly got all snarky about how "a President ought to be able to multitask." As if "I'll deal with my own ambitions after I help put out this fire" is a failure to multitask."
Does Michelle go into her hospital and tell the doctors that they ought to be able to "multitask" and fill out their paperwork while they're also doing surgery?
While John McCain is in Washington he can have many surrogates still campaigning for him. They can spreed the word on how he can fix and what he has done to help stop the fall. The word suspend is tied to the word concede the election to the other candidate, at least in the primaries. Hillary suspend her campaign and the conceded to Obama. Did John McCain just suspend his campaign and conceded to Obama? Lets "hope" not
Both the McCain and Obama decisions will be spun, but McCain had to do this.
Previously Senate Majority Leader Reid ("no one knows what to do") said that McCain's leadership was needed, then told him not to come. ('oh yeah, says who?' that was a dare in itself) So, McCain decides to put Country First and go to Washington. Necessary move AND smart political move.
It will look better for America if both parties (even begrudgingly) support the final bill, and McCain can probably persuade some of the Republican naysayers. We know that Obama will vote how Pelosi/Reid tell him to, so Obama's presence wouldn't add anything to the process.
downside for Obama - Now that Pres. Bush has requested Obama's presence, this will eat into his necessary debate prep sessions.
What's the difference between Barack Obama and Sarah Palin?
One is eye candy while the other kills her own food.
The "walk and chew gum" mantra is going around the media this morning like wild fire. So much so that I think we'll probably be treated to a "....walk and chew gum" montage on Rush this afternoon. I even heard Edward R. Murrow use it on the liberal View this morning. It's vitally important for media liberals to mischaracterize what McCain is trying to do to fix the current financial crisis otherwise regular people might get the unacceptable impression that he really does walk the walk when it comes to the meaning of 'Country first.'
Yeah, remember how a president was supposed to walk and chew gum during Katrina? Me neither. Seems to me that he was supposed to drop everything, disrupt rescue operations and fly into LA for a photo op.
In the eyes of the average, non-political, voter, this looks very weak. He comes off as though he isn't prepared to debate and now there is word that he is trying to delay the Palin/Biden debate as well. Bad business if you ask me. I understand why he did it, but will the average voter who has been waiting for the dabtes understand? I guess we will see.
needs to be able to multitask. While true, I would challenge the Ill. Sen to show where he has done anything effectively ,save give charismatic generic speeches, all the way back to his "community activist" days much less multitask.
Stay off the record and you can never be held accountable for it, huh Sen Obama. Wait, he has some 900 lb gorillas in his history and is still not held accountable.
There is only one reason Obama wants this Foreign Policy debate to take place Friday night.
He know that he will not win that debate, but what will dominate all the newspapers Saturday and Sunday will be this bail out legislation and the debate coverage will be minimized.
The debate was supposed to be about foreign policy, but do you really think that after this week it still will be? My guess is there will be more economic questions than foreign policy ones.
In the eyes of the average, political, voter, this looks very weak too. I think it would have been a smart move if he had executed it better, but he didn't. First off he's doing this at the eleventh hour. This process has been going on for close to a week now, and McCain is just now deciding it's important enough to suspend his campaign and go to DC??? Just a day after it was so unimportant that he could spend the day going on the Rachael Ray show??? Even worse, he tells Letterman he can't do his show because he has to rush back to DC, then he gets caught taking time to sit with Couric to give her an interview, i.e., wasting time to explain why it's so vital he not waste any time getting back to DC.
Let’s see…one senator leaves to “DO” his job in the senate a couple of days because a national crisis (we are told) develops…
the other senator stays away from his senate job and continues to run
his mouth…continues to “do nothing-lead nothing” in the senate…
and being such a gift to our nation you would think he would fly (no
plane) back to the senate and “bring us together” with his “convincing
compromise style” he brags about so much.
One talks the talk and the other walks the walk.
Let this be a lesson to voters.
Very good. More proof Omaba is a cartoon character created by David Axelrod. There's no there there. Do you remember that Tim Conway character where he played a British Guard standing at attention, and Carol Burnett, playing the Queen, as I remember, would shout "HELLO" to the guard. And all you heard was her echo "helllooo, hellloo", coming out of Conway. Hollow man.
If I may paraphrase TS Elliot's The Hollow Men re Obama
I am the hollow man
I am the stuffed man
Leaning against myself
Headpiece filled with straw. Alas!
My dry dry voice, when
I whisper to you
Is quiet and meaningless
As wind in dry grass
Or rats’ feet over broken glass
In your dry cellar
The major media report only half the news. Why are they surprised they have only half the potential audience?
I've already heard people saying that McCain is not a good leader because he can't multi-task (campaign and fix the budget at the same time).
However, Obama made a statement yesterday that the McCain camp should broadcast hourly from now until election day. He said he had been on the phone with Paulson and "If you need me, call me".
I do think that if McCain were smart, he would let Sarah do a few campaign speeches while he went back to D.C. She could be acting as his voice to the people while the country is in crisis.
Indiana Joe: The way that the dims brag about Joe Bidens( aka Foghorn Leghorn) foreign policy experience it raises the question: If Barry receives a 3am phone call, will he transfer it to Biden?
