Jack & Jill Politics

i hate to be the bearer of bad news but i think o's camp just gave mccain an opening. given that the house isn't going to try again with the bill until thursday, this is seriously bad move.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/09...

rikyrah: The Mudflats is posting like crazy. Annnd, they're getting a creditable number of comments, which is nice and supportive!

Here are some of their latest posts:

http://www.themudflats.net/2008/09/29/mccain-ca...
McCain Camp Figures Out Sarah Palin's Problem
Rarely do things actually make me laugh out loud, alone in a room…especially the Wall Street Journal. But, there’s a first time for everything.

(clearing throat and trying to be serious)

Apparently Republicans have figured out what Palin’s problem is, and what she needs to do to bolster her plummeting poll numbers. I DARE you to keep a straight face.

Some prominent Republicans and senior members of Congress have expressed worries about certain facets of the Palin campaign, particularly that Gov. Palin may be “overprepared” and not encouraged to be herself, an adviser said.

http://www.themudflats.net/2008/09/29/mccain-cl...
McCain Clamps Hand Over Palins Mouth

Sen. John McCain retracted Sarah Palin’s stance on Pakistan Sunday morning, after the Alaska governor appeared to back Sen. Barack Obama’s support for unilateral strikes inside Pakistan against terrorists“She would not…she understands and has stated repeatedly that we’re not going to do anything except in America’s national security interest,” McCain told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos of Palin. “In all due respect, people going around and… sticking a microphone while conversations are being held, and then all of a sudden that’s—that’s a person’s position… This is a free country, but I don’t think most Americans think that that’s a definitve policy statement made by Governor Palin.”

So, people sticking microphones into conversations, shouldn’t count? Hmmm…I seem to remember something about people clinging to guns and religion into a microphone…

So what was this wishy washy comment that wasn’t really what she meant?


http://www.themudflats.net/2008/09/29/brutus-sp...
Brutus Speaks: The Palin Reaction To Alaskans For Truth Rally

“Clearly this was an Obama rally and nothing else. The rally proves the point of partisanship which the Governor has been trying to remove from the investigation in an effort to get a fair and just result.

The Governor remains an open book and is fully cooperating with the non-partisan Personnel Board and its independent investigator, which are statutorily authorized to conduct an investigation.

As you no doubt noticed the personal attacks at this rally, it is unfortunate that while we discuss the Governor and her record, the Obama campaign is resorting to personally attacking those who will continue to stand with the Governor and Alaskans and against personal smears.”

Now you know why several people at the rally had signs directed squarely at Meg Stapleton. When Alaskans start quoting Julius Caesar’s “Et tu, Brute?” (Even you Brutus?) you realize the extent to which she is seen as the ultimate betrayer.

As you can see, they are primarily focussed on "The Gov.: IMHO, it's helpful to hear the voices of the people who "knew her best."


Obama-Biden '08!!

mudflats knows he's a gem.

'over prepared' - Palin?


LOL

rikyrah: Yep! :>)

Did you see the part that says:

' For his part, Mr. Palin has worried about the frequent separation of his wife from her family, friends and Alaska staff, an adviser said. Accordingly, her family will be with her in Sedona during this week. Also, a key Alaska staffer joined the Palin operation Sunday."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122265784614384...


Sounds like Todd wants Sarah's ass at home! Before all of this McCain attention Todd could get all the perks he wanted, paid for by the people of Alaska. Todd could be co-governor and wheel and deal and nobody knew about it. He could pop a wheelie on the side of the mountain and do the Running Man with the moose and nobody cared. But now the National Enquirer is all up in their business, the blogs are coming out in force against her, Alaskans holding rallies against her every day, the entire USA...no, WORLD is laughing at her ass and Todd sees his good times coming to an end.

If Sarah Palin leaves this ticket, it will be at Todd's behest. If Conservative Republicans really want her off the ticket, they need to get to her through Todd.

Town: There was a mention of her preparation resulting in her . . occasonal rote responses. . .

-UMMMMMM. How about her "occasional ANSWERS" among the hours of RAMBLING!! Following her ENDLESS RAMBLING, I can imagine a "bubble" above her head saying I wonder IFF they'll find an answer in all what I said and leave me alone on THAT topic! :>)

ENOUGH!! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

Town,

you always see the forest for the trees. see the thing is,all the $*%& that has been uncovered in Alaska since she's been announced - they can't just sweep that back under the rug. they're going to have to live with the ramifications of it.

Bill Clinton is set to campaign for Obama Wednesday in Florida.

I'm scared shitless....

Just sayin'

Every time Bill Clinton opens his mouth, allegedly in support of Obama, Obama takes a HIT.

I'm telling y'all, I smell conspiracy between the McCains and the Clintons regarding Obama. Clinton still pissed he's not going to see a defacto third term in the White House through Hillary.

Send his ass back to Harlem and let him help Rangel sort out the mess that's about to cost his his Ways and Means Chairmanship if he's not careful.

CPL,

giving Bubba that last bit of rope. Now, you, me, most JJP readers, we know which way the wind blows. but, Bubba needs that last bit of rope with which to hang himself to those on the fence.