I hope that a 527 group makes an ad and runs it in every state. I can not remember more or equal arrogance ever being displayed by a presidential candidate.Anyone that is unclear as to to why he is referred to as the self appointed messiah should now know the reason.
Re-scheduling photo-ops, debates, speeches etc..., from one location to another (DC) is hardly what I would call a suspension. In fact, watching the candidates actions on this issue will speak much louder than hearing their same rehearsed drivel over and over and over. After listening to many takes and speeches on the bailout, I'm still against it. If McCain can convince me that it's in my best interest to involuntarily pony-up cash to help others maintain a lifestyle that requires 10-100 times what I earn, then great. I'll vote for him. If he doesn't convince me, and he votes for the bailout, well...since I have no intentions of furthering a socialist agenda, no matter who's pushing it, my vote will return to the undecided column. This couldn't have happened at a better time. Live performance review being integrated into a campaign. I love it.
In this seemingly unending campaign, how much more can or needs to be said about the candidates?
Aren't their positions clear? Is there any doubt about the character, ethics, and honesty of each? Do we really need more campaigning?
Obama blew this one, just like Ossetia. Weak, unresponsive, waffling and gutless, he only came out with a 'position' after his party did. This is leadership?
McCain, on the other hand, will seize a some juicy news cycles, make some serious hay on the economic front, and get more free press than anyone could pay for.
He looks and sounds presidential, is obviously driving forward on the weightiest issue in the country, and, for my nickel is showing himself to be every inch the statesman and leader this country needs.
Gamble? Sure. But at least McCain has the guts to do what he thinks is best for the country, grab the dice and let 'em roll.
McCain to got to Washington and Obama would rather debate his teleprompter. McCain may be grandstanding, BUT this is serious! There is an old proverb that applies here: "If you are calm,cool and collected, while everyone around you is going crazy, chances are that you don't understand the situation!"
Wait and watch what happens. If Mac is smart, he will rip Obama on this after they get it settled. The ads he can put out after this, following Obamas actions could slam him real good. If Mac takes advantage of this, his campaign decision is good, if not, its bad.
"If Mac is smart, he will rip Obama on this after they get it settled."
Unfortunately he's not. Yesterday Obama said "If you need me, call me." That clip should already be played in ads and be played from now until election day.
With McCain working on the bail out contrasted with Obama saying "If you need me, call me" , and asking the question "Which one is being presidential and which one just wants to be president"?
"Unfortunately he's not. Yesterday Obama said "If you need me, call
me." That clip should already be played in ads and be played from now
until election day."
He can't play them in ads yet. He has suspended his cmapaign and pulled all his ads until after this bail out is pushed through.
If he doesn't do it once he resumes his campaign though.....
Knock em out John, give em Hell Johnny Mac, another Brilliant flank attack that caught o-Dumb-uh-uh and the dimocraps flat footed and forced the polo caca msm to scramble to cover his dumb half-white arse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(GRINS)&(GRINS) kilrod
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
Hi Friends . . . . . I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of
AIG. Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a "We
Deserve
It Dividend."
To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide
U.S. Citizens 18+.
Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and
child.
So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up.
So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals
$425,000.00.
My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a "We Deserve It
Dividend."
Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes. That sends
$25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam. But it means that every adult
18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket. A husband and wife team has
$595,000.00.
What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads.
Put away money for college - it'll be there.
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs.
Invest in the market - capital drives growth.
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves.
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else.
Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who
lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is
cutting back. And, of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of
trickling out a puny $1000.00 ("vote buy") economic incentive that is
being
proposed by one of our candidates for President.
If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult
US Citizen 18+!
As for AIG - liquidate it. Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General. Sell off the
real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party! How do you spell
Economic Boom?
I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion "We
Deserve It Dividend" more than do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington
DC.
And remember, This plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5
Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
Kindest personal regards,
A Citizen of the Republic.
There is some logic to this.(GRINS) kilrod
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
" kilrod2012" Yeah, i could run for office, just add or subtract a 0 here or there, move a decimal from one 0 to another depending on the outcome you desire, i got it figured out. You guys actually checking the numbers and looking for the facts, just "quit it", that sounds like what an "evil" patriotic American would do, and if you don't believe me, call the msm or o-Dumb-uh-uh, they'll straighten you out "quick as a rabbitt" !!!!!!!!!!!
(GRINS) kilrod - - - "dam calculator, i demand congressional hearings, somebody please bail me out - - - -"
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
The crashing housing market is going to bring about a recession and there is nothing they can do about it. This bailout does nothing but cause hyperinflation to the U.S. Dollar and will make your money worth much, much less.
"When Hoover finally took over the White House, he followed his own advice, and made it an engine of interference, first pumping more credit into an already overheated economy and, then, when the bubble burst, doing everything in his power to organize government rescue operations."
I'll admit that I too am somewhat clueless about economics, but one thing I do know is that the Federal government already runs large budget deficits that will worsen under the growing entitlement spending -- just where is this bailout money going to come from? Oh, wait a minute, let me guess: From our national "credit card" of foreign lenders.
I saw Bob on Fox this morning saying Mc pulled a fast one on "O" Dumby. LOL
What will Chavez and Armadidage or Putin. He will crawl in a corner and start sucking his thumb. They are picking on me because I have dumbo ears and did I mention I'm Black?
If he is that easily out foxed he need to reconsoder running for Pres. and run for dog catcher instead.
I think it's much more honest of an action than "pulling a fast one on Obama". After thinking about this all day, I came to the conclusion that McCain did what I would have done given the same circumstances. Pulling a fast one was just a bonus. And keep in mind that I'm not a big fan of McCain.
How priceless would it be if Palin showed up at the debate instead, to fill in for McCain, who regrets that he had a national emergency to handle and could not attend?
Obama would be unprepared for such a situation. He'd have to either accept it and risk being upstaged by an "underqualified" VP candidate, or refuse to debate and look like he's afraid to go toe-to-toe with her. Plus he'd then be sitting there with nothing to do while McCain was actually trying to get some work done.
And if Obama "wins"... well, he only beat the VP candidate.
No win situation for Obama that would be.
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
Last I knew, McCain is still a Senator (one with a record of actually doing something other than voting "present" and campaigning), with his salary paid for by the American taxpayer. This yet again sets the tone on the difference in character between the two candidates.
The last time I checked both McCain and Obama were sitting U.S. Senators. For only one of them to actually acknowledge that fact during turbulent times speaks volumns about each of them.
Now, it should be obvious to those of us who do not pay as close attention as the typical MB readers who is the leader and the better choice come this November. (Hint: It ain't the guy sayin' "Call me.")
I have been saying for about a week now, there are three Senators, whose salaries *I* am paying, who need to get their butts back to DC to DO THE JOB FOR WHICH I AM PAYING THEM! I am NOT paying them to campaign while the country is in trouble! I want ALL THREE of them to get back there and DO THEIR JOBS!
Right now, they are Senators, not candidates.
Apparently, there are two Senators who do not feel that way. I wish I could fire them.
I believe senators are paid by taxes collected from everyone in the country, not just those in the state they represent.
Of course, if you live in Southern California, you help pay the salaries of 100 senators, while there aren't any that actually represent your interests [both Boxer and Feinstein are from the San Francisco area].
Chai
“The beauty of our system isn’t that we have the right to vote. No, the nice thing is that people who are too dumb or lazy or uninformed to bother casting a ballot aren’t compelled to vote.” —Burt Prelutsky
If you're really watching the market, it's easy to ride the rise and fall of stocks because it's easy to sense whether the mood for the day is that the bailout is (imminent) or (not imminent).
Today it looks imminent, so I'm up 2.5% for the day. I'll sell at day's end.
Wall street loves this action. It's the bank stocks everybody is scared about. And even in the securities side, Buffet has realized that paper is only worthless because of the constipation on the liquidity side.
That paper is not worthless. Each shred of it represents very real property.
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" - Joe Biden 6/12/87
As if it matters anyway...all political posturing...it's a game of chicken now...and I personally don't care one way or the other...I enjoy watching the game...just not the players in this scenario.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~Rush Limbaugh
I haven't seen anything about Obama's comments at his press conference yesterday when he said...There are times for politics and times to rise above politics and do what's right for the country. Huh??? Isn't doing what's right for the country always the thing to do?
Rackie, that could be the unsure or don't care option. But, I'm not sure or I'm not sure I really care or I don't care if I'm really not sure. Geez! Whatever Obama was for before he was against, or was against before he was for, or is at least present for. I'm so confused.
I'm of the opinion that if McCain wants to win by double digits, then he needs to oppose the bail out in any form. No bail out for idiots who bought homes they had no business buying, and no bail out for idiots who actually papered the idiots who had no business buying those homes. There needs to be a real market correction that will never happen if government keeps interfering.
There needs to be pain on wall street and pain on main street.
He's doing what all Congressmen and women on the campaign trail SHOULD do. Get back to Congress, get to work on a logical, reasonable solution, pass it, then get back on the campaign trail. This isn't about Congress, it's about America and the people of America.
Comments Policy
Not sure, depends on the
September 25, 2008 - 08:08 ET by general companyNot sure, depends on the results I guess. There is no doubt though that he does have leadership abilities, their is also no doubt the left and the msm will consider this a political "stunt"
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
their is also no doubt the
September 25, 2008 - 08:15 ET by DontFeedTheTrollstheir is also no doubt the left and the msm will consider this a political "stunt"
Putting America first as a stunt, only the 'progressives' could come up with that. McCain should counter with Obama's refusal to engage in debates long ago was a true stunt.
D
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Yeah, Obama supposedly got
September 25, 2008 - 16:17 ET by GrannyGrump42Yeah, Obama supposedly got all snarky about how "a President ought to be able to multitask." As if "I'll deal with my own ambitions after I help put out this fire" is a failure to multitask."
Does Michelle go into her hospital and tell the doctors that they ought to be able to "multitask" and fill out their paperwork while they're also doing surgery?
The word "suspend"...
September 25, 2008 - 08:28 ET by T-Bone Massbothers me, He should have said I'll be right back after I go to DC to fix this mess. Either follow me or get out of the way.