I never thought I'd see the day when Ed Koch is a more sincere campaigner for Obama.

No way! I hope O changes the plans.

Texas_Girl: He had betta "turn up the temperature" and get hotter than "tepid!" :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

I know. I don't want him out there!

Today's Polls:

Pennsylvania FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 50, McCain 42 Obama +8
Pennsylvania Morning Call Obama 49, McCain 42 Obama +7

Ohio FOX News/Rasmussen McCain 48, Obama 47 McCain +1

Florida FOX News/Rasmussen McCain 47, Obama 47 Tie
Florida SurveyUSA McCain 48, Obama 47 McCain +1

Virginia FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 50, McCain 47 Obama +3

Colorado FOX News/Rasmussen Obama 49, McCain 48 Obama +1

North Carolina PPP (D) McCain 45, Obama 47 Obama +2

National Gallup Tracking Obama 50, McCain 42 Obama +8

National Rasmussen Tracking Obama 50, McCain 45 Obama +5

National Hotline/FD Tracking Obama 47, McCain 42 Obama +5

Mudflats asking for help.

For all of you who wish you could have been at the Alaskans for Truth rally, or were there but didn’t sign the petition, here it is! This is the petition that we will be submitting to the “powers that be”.

Whether you are in Alaska, our outside the state, please sign. We’re trying to get as many signatures as possible in the next few days. This affects all of us.

To add your voice, click the link and sign online ASAP! Email everyone you know!


http://www.gopetition.com/online/22212.html

Can't we all do more?
http://yououghtolisten.wordpress.com/2008/09/28...

rikyrah: O.K. So the Dems. have a "so-called Maverick" too???

Make a gaffe, mis-step, error in judgment, mis-speak, etc. on Sept 24.

Felt moved/led to apologize on Sept. 29.

http://blackpoliticsontheweb.com/2008/09/29/bla...
Black Florida Congressman Apologizes For Palin Comments

Martina Stewart, CNN

- An African-American congressman from Florida is apologizing for his comment that black and Jewish voters should not support Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin because “anybody toting guns and stripping moose don’t care too much about what they do with Jews and blacks.”

“I regret the comments I made last Tuesday that were not smart and certainly not relevant to hunters or sportsmen,” Rep. Alcee Hastings said in a statement issued Monday.

Did he apologize to the MOOSE?? I wonder? :>)


Obama-Biden '08!!

Rikyrah, I haven't forgotten that Hastings was the first CBC member to sling Cynthia McKinney under the bus when she was being harassed by the Capitol Hill Police.

Serves him right to get caught out like that. I have no sympathy for this brotha at all.

CPL: Me neither. :>)

me neither. didn't this fool say he wasn't going to vote once Hillpatine lost?

Yeah, he did.

Another reason I have no sympathy for his ancient ass.

And he is an impeached Federal Judge. How the hell he got elected to Congress with THAT hanging on his record is anyone's guess.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/09/29/eveni...

latest palin/couric interview from today - Daddy McCain went with her.

When damage control brings more damage.

McCain is simply too angry and condescending. He has no business being a Senator at this point.

From Andrew Sullivan:

Monday, September 29, 2008
Palin Knows Of No Other Court Cases Except Roe
29 Sep 2008 06:39 pm

Yes, it can get worse:

The Palin aide, after first noting how "infuriating" it was for CBS to purportedly leak word about the gaffe, revealed that it came in response to a question about Supreme Court decisions. After noting Roe vs. Wade, Palin was apparently unable to discuss any major court cases.

There was no verbal fumbling with this particular question as there was with some others, the aide said, but rather silence.


Just let it sink in.

rikyrah: If you have time, please read my comment to B-Serious on . . Kitchen Sink. . ." It included her CRICKET*** RESPONSE! [A) Don't know the answer; B) Didn't/Cain't understand the question - RP issues].

Lawd ha'mercy!

Obama-Biden '08!!

rikyrah: Joe Klein says McAncient added CONFUSION to this bailout issue - i.e., the REPUGS WERE CONFUSED!!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/29/joe-kl...
McCain's "Puerile Histrionics" On Bailout Only HURT

I don't blame John McCain for not rounding up enough Republican votes to get this bailout bill through the House of Representatives--he's not a member of the House, he's never held a leadership position and therefore doesn't know how to whip votes and finally--well, uh--there is one tried and true method for getting members of Congress to vote aye and McCain opposes it: a sweetener, like say, funding for a bridge in their districts. That is one reason why we have earmarks. McCain is opposed to giving away baubles for the greater good.

I do blame McCain for his puerile histrionics and for dragging this issue--which should have been above partisanship--into presidential politics. Let's make no mistake about it: his various gimmicks had absolutely nothing to do with the substance of the issue. He doesn't know all that much about the substance of the issue. The gimmicks were a failed attempt to make it seem as if he had powers, and knowledge, he didn't have. Clearly, he was in a more difficult position than Obama--the populist conservative wing of House Republicans was unwilling to take responsibility for the fruits of the deregulation that they promoted--and that might have required a more aggressive effort to move votes on his part, but the flailing about only confused Republicans (was he for, was he against?) and made matters worse. THERE IS MORE

Obama-Biden '08!!

rikyrah: Somewhere between "witch doctors" and the STUPID religious right/ -er WRONG, the "McAncient" campaign has ATTRACTED This LOW LIFE!