He did say that, well
September 25, 2008 - 09:59 ET by Dan The Man 2He did say that, well essentially. He said he would not be campaigning until this "crisis" was fixed.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Problem with "suspend" as well
September 25, 2008 - 10:50 ET by TjexciteWhile John McCain is in Washington he can have many surrogates still campaigning for him. They can spreed the word on how he can fix and what he has done to help stop the fall. The word suspend is tied to the word concede the election to the other candidate, at least in the primaries. Hillary suspend her campaign and the conceded to Obama. Did John McCain just suspend his campaign and conceded to Obama? Lets "hope" not
McCain/Palin '08
Unsure
September 25, 2008 - 08:20 ET by Indiana JoeBecause, politically, it probably hurts him. Hopefully not fatally.
But it was the right thing to do. The MSM will try to make him pay for it, though.
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
McCain - smart move on both counts
September 25, 2008 - 09:09 ET by mom_roxBoth the McCain and Obama decisions will be spun, but McCain had to do this.
Previously Senate Majority Leader Reid ("no one knows what to do") said that McCain's leadership was needed, then told him not to come. ('oh yeah, says who?' that was a dare in itself) So, McCain decides to put Country First and go to Washington. Necessary move AND smart political move.
It will look better for America if both parties (even begrudgingly) support the final bill, and McCain can probably persuade some of the Republican naysayers. We know that Obama will vote how Pelosi/Reid tell him to, so Obama's presence wouldn't add anything to the process.
downside for Obama - Now that Pres. Bush has requested Obama's presence, this will eat into his necessary debate prep sessions.
What's the difference between Barack Obama and Sarah Palin?
One is eye candy while the other kills her own food.
»→ Walk&ChooGum
September 25, 2008 - 08:25 ET by Cool ArrowWonder what LBJ was doing for the first couple of days after the Kennedy Assassination?
I mean there was an election coming up, wasn't there?
"Don't taze me bro" - Joe Biden
LBJ had a year
September 25, 2008 - 08:33 ET by T-Bone MassJFK was killed in Nov of 1963, a year before the '64 election.
»→ LBJ's year
September 25, 2008 - 08:44 ET by Cool ArrowHow much multitasking was he doing>
Better yet, wasn't President Bush smacked around for spending an extra 6 minutes with those kindergarteners on 9/11?
"Don't taze me bro" - Joe Biden
Well, yeah....
September 25, 2008 - 09:04 ET by Indiana JoeBut that was Bush, CA. Different criteria.
I know, I know... one can hope...
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
»→ I know IJ
September 25, 2008 - 09:13 ET by Cool ArrowBut the McCain camp needs to get snarky about this elitist "multitasking" bs
"Don't taze me bro" - Joe Biden
McCain won't get snarky.
September 25, 2008 - 09:18 ET by Indiana JoeMcCain won't get snarky. He's trying to stay "above the fray." May not be a bad tactic.
But it leaves it pretty much up to us to "snarkify" Obama's BS. To the extent we're able, anyway.
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
The "walk and chew gum"
September 25, 2008 - 10:54 ET by winston smithThe "walk and chew gum" mantra is going around the media this morning like wild fire. So much so that I think we'll probably be treated to a "....walk and chew gum" montage on Rush this afternoon. I even heard Edward R. Murrow use it on the liberal View this morning. It's vitally important for media liberals to mischaracterize what McCain is trying to do to fix the current financial crisis otherwise regular people might get the unacceptable impression that he really does walk the walk when it comes to the meaning of 'Country first.'
Yeah, remember how a
September 25, 2008 - 14:11 ET by ckc1227Yeah, remember how a president was supposed to walk and chew gum during Katrina? Me neither. Seems to me that he was supposed to drop everything, disrupt rescue operations and fly into LA for a photo op.
»→ ChooGum
September 25, 2008 - 14:13 ET by Cool ArrowNot to mention six minutes multitasking with some Kindergarteners on 9/11
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" - Joe Biden 6/12/87
In the eyes of the average,
September 25, 2008 - 08:33 ET by jay_1975In the eyes of the average, non-political, voter, this looks very weak. He comes off as though he isn't prepared to debate and now there is word that he is trying to delay the Palin/Biden debate as well. Bad business if you ask me. I understand why he did it, but will the average voter who has been waiting for the dabtes understand? I guess we will see.
Yes they will
September 25, 2008 - 08:35 ET by Gat New YorkIf they listen to Bill Clinton they will believe McCain:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/09/bill-clinton-do.html
Obama countered that a President
September 25, 2008 - 08:45 ET by theduck6needs to be able to multitask. While true, I would challenge the Ill. Sen to show where he has done anything effectively ,save give charismatic generic speeches, all the way back to his "community activist" days much less multitask.
Stay off the record and you can never be held accountable for it, huh Sen Obama. Wait, he has some 900 lb gorillas in his history and is still not held accountable.
Only Reason for Debate
September 25, 2008 - 09:04 ET by Gat New YorkThere is only one reason Obama wants this Foreign Policy debate to take place Friday night.
He know that he will not win that debate, but what will dominate all the newspapers Saturday and Sunday will be this bail out legislation and the debate coverage will be minimized.
He won’t have that opportunity afterwards.
The debate was supposed to
September 25, 2008 - 09:26 ET by BruzillaThe debate was supposed to be about foreign policy, but do you really think that after this week it still will be? My guess is there will be more economic questions than foreign policy ones.
And the Clinton machine,
September 25, 2008 - 09:08 ET by Indiana JoeAnd the Clinton machine, while not directly helping McCain, continues to damn Obama with faint praise.
Hillary/Anyone 2012
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
"O" Dumby
September 25, 2008 - 08:41 ET by rick007Why would "O" Dumby want to suspend his campainging?
He's to stupid and uninformed to take part in anything useful for the country.
He's only interested in getting to be president not at all worried about the country of the people.
In the eyes of the
September 25, 2008 - 08:42 ET by BruzillaIn the eyes of the average, political, voter, this looks very weak too. I think it would have been a smart move if he had executed it better, but he didn't. First off he's doing this at the eleventh hour. This process has been going on for close to a week now, and McCain is just now deciding it's important enough to suspend his campaign and go to DC??? Just a day after it was so unimportant that he could spend the day going on the Rachael Ray show??? Even worse, he tells Letterman he can't do his show because he has to rush back to DC, then he gets caught taking time to sit with Couric to give her an interview, i.e., wasting time to explain why it's so vital he not waste any time getting back to DC.
This is going to end up looking bad for McCain.
SUSPENSION REVEALS BOTH CANDIDATES
September 25, 2008 - 08:42 ET by reelman46MORTGAGE MESS REVEALS OBAMA-McCAIN
Let’s see…one senator leaves to “DO” his job in the senate a couple of days because a national crisis (we are told) develops…
the other senator stays away from his senate job and continues to run
his mouth…continues to “do nothing-lead nothing” in the senate…
and being such a gift to our nation you would think he would fly (no
plane) back to the senate and “bring us together” with his “convincing
compromise style” he brags about so much.
One talks the talk and the other walks the walk.
Let this be a lesson to voters.
Doug Schexnayder, Ph.D. (theconservativecrawfish)
Very good. More proof Omaba
September 25, 2008 - 09:45 ET by celatorVery good. More proof Omaba is a cartoon character created by David Axelrod. There's no there there. Do you remember that Tim Conway character where he played a British Guard standing at attention, and Carol Burnett, playing the Queen, as I remember, would shout "HELLO" to the guard. And all you heard was her echo "helllooo, hellloo", coming out of Conway. Hollow man.
If I may paraphrase TS Elliot's The Hollow Men re Obama
I am the hollow man
I am the stuffed man
Leaning against myself
Headpiece filled with straw. Alas!
My dry dry voice, when
I whisper to you
Is quiet and meaningless
As wind in dry grass
Or rats’ feet over broken glass
In your dry cellar
The major media report only half the news. Why are they surprised they have only half the potential audience?
Campaign
September 25, 2008 - 08:48 ET by GothampcI've already heard people saying that McCain is not a good leader because he can't multi-task (campaign and fix the budget at the same time).
However, Obama made a statement yesterday that the McCain camp should broadcast hourly from now until election day. He said he had been on the phone with Paulson and "If you need me, call me".
I do think that if McCain were smart, he would let Sarah do a few campaign speeches while he went back to D.C. She could be acting as his voice to the people while the country is in crisis.
I like it!
September 25, 2008 - 09:22 ET by Indiana JoeThere has to be a way to use that in campaign lit. Maybe a button?
"But not at 3AM."
"No call. No need. NObama."
A video, maybe, with Blondie's "Call Me" as soundtrack?
Something...
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
3 am phone call
September 26, 2008 - 11:25 ET by Jerry MackIndiana Joe: The way that the dims brag about Joe Bidens( aka Foghorn Leghorn) foreign policy experience it raises the question: If Barry receives a 3am phone call, will he transfer it to Biden?
527 group (gothampc)
September 26, 2008 - 11:18 ET by Jerry MackI hope that a 527 group makes an ad and runs it in every state. I can not remember more or equal arrogance ever being displayed by a presidential candidate.Anyone that is unclear as to to why he is referred to as the self appointed messiah should now know the reason.
What suspension?
September 25, 2008 - 08:48 ET by KarmaRe-scheduling photo-ops, debates, speeches etc..., from one location to another (DC) is hardly what I would call a suspension. In fact, watching the candidates actions on this issue will speak much louder than hearing their same rehearsed drivel over and over and over. After listening to many takes and speeches on the bailout, I'm still against it. If McCain can convince me that it's in my best interest to involuntarily pony-up cash to help others maintain a lifestyle that requires 10-100 times what I earn, then great. I'll vote for him. If he doesn't convince me, and he votes for the bailout, well...since I have no intentions of furthering a socialist agenda, no matter who's pushing it, my vote will return to the undecided column. This couldn't have happened at a better time. Live performance review being integrated into a campaign. I love it.
Good Move...
September 25, 2008 - 08:50 ET by heldmywIn this seemingly unending campaign, how much more can or needs to be said about the candidates?
Aren't their positions clear? Is there any doubt about the character, ethics, and honesty of each? Do we really need more campaigning?
Obama blew this one, just like Ossetia. Weak, unresponsive, waffling and gutless, he only came out with a 'position' after his party did. This is leadership?
McCain, on the other hand, will seize a some juicy news cycles, make some serious hay on the economic front, and get more free press than anyone could pay for.
He looks and sounds presidential, is obviously driving forward on the weightiest issue in the country, and, for my nickel is showing himself to be every inch the statesman and leader this country needs.