Annnnnd, he lives in a city in the US/South Carolina.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/29/south-...
South Carolina Mayor "Just Curious" If Obama Is The Antichrist

Fort Hill, SC Mayor Danny Funderburk said he forwarded a chain email suggesting Barack Obama is the antichrist because he was "just curious" if it was true:

I was just curious if there was any validity to it," Funderburk said in a telephone interview. "I was trying to get documentation if there was any scripture to back it up."

The e-mail, which has circulated in the last six months, claims the biblical book of Revelation says the antichrist will be in his 40s and of Muslim ancestry. The Charlotte Observer reports, "There is no such scripture. And Obama is not a Muslim. But that hasn't stopped the e-mail." In March, CNN's Glenn Beck wondered aloud "Is Obama the antichrist?"

Repugs! Repugs! Repugs! Y'all claimin/' this person??

Lawd H'ep Y'all!! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

WTF is wrong with Michelle Bernard? She is saying she can't believe that the Sarah she saw give her acceptance speech compared to the interview she saw with Couric. Alluding to the fact that people are being too hard on her and her handlers are the problem.

Sorry was so annoyed. I meant . . .
WTF is wrong with Michelle Bernard? She is saying it is hard for her to believe that the Sarah Palin she saw give her acceptance speech is the same person as the one she saw in the Couric interview. Then she tried to say that people are being too hard on her and that her handlers are the problem.

The other pundit had to remind her that the speech was written for her and she used a teleprompter. I couldn't believe Michelle. RonnieB -- you need to check your girl.

she gots to keep her day job as the CEO of her women's forum.

yeah, where is Ronnie B! BTW, I googled her to confirm her gig and just found out she was married to that corny Joe Johns. These pundits and their spouses are fascinating.

Conflict of interest...can she be an objective commentator if she's worried about preserving her position. She is influencing opinions, but is not being entirely truthful.

Val: She's back to that feminist, independent mantra! Done lost her melanin and her mind!!

RonnieB: Agreeing with Val! E-mail, Blackberry, cell telephone, parcel post, pony express, 2 cans and a wire - your girl!! :>)

INTERRUPTION - - - - -

Hey, I just heard Mr. Obama's ad on the economy!!

He's ON IT!! :>) :>) And he approves his message!! Me 2!! :>)


Obama-Biden '08!!

Lost her melanin----that i s funny. You are right though. She has more or less been singing praises ever since Palin hit the scene!

But you know she's laughing inside. She's too smart not to notice how idiotic Palin is. Actually, I spent the evening zapping back and forth through the channels and the pundits can hardly hide their disbelief at Palin. I am thinking that there is a side game going on. You know a bit of gambling. The pundit that can keep a straight face, keep the eyes from widening and suppress the giggles when ever they see a sound byte from Palin wins. You know, a stare down so to speak. Michelle is winning. Gergen took a hit today with his stunned words.

Heh

Lilytiger: O.K. I hope so [i.e., laughing inside.]

. . straight face, etc. LOL! :>)

I Cain't Tolerate Gergen!! :>(

Obama-Biden '08!!

jelana: How is it that bright women even dare to speak of that "dipstick" {RESPECTFULLY, in case MSM takes a "Field Trip" over here.] as IFFFF she should be able to share the SAME AIRSPACE with them! This is AMAZING!!

I couldn't "fake" like this!!

Whew! Shaking my head Deep Breaths!! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

rikyrah: The "parting of the RED SEA" phenomenon is soooo obvious between Cafferty & "Blitzen": Lawd - he just put Blitzen "On blast!"

Blitzen: Jack, I'm sorry that I may have to cut into your report when John McCain comes on.

Mr. Cafferty: Well! I'll just fill up the time until you decide to report something else!

Excuse me: Getting my polar bear coat, seal boots, walrus-lined gloves and moose-topped hat!

It was COLD in the SITUATION ROOM - ta-day!! :>)


Obama-Biden '08!!

rikyrah: This is TOO FUNNY!! No comments needed.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/29/lindse...
Lindsey Graham Too "Tired" Sunday To Spin For McCain

[Via Crooks and Liars] How did things go for John McCain last week? Lindsey Graham, who usually flacks McCain with a psychopathic, operatic zeal, got to a point Sunday morning on Fox News where he just sort of ... gave up. When it came time to respond to public support of Senator Barack Obama after the debate at Ole Miss, Graham at first attempted to pull out some good news from the polling data. But he quickly folded under minimal pressure from Chris Wallace, confessing finally that he was "tired" and concluding, "Senator Obama did well. Senator Obama helped himself."