Gamble? Sure. But at least McCain has the guts to do what he thinks is best for the country, grab the dice and let 'em roll.
"O" Dumby
September 25, 2008 - 08:54 ET by rick007Solving this crisis is above "O" Dumbys pay grade.
So as usual he runs from it. He says if you need me call me. Why because he knows they know he has no answers and can't help.
A 145 day senator? Give me a break. He's juat a Malato.
McCain to Washington
September 25, 2008 - 08:55 ET by billbMcCain to got to Washington and Obama would rather debate his teleprompter. McCain may be grandstanding, BUT this is serious! There is an old proverb that applies here: "If you are calm,cool and collected, while everyone around you is going crazy, chances are that you don't understand the situation!"
Congress
September 25, 2008 - 08:58 ET by rick007Asking a Democratic congress to fix this problem reminds me of the old addage of letting the (fox gaurd the hen house)
Or...
September 25, 2008 - 09:58 ET by Tom in NCFixing the barn door after the horses have run off
Wait and watch what
September 25, 2008 - 08:58 ET by bassndudeWait and watch what happens. If Mac is smart, he will rip Obama on this after they get it settled. The ads he can put out after this, following Obamas actions could slam him real good. If Mac takes advantage of this, his campaign decision is good, if not, its bad.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
If You Need Me, Call Me
September 25, 2008 - 09:21 ET by Gothampc"If Mac is smart, he will rip Obama on this after they get it settled."
Unfortunately he's not. Yesterday Obama said "If you need me, call me." That clip should already be played in ads and be played from now until election day.
A simple ad
September 25, 2008 - 10:54 ET by IamTinmanWith McCain working on the bail out contrasted with Obama saying "If you need me, call me" , and asking the question "Which one is being presidential and which one just wants to be president"?
No contest!
"Unfortunately he's not.
September 25, 2008 - 13:58 ET by ckc1227"Unfortunately he's not. Yesterday Obama said "If you need me, call
me." That clip should already be played in ads and be played from now
until election day."
He can't play them in ads yet. He has suspended his cmapaign and pulled all his ads until after this bail out is pushed through.
If he doesn't do it once he resumes his campaign though.....
Give Em Hell Johnny Mac
September 25, 2008 - 09:00 ET by kilrodKnock em out John, give em Hell Johnny Mac, another Brilliant flank attack that caught o-Dumb-uh-uh and the dimocraps flat footed and forced the polo caca msm to scramble to cover his dumb half-white arse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(GRINS)&(GRINS) kilrod
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
From an E-mail
September 25, 2008 - 09:08 ET by kilrodFrom a retired AF Guy:
Hi Friends . . . . . I'm against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of
AIG. Instead, I'm in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a "We
Deserve
It Dividend."
To make the math simple, let's assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide
U.S. Citizens 18+.
Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and
child.
So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up.
So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals
$425,000.00.
My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a "We Deserve It
Dividend."
Of course, it would NOT be tax free.
So let's assume a tax rate of 30%.
Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes. That sends
$25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam. But it means that every adult
18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket. A husband and wife team has
$595,000.00.
What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads.
Put away money for college - it'll be there.
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs.
Invest in the market - capital drives growth.
Pay for your parent's medical insurance - health care improves.
Enable Deadbeat Dads to come clean - or else.
Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who
lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is
cutting back. And, of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
If we're going to re-distribute wealth let's really do it...instead of
trickling out a puny $1000.00 ("vote buy") economic incentive that is
being
proposed by one of our candidates for President.
If we're going to do an $85 billion bailout, let's bail out every adult
US Citizen 18+!
As for AIG - liquidate it. Sell off its parts.
Let American General go back to being American General. Sell off the
real estate.
Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up.
Here's my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn't.
Sure it's a crazy idea that can "never work."
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party! How do you spell
Economic Boom?
I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion "We
Deserve It Dividend" more than do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington
DC.
And remember, This plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5
Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam.
Ahhh...I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
Kindest personal regards,
A Citizen of the Republic.
There is some logic to this.(GRINS) kilrod
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
Ummm...kilrod.
September 25, 2008 - 09:30 ET by KarmaI love your idea but, first let's crunch the numbers.
So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billon that equals
$425,000.00.
I could be mistaken but, my calculator says $425.00
»→ Karma
September 25, 2008 - 09:33 ET by Cool ArrowThe National Debt dividend is $8.5 Trillion, isn't it? The divisor would remain at 200 million people
"Don't taze me bro" - Joe Biden
Yes, $42,500.00 would be better than $425.00
September 25, 2008 - 09:45 ET by KarmaHowever, I still want the $425,000.00 kilrod promised me. I deserve it. I do.
(GRINS)
September 25, 2008 - 15:40 ET by kilrod" kilrod2012" Yeah, i could run for office, just add or subtract a 0 here or there, move a decimal from one 0 to another depending on the outcome you desire, i got it figured out. You guys actually checking the numbers and looking for the facts, just "quit it", that sounds like what an "evil" patriotic American would do, and if you don't believe me, call the msm or o-Dumb-uh-uh, they'll straighten you out "quick as a rabbitt" !!!!!!!!!!!
(GRINS) kilrod - - - "dam calculator, i demand congressional hearings, somebody please bail me out - - - -"
Remember, only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier
Dang!