THERE IS A VIDEO.

the weight of truth is a mother...

hustleandfloe: Amen!! :>)

rikyrah: At least one Repug strategist is approaching the "truth"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/29/rollin...
Ed Rollins: Failure of Bailout Will Hurt McCain

A prominent GOP strategist said on Monday that John McCain handled his role in the bailout process poorly and would ultimately be hurt politically by the failure of the House of Representatives to pass the measure.

"To a certain extent, I think John gets hurt by this," said Ed Rollins, a CNN contributor who worked on former Gov. Mike Huckabee's primary campaign earlier this cycle. "He obviously, at the end of the day, said he was for it. But more important than that, he said he was the one who would bring them to the table and to a certain extent he will be viewed now as not being able to do that."

Rollins added, "McCain is our nominee and [congressional Republicans] will do everything they can to help him, but they are not going to go over the cliff for him. They did that for Bush, and they thought that this measure was just too dramatic for their constituencies.

SKIP

"Bush is finished as far as the House Republicans are concerned," said Rollins
"


THERE IS MORE!

Obama-Biden '08!!

Hmmm... if he's a Huckabee supporter, he's probably in the same boat as ol' Bill: pullin for his candidate in 2012.

This is bad for McCain.

In the course of one week, he's lost major ReThug pundits George Will and now Ed Rollins.

McCain needs to put himself out of his own misery, but he's too angry, mean and crochety to do it. If Cindy loves her husband, she should do the merciful thing and pull John off the stage, wait a few years, get hitched to another ReThug who may run for POTUS and become that guy's first lady. She gains nothing staying hitched to McCain; nothing at ALL.

CPL: Ya know - I'm not getting the impression from her that she has much interest in "McAncient's" political aspirations.

Oh, she funds him. BUT she has had fortune and fame [albeit local/regional] ALL HER LIFE! She doesn't need this. IMHO

But, Green Lady, Cindy wants to be able to add the title of "First Lady" to her resume. Somethings money can't really buy, like the ego booster of being addressed as "The First Lady".

CPL: O.K. I can get with that! :>) Thanks. :>)

rikyrah: Evidence of the CONTROLLED MEDIA


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/29/kurtz-...
Journalist are going to stop telling the "truth" about The Gov. until after Thursday.

CONTROLLED MEDIA!!

rikyrah: She said; He said!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/29/palin-...
Palin Repeatedly Contradicted McCain on Pakistan

HE SAID - - NO SHE SHE DIDN"T. Dementia!! That's all!!

I'm going to get some more Headlines! This is 2 much!! :>) :>)

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch promotes Barack Obama in South Florida
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/southflo...

....Good.

Wow what a blast from the past.

He freaked when McCain picked Palin.

rikyrah: As I continue to follow the Williams sisters, I was wondering when the concept of racism was going to raise its head. Oh, they have EXPERIENCED IT, but, news articles have not articulated the concept - except tangentially. This article suggests that the RACE voice is getting becoming audible.

http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/ny-oppay295...
In Tennis, As In Politics, Race Colors The Game

With the first presidential debate behind us, the next big showdown looms in the Spring of '09. By then, if the U.S. Constitution holds, the nation will have seated its harried 44th president and his stressed-out Treasury secretary.

SKIP

But we need a break; tennis anyone? By March 9, the Williams sisters must decide whether to continue their boycott of the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament.

The play at the net concerns a change in the Women's Tennis Association rules in 2007 that makes it mandatory for top-10 ranked players to show at Southern California's Indian Wells, a non-Grand Slam event. Serena and Venus Williams, ranked No. 1 and No. 8, respectively, would be forced to appear or face suspension and heavy fines. Each has been boycotting the tournament since 2001.

SKIP

Both sisters swore never again to play at Indian Wells. Time will reveal whether their commitment will wither under the new WTA rules drafted to force their hands and remove the stigma of racism from this tournament. Sports are indeed a reliable laboratory to put the national character under the microscope. As terrible as the pain the racists put the Williams family through there, the bipolarity of patriotism comes as sharply into focus. Serena was a striking young American, up against the Belgian Kim Clijsters for the championship. Yet, the hometown girl, an African-American, heard her every mistake cheered as she was booed with a slur by the wealthy, upscale, well-educated, white tennis fans.

SKIP

This institutionalized de-motivation that America directs at high-potential, young black achievers was totally neutralized by the Williams sisters' father, Richard. As when Serena won the recent U.S. Open, and Venus, Wimbledon, the sisters brim with a confidence that seems to rattle players on the court. When interviewing Serena after her victory, PBS host Charlie Rose raised the "intimidation" aspect of her game. She countered with what her supporters consider a more significant component: mental toughness.

Media analysts and tennis fans do not relate to Serena and Venus comfortably; nor do they embrace them for the treasure they are. In tennis as in politics, race still colors Americans' appreciation of the game just as it overrides national pride.

So much for Americans' claims of putting country first.

Ya know, it has been my observation that sports newscasters have FREQUENTLY decribed the Williams sisters as being ATHLETIC. The girls with the "WHITE GENE" are FREQUENTLY described as SKILLFUL, have a great "touch" at the net [for that drop shot] and they have nice ball placement!! And they just co-sign each other with , virtually, no one challenging the TERMINOLOGY! CRAP!!