September 25, 2008 - 21:29 ET by KarmaJust when I saw my ship comming in, it begins to sink with no one to bail. Thanks, kilrod. Thanks alot.
85 Billion
September 25, 2008 - 10:28 ET by dr-goMust have been written by a Democrat as he suggests giving away money that doesn't exist while still trying to learn how to use a calculator.
McCain is clueless about Economics - Kill the Bailout
September 25, 2008 - 09:12 ET by PopularTechThe crashing housing market is going to bring about a recession and there is nothing they can do about it. This bailout does nothing but cause hyperinflation to the U.S. Dollar and will make your money worth much, much less.
Ron Paul explains why the bailout is a bad idea on Fox Business News (Video) (10min)
166 Economists Sign a Letter Against Paulson's Plan
A Bailout We Don't Need (James K. Galbraith, Ph.D. Economics)
Bailouts will lead to rough economic ride (Ron Paul)
Can the Rescue Plan Fix the US Economy? (Frank Shostak, Ph.D. Economics)
Credit Is Flowing, Sky Is Not Falling, Don’t Panic (Robert Higgs, Ph.D. Economics)
Don't Bail Them Out (Lew Rockwell, Economist)
How to Avoid Another Depression (Mark Thornton, Ph.D. Economics)
No bailout necessary (Earl Thompson, Ph.D. Professor of Economics)
Scaring Us to Death (Walter E. Williams, Ph.D. Professor of Economics)
The Idiocy of Wall Street: Applauding Its Own Demise (Don A Rich, Professor of Economics)
U.S. government should bail out of bailouts (Craig R. Smith, CEO Swiss America Trading Corporation)
Wall Street Socialism (Alvaro Vargas Llosa, M.A. Economics)
Why Paulson is wrong (Luigi Zingales, Ph.D. Economics)
$700 Billion Won't Buy What Pro-Market Solutions Can (Deroy Murdock, Human Events)
A Bailout Is Not the Answer (Michael Reagan, NewsMax)
Bailout: Far Worse than a Recession (Mac Johnson, Human Events)
Banking industry expert Bert Ely: Bailout Not Necessary (MoneyNews)
Ben Stein: Stop the Wall Street Looting (MoneyNews)
Dangers in the Bailout (Jed Babbin, Human Events)
Newt Gingrich: Kill the Paulson Plan. Hard. (U.S. News and World Report)
No Bailout, Some Conservatives Insist (CNSNews)
Taxpayer Bailout: Just Say No (MoneyNews)
The Case Against the Bailout (Steve Chapman, RealClearPolitics)
U.S. Intel Experts: Bailout Weakens U.S. Power (NewsMax)
Venture Capitalist: Bailouts Are Communist (MoneyNews)
What Happened to Market Discipline? (John Stossel, RealClearPolitics)
Bank of America: 'Paulson Plan Benefits Mostly Goldman, Morgan' (Seeking Alpha)
Why Henry Paulson must be "contained" (Michelle Malkin)
America's Great Depression (PDF)
"When Hoover finally took over the White House, he followed his own advice, and made it an engine of interference, first pumping more credit into an already overheated economy and, then, when the bubble burst, doing everything in his power to organize government rescue operations."
I'll admit that I too am
September 25, 2008 - 10:13 ET by lotrI'll admit that I too am somewhat clueless about economics, but one thing I do know is that the Federal government already runs large budget deficits that will worsen under the growing entitlement spending -- just where is this bailout money going to come from? Oh, wait a minute, let me guess: From our national "credit card" of foreign lenders.
HMMMMMM
September 25, 2008 - 09:13 ET by rick007Well this meeting between Congress and the President means only one thing.
How can the Democrats can cover the ASSES after causing this problem.
B Frank is a C---------.
Let me see now. Under the Democratic control of Congress we have a housing bubble busting and Energy prices through the roof.
Remember the Clinton great economy?? the Dot Com Bust???
Democrat means (Legal Mafia)
Look at all of them that made millions from this mess.
Throw the bums out now. they are also up for relection in Nov.
They all have the Rangle mentality. I steal right in front of you noses.
Bob the BOOB Beckle
September 25, 2008 - 09:19 ET by rick007I saw Bob on Fox this morning saying Mc pulled a fast one on "O" Dumby. LOL
What will Chavez and Armadidage or Putin. He will crawl in a corner and start sucking his thumb. They are picking on me because I have dumbo ears and did I mention I'm Black?
If he is that easily out foxed he need to reconsoder running for Pres. and run for dog catcher instead.
I think it's much more
September 25, 2008 - 21:47 ET by Clear thinkerI think it's much more honest of an action than "pulling a fast one on Obama". After thinking about this all day, I came to the conclusion that McCain did what I would have done given the same circumstances. Pulling a fast one was just a bonus. And keep in mind that I'm not a big fan of McCain.
Palin/Gore/Clinton - Hate/Love/Hate
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How priceless would it be
September 25, 2008 - 09:48 ET by Hero SquadHow priceless would it be if Palin showed up at the debate instead, to fill in for McCain, who regrets that he had a national emergency to handle and could not attend?