Actually, this continues my motivation to work hard for Mr. Obama! Will be continuing my VOTER REGISTRATION EFFORT!! :>)

FIRED UP! READY TO GO!!

Palin Says She's Ready To Rumble

ABC News' Ron Claiborne reports: Seemingly brimming with confidence, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is ready to go head-to-head with Democratic Sen. Joe Biden in the vice presidential debate this week.

"I guess it's my turn now and I do look forward to Thursday and debating Senator Biden," she told a roaring crowd at a joint campaign rally Monday in Columbus, Ohio with Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain.

Palin told the audience "I'll do my part in St. Louis this week” in her debate against Sen. Biden, while mocking his age and experience, and his sports prognostication skills to the Ohio State Buckeye-friendly audience.

"I'm looking forward to meeting him too," Palin said. "I've never met him before. But, I've been hearing about his senate speeches since I was in like second grade. I have to admit though he is a great debater and looks pretty doggone confident like he's sure he's gonna win. But, then again this is the same Senator Biden who said the other day that the University of Delaware would trounce the Ohio State Buckeyes. Wrong!"

The allusion to Biden's 36 years in the U.S. Senate was an odd remark coming from the running mate of McCain, 72, a man who has been in Congress for the past 26 years and whose age has been cited as a concern of many voters, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll.

Palin, 44, has been facing criticism in recent days for seeming unsteady and halting answering questions in an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric.

Palin will reportedly spend Tuesday and Wednesday in intense preparation for the debate.

McCain's top advisers, Steve Schmidt and campaign manager Rick Davis, are working with her to get her ready for a debate at which some political analysts say she must do well to dispel questions about her experience and familiarity with national and international policy.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/09...

Miss Mooseburger is talking smack about Biden's age when her running mate looks like he is 120 years old?

Alrighty then.

Another double standard. If Obama would have tried to take a jab of McCain's age they would have been crying foul- ageism. With her lack of experience and substance a little humility is in order.

You a would think. But unfortunately, her base wants the pitbull attack attitude from her. But the minute Biden says anything...like "hello". Then it's sexism.

Meow Ms. Kitty. RAOTFL

"I'm looking forward to meeting him too," Palin said. "I've never met him before. But, I've been hearing about his senate speeches since I was in like second grade. I have to admit though he is a great debater and looks pretty doggone confident like he's sure he's gonna win. But, then again this is the same Senator Biden who said the other day that the University of Delaware would trounce the Ohio State Buckeyes. Wrong!"

She compared the debate to college football?

Somebody needs to take the shovel away from her before she digs her way to China.

That cow is lying again about Biden. He's been in the Senate for less than thirty years and any speeches he would have given, she would have been old enough to damn well vote by that time.

And to try and cast aspersions on Biden's age when her running mate is literally old enough to be her damned father - hell, she should just drink her cans of STFU already and call it a day.

Let her have that shovel to keep digging. Point is, she's probably too dumb to dig her way to China because she thinks she can see China on the other side of Russia - FROM HER BACK YARD.

CPL: Heck, IFFF she can see China, THEN this would surely BOOST her FOREIGN AFFAIRS CREDENTIALS!! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

Sepia: . . .take the shovel away. . .

LOL! LOL!!! Good one!! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

The bailout has failed, 205-228.

Dennis Kucinich was right! I posted an a link to an article in the Sunday Thread about this.

So, what does this mean?

Thanks for posting the article Sepia! Even though he gets a bad rap, he truly represented the people with making his case against the bailout.

Funny video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrqTSZoegYo

Val: funny. . BUT, OH SO TA-RUE!!! SADLY!!
Was that a "barracuda" in the water? :>) :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

lolol I think so. hah

rikyrah: Look what I found!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nayarBrD6mk&feat...
Jimi Hendricks playing the piano and violin - Rare Footage - 1967-

Another set of skills! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

Anybody listening to the McCain and Palin Rally in Columbus Ohio on MSNBC? Well it is over now but. . .

He was a raving LUNATIC.

He repeated his talking points (earmarks, Obama not claiming victory, the success of the surge and the fact that he intends to continue with the surge when he is elected, Obama will raise taxes on the middle class) all of which was so clearly disputed on Friday night's debates it was . . . well pitiful.

I believe he has finally lost complete touch with reality.

Found this article posted about it. Pot Meet Kettle. McCain has truly lost his mind.

McCain says Obama policies will deepen recession
By DAVID ESPO – 49 minutes ago

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lagging in the polls, Republican presidential candidate John McCain unleashed a blistering attack Monday on his Democratic rival, saying the race comes down to a simple question: "Country first or Obama first?"

In his first public appearance since Friday night's debate, McCain said Democrat Barack Obama advocates tax-and-spend policies that "will deepen our recession," and voted against funding for equipment needed by troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"That is not putting the men and women of our military first," he said.

McCain stressed his own record of opposing Republicans on key issues, and said, "When it comes time to reach across the aisle and work with members of both parties to get things done for the American people — my opponent can't name a single occasion in which he fought against his party's leadership to get something done for the country. That is not putting the interests of the country first."

Obama's campaign issued a swift rebuttal that accused McCain of an "angry diatribe" that it said "won't make up for his erratic response to the greatest financial crisis of our time."

The Arizona senator spoke at a joint rally with running mate Sarah Palin, who said she is looking forward to this Thursday's debate with Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware.

"I've been hearing his speeches since I was in the second grade," the 44-year-old Alaska governor said of her counterpart, who is 65 and a veteran of more than 35 years in the Senate.

The speech was McCain's first outside Washington since he announced abruptly last week he was suspending his campaign to concentrate on helping Congress agree on a bailout for the troubled financial industry. He drew heated criticism from Democrats who accused him of nearly derailing negotiations that were headed for success, and even some Republicans conceded privately he appeared impetuous and had not helped his own cause.

Recent polls also suggest Obama has regained a lead he held in the race before the Republican National Convention, where McCain's choice of Palin energized conservatives and led to a short-term surge in his poll ratings.

In a statement, the Obama campaign said McCain was untruthful in describing Obama's record on taxes, "and the lie he told the American people today is all the more outrageous a day after he admitted that his health care plan will increase taxes on some families."

The votes in question occurred on a Democratic budget outline that set tax and spending outlines for the future, but did not actually raise taxes.

Obama has said he voted against one war funding measure only because it contained no timetable for withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq and compared that to McCain's vote against a war funding measure that did contain a timetable for withdrawal.

In a speech of less than 30 minutes, McCain challenged Obama's truthfulness and his support for the armed forces, as well as.

"Two times, on March 14, 2008 and June 4, 2008, in the Democratic budget resolution, he voted to raise taxes on people making just 42,000 dollars per year. He even said at the time that this vote for higher taxes on the middle class was `getting our nation's priorities back on track,'" the Republican said.

"Then something amazing happened: on Friday night, he looked the American people in the eye and said it never happened. My friends, we need a President who will always tell the American people the truth."

McCain sought to turn the tables on his rival. "Senator Obama took a very different approach to the crisis our country faced. At first he didn't want to get involved. Then he was "monitoring the situation." That's not leadership, that's watching from the sidelines," he said.

In the early days of the economic crisis, McCain seemed uncertain how to react. His first response was to say the fundamentals of the economy were strong. Then he backtracked, saying the workers form the foundation of the economy and they are strong. Then he called for a blue-ribbon commission to study the root causes of the debacle on Wall Street. Then he called for the ouster of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox, with each shift drawing ridicule from Obama.

Like Obama, McCain has not yet announced how he intends to vote on the measure.

But aides said he intends to return to the Senate for the roll call later in the week, and he signaled on Sunday he would likely vote in favor of the measure, which gives the Treasury authority to spend up to $700 billion to purchase distressed assets on the books of financial institutions.

Several Republicans said House GOP leaders had asked McCain to make phone calls to wavering rank and file lawmakers to try and persuade them to support the bill. Campaign aides did not immediately say whether any of the calls had been made.

McCain broadened his attack on Obama to include spending.

The Democrat "has proposed more than $860 billion in new spending," McCain said. "He was asked in our debate Friday to name a single program he would consider cutting to help our country through this crisis, and he struggled to name a single program!"

In the debate, McCain suggested a partial freeze on government spending, excluding defense, veterans and other programs he did not identify. In reply, Obama said the problem with a freeze is that it short-changes programs which deserve an increase. He mentioned early childhood education as an example.

ok so it wasn't just me. LOL Thanks for the post.

they were together? how come he cant let her campaign on her own?

Rikyrah, would YOU allow Sarah Palin out on her own, if you were McCrochety?

Don't worry, I'll wait (best Katt Williams impression). LOL

rikyrah: 'cause even the Repugs have heard ENOUGH of her NON-ANSWERS!! :>) Annnnd, 'cause they [ Repugs] scurred of the "McAncient" Campaign at this point on their behalf!!

I can see them pimp slappin' each other now sayin' "What have we done?" Are those 2 fools the "best" that we can offer?

And they're probably "shaking their heads" sayin' Whew! Deep Breaths!! :>)

Obama-Biden '8!!

yea she introduced McCain - talked trash about Biden's slip on not backing the use of clean coal and tossed in a few digs against Obama.

But she is doing another interview with Couric today, there is supposed to be some more interviews done last week which is supposed to be shown leading up to this Thurs VP debate. Then she is going to hang out at one of McCain's houses and they are flying in her family. Not sure why those kids aren't in school but . . . whatever.

val: the "excuse" will be that they are being "HOME SCHOOLED!" As in, they are getting "SCHOOLED" in whatever "HOME" they are in! NOT! :>)

Actually, THEY ARE TRUANT!! There is NO Education Code that provides for this absence, under these circumstances. There is NO "being dragged around by my parents to campaign" LEGAL EXCUSE!!

Annnd, it has been reported that these kids are NOT doing well in school!
But, no one has exposed their "report cards" - YET! :>)

The main concern, for me, is the care of the Down's Syndrome child! What a SAD NEGLECT!!