Obama would be unprepared for such a situation. He'd have to either accept it and risk being upstaged by an "underqualified" VP candidate, or refuse to debate and look like he's afraid to go toe-to-toe with her. Plus he'd then be sitting there with nothing to do while McCain was actually trying to get some work done.
And if Obama "wins"... well, he only beat the VP candidate.
No win situation for Obama that would be.
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
of course
September 25, 2008 - 09:53 ET by lotrLast I knew, McCain is still a Senator (one with a record of actually doing something other than voting "present" and campaigning), with his salary paid for by the American taxpayer. This yet again sets the tone on the difference in character between the two candidates.
Still US Senators
September 25, 2008 - 10:28 ET by Wildcatter1980The last time I checked both McCain and Obama were sitting U.S. Senators. For only one of them to actually acknowledge that fact during turbulent times speaks volumns about each of them.
Now, it should be obvious to those of us who do not pay as close attention as the typical MB readers who is the leader and the better choice come this November. (Hint: It ain't the guy sayin' "Call me.")
Where Are The SENATORS
September 25, 2008 - 10:55 ET by JoelCTI have been saying for about a week now, there are three Senators, whose salaries *I* am paying, who need to get their butts back to DC to DO THE JOB FOR WHICH I AM PAYING THEM! I am NOT paying them to campaign while the country is in trouble! I want ALL THREE of them to get back there and DO THEIR JOBS!
Right now, they are Senators, not candidates.
Apparently, there are two Senators who do not feel that way. I wish I could fire them.
JoelCT, not to be picky,
September 25, 2008 - 11:01 ET by bassndudeJoelCT, not to be picky, but you only pay 2 senators. There are only 2 Senators per state.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Disagree
September 25, 2008 - 12:27 ET by ChaitealoverI believe senators are paid by taxes collected from everyone in the country, not just those in the state they represent.
Of course, if you live in Southern California, you help pay the salaries of 100 senators, while there aren't any that actually represent your interests [both Boxer and Feinstein are from the San Francisco area].
Chai
“The beauty of our system isn’t that we have the right to vote. No, the nice thing is that people who are too dumb or lazy or uninformed to bother casting a ballot aren’t compelled to vote.” —Burt Prelutsky
I'm against the bailout, so
September 25, 2008 - 11:09 ET by SimpaticoI'm against the bailout, so I'm in the Don't Care column. I do care, though, and his action would be great if the bailout was needed.
It isn't.
»→ I'm all for it today
September 25, 2008 - 11:16 ET by Cool ArrowIf you're really watching the market, it's easy to ride the rise and fall of stocks because it's easy to sense whether the mood for the day is that the bailout is (imminent) or (not imminent).
Today it looks imminent, so I'm up 2.5% for the day. I'll sell at day's end.
Wall street loves this action. It's the bank stocks everybody is scared about. And even in the securities side, Buffet has realized that paper is only worthless because of the constipation on the liquidity side.
That paper is not worthless. Each shred of it represents very real property.
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" - Joe Biden 6/12/87
I voted no. As if it
September 25, 2008 - 11:25 ET by bigtimerI voted no.
As if it matters anyway...all political posturing...it's a game of chicken now...and I personally don't care one way or the other...I enjoy watching the game...just not the players in this scenario.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
nice shot john!!
September 25, 2008 - 11:53 ET by foolnomoreif he can back this up with some" air time"
Political Gambit that Didn't Pay Off
September 25, 2008 - 12:23 ET by BaxterJMcCain's campaign took a gamble and it's not paying off. They need to fix this, now.
i don't approve of McCain
September 25, 2008 - 12:30 ET by TruthMongeri don't approve of McCain period
Journalism is the opium of the liberals
Obama's Response
September 25, 2008 - 13:35 ET by capavI haven't seen anything about Obama's comments at his press conference yesterday when he said...There are times for politics and times to rise above politics and do what's right for the country. Huh??? Isn't doing what's right for the country always the thing to do?
Dear NewsBusters
September 25, 2008 - 16:05 ET by RackieFor future polls would you please have "present" as an option.
Rackie, that could be the
September 26, 2008 - 01:16 ET by tomnkikiRackie, that could be the unsure or don't care option. But, I'm not sure or I'm not sure I really care or I don't care if I'm really not sure. Geez! Whatever Obama was for before he was against, or was against before he was for, or is at least present for. I'm so confused.
I'm of the opinion that if
September 25, 2008 - 20:15 ET by liberal_bug_zapperI'm of the opinion that if McCain wants to win by double digits, then he needs to oppose the bail out in any form. No bail out for idiots who bought homes they had no business buying, and no bail out for idiots who actually papered the idiots who had no business buying those homes. There needs to be a real market correction that will never happen if government keeps interfering.
There needs to be pain on wall street and pain on main street.
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"A society that puts equality...ahead of freedom will end up with neither equality nor freedom." ~ Milton Friedman
Asking myself
September 25, 2008 - 23:50 ET by SchnikeysWhy the hell is everyone voting "yes"?
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"My morality is your morality."
He's doing what all
September 26, 2008 - 01:14 ET by tomnkikiHe's doing what all Congressmen and women on the campaign trail SHOULD do. Get back to Congress, get to work on a logical, reasonable solution, pass it, then get back on the campaign trail. This isn't about Congress, it's about America and the people of America.