Obama-Biden '08!!

The Palins don't strike me as the most academic of people, so no surprise they haven't found their way back to school yet.

RAOTFL

Val: I watched at it for a few minutes; got sick to my stomach; then switched channels!


Whew! Nauseating Deep Breaths!! :>)


Obama-Biden '08!!

JJP, do you have the text of Obama's speech to the CBC this past weekend? I heard some of it on the radio this morning......he was ON FIYAH!!!!! He actually starting preaching like it was Homecoming Sunday. Folks were shouting.......I hope there's video of it.

"If you're willing to put your shoulders to the wheel of history; if you're willing to march with me and get people registered to vote and stand with me in November, then forty years from now, our children will look back and say that like those who came before, we did not shrink from the challenges we faced. Like those who came before, we held fast to our ideals of opportunity, and justice, and equality. Like those who came before us, we remembered the words of the Scripture, and cast off everything that hindered our way, and ran with perseverance the race that was set before us."

Thanks to GinaCooper.com who transcribed this -- I've made some corrections.

(It's Hebrews 12:1 btw)

Some more thoughts on this: very interesting passage to quote from here. In 12:3, "Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Refers of course to Jesus, but ties in so well with Obama's gratitude for "those who came before" and the suffering they endured that the next generation might have more.

12:7 goes on, "Endure hardship as discipline..." It seems to me that Obama is already reaching for the spiritual strength he and all of the world will need to handle the coming storm. He knows that, if he's elected, he will preside over a terrible economy with much pain for all.

12:11: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it."

Anderkoo: Amen! Amen! Amen! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

Miranda: O.K. I can't find the SONG that I want, so I'm substituting: :>)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XOY7lsBVpo&feat...
Earth, Wind & FIRE - Let's Groove!


Obama-Biden '08!!

GreenLady, that song always makes me smile b/c it makes me think of dancing w/ my dad at my wedding. That was our song. :) :)

carolinagirl: I cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH for this response! :>)

I couldn't be happier in that it brings back such a PLEASANT MEMORY in your life!!

Continue to ENJOY!! :>)

BTW, I can't listen to this song without crying! My wonderful Daddy is in heaven - enjoying his ETERNAL REST! Can't wait to "Dance with him again!" :>)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvW6nuQ2B0s
Dance With My Father Again - Luther VanDross

I have been looking for it.

Miranda are you talking about at the CBC dinner on Sept 27?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYsVcLMO7HU

they say that video is no longer available :(

Try again Rikyrah - I just watched it twice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYsVcLMO7HU

saw it...folks were responding like he was testifying..LOL

Thanks Val! when he got near the end and started his "those who came before us" leading with Shirley Chisolm....it was "moaning" time as my grandmama would say! LOL If Obama wasn't a politician, he was definitely gonna be a minister.

I have been looking for this speech since Saturday and have not found it ANYwhere!! I was hoping he'd come "home" to the CBC and give this type of address.

I was listening as I was driving.....and thought I needed to pull over...you can not tell me the spirit didn't hit him.....he completely left politics and went all up on the mountain...he built up to that peak...and then dropped it down like those GOOD preachers do! LOL!!!! It was a revival......People were screaming, I know he was sweating!....I was expecting to hear somebody bust out with "Precious Lord"

LMAO. OMG that's funny. I gotta hear it now. :)

Obama at CBC on Saturday....

Texas_Girl: GREAT FIND!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

FIRED UP!! READY TO GO!!!

Obama-Biden '08!!

I've been wanting to hear him "in the spirit" forever! I was beginning to think he couldn't bring it like that :)

He's going to be an amazing President.

Has anyone gotten a fix on Barack's position re the bailout of mortgage industry?

Thanks Miranda!

BARACK'S 'ORGANIZER' BUDS PUSHED FOR BAD MORTGAGES - “Community organizers intimidate banks into making high-risk loans to customers with poor credit.”

k: -er, -um that would be NEGATIVE 351

Repeat after me: Obama-Biden '08!!

I gotta hand it to you Karmi. You are a dedicated troll. LOL. When times are good or bad, you always rear your ugly head up in here. Hang in there troll, I'm sure you'll change somebody's mind...... LMAO.

Karmi - stop it. that is below even you.

Apparently there are layers underneath that we just didn't know about.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/220563.php

Pfotenhauer: Gwen Ifill will have some 'splainin to do if she doesn't watch it Thursday night.

What's up with these white people telling black folks how to do their job???

Yeah they're tripping. Gwen Ifill may not be as job-secure as the billionaire Queen at Harpo, but I seriously doubt the good liberal white folk at PBS will fire her if she makes Caribou Barbie feel a little uncomfortable Thursday.

GTFOH!! What are they going to do, smear Ifill for doing her job? Fracking bullies. RI-DAM-DICULOUS. The MccCain campaign keep saying, ad nauseum,Palin has the "executive experience", moreso than Obama, yet, Palin can't answer "too many foreign policy questions"? WTF? WTF? Are these people serious? I am sick of the "passive/aggressive attitude regarding Palin. Either she's qualified and can stand on her own, or she isn't. Enough of this middle ground garbage. Pfoenhamer needs a tall glass of STFU!

Who in the frack does she think she is?

freespiritbty: Who the frack does she think she is?

Girlllll: I hate ta keep using this, BUT when it's SO TRUE, I gotta say it!

ANSWER: She knows one thing; She is a girl with the WHITE GENE

The WHITE GENE confers - PRIVILEGE, as she has clearly demonstrated!

Sorry ta be redundant!! :>)

Obama-Biden '08!!

I had to laugh at this one.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2...

"We don't want Hispanics to become the new blacks, what with their welfare and food stamps and handouts."

Why isn't it bad to give handouts to the top one percent? I am so tired of racism and its off shoot ----self hate.

McCain has drawn a gub'ment check his whole entire life, but blacks are the ones who love welfare. OK.

Some last-minute activism on the bailout: No blank check for Wall Street's Send a message to Congress campaign. Here's how you can help:

If you're on Facebook:

1. Sign up as a fan and watch your "updates" for what's next

2. reply to the No blank check for Wall Street thread on Nancy Pelosi's profile (we'll switch to the Senate after the house vote)

3. share this link with your Facebook friends, and ask them to reply -- and to forward it to THEIR friends

If you're not on Facebook:

1. sign up for our annoucement email list and check your email for what's next!

2. email this information to your friends, and ask them to help

3. phone or email your legislators and tell them how you feel

Thanks -- and please help get the word out!

jon

Checking it out now :-).

Here's some ear candy for those who love music.

The Angry Independent: ANSWER: I HEAR U!! :>) Nice "play list!"
QUESTION: "Can you hear me now?"

You can tell from my comments that I'm frequently trying to find a SONG to match the topic under discussion! :>) Thanks!

Obama-Biden '08!!

I love Jimi.... Thanks Rikyrah for that vid. CLASSIC!!!

As for the debate last week... Obama underperformed when measured against his potential. The current situation with the economy increased what he potentially could have done in that debate.

He should have done a much better job of spelling out McCain's past history regarding his efforts to deregulate the Financial Industry, and he should have spelled out for the viewers how McCain's record connects to the current economic problems (both on Main Street and Wall Street). And he should have provided a tutorial on the Republican laissez-faire economic philosophy that helped lead to the problems (although some Dems were knee deep in this nonsense as well). But it's mostly been the Republican approach of less regulation and more greed that got us here. He had McCain in his sights...like a sitting duck. McCain was in a box....where he couldn't run, duck or dodge (or call on a staff member). But Obama let him go.

I understand that it was a debate that was supposed to focus on foreign policy... but the economy took up approx. half the time. Obama settled for an o.k. performance (IMO) when he could have routed McCain. He let a golden opportunity slip away.

But I also agree with some who have said that all Obama had to do was show poise... and to show he had a command of the issues... enough to make voters comfortable enough to consider him (particularly the undecideds). He had to dispell all of the misinformation that has been spread about him over the last few weeks and months (although with the long Dem. primary... I think a lot of those questions had already been answered by now). Many voters are just looking for an alternative to voting Republican...and will be willing to support any viable choice...and part of what Obama did (while it wasn't a blowout) was show that he is a viable choice. A minimalist approach if he did it consciously...but apparently it was effective.

If he can improve in the next two debates... and if Palin flops (I am keeping my fingers crossed), then he may be able to establish a solid lead from here on out.
I'm often tough on Obama because he (and his staff) seems to forget that the burden of proof will always be on him. He has to prove himself to voters (and reassure) at all times... I'm not saying that this is the way it should be... but this is the reality of where we are. He has the burden of proof because he does not fit the mold of the traditional American (white) Presidential candidate. White candidates (even when they aren't qualified....we see this with Palin now), don't have this burden... or they don't have it nearly to the same degree. Candidates like McCain and Palin (even when they are not qualified as is the case with Palin) will get the benefit of the doubt by default. Since they fit the mold so well (just by their class position, race, political affiliations, etc), they don't face the kind of scrutiny that a more unorthodox, or non-White candidate has to deal with. Look at Palin for example... it was only a couple of weeks ago that the media really started to dig a little deeper. Obama doesn't have that kind of privilege. All Palin and McCain have to do is show up... and they are spotted a grade of B just for that. Obama, on the other hand, has to work his a** off at all times. He can't afford to get too comfortable IMO.

He will need as big a lead as possible going into election day, just to overcome prejudice, and whatever election tricks folks have in store.

We are already reading about the sickness going on in Ohio....with the anti-Muslim campaign and the reports of possible hate crimes that followed. These folks are willing to do anything.... ANYTHING to get McCain (s)elected President.

So Obama has to take every opportunity (all fair and legit opportunities) to highlight differences between himself and McCain and to help his campaign.

The 3 A.M. Call
By PAUL KRUGMAN
It’s 3 a.m., a few months into 2009, and the phone in the White House rings. Several big hedge funds are about to fail, says the voice on the line, and there’s likely to be chaos when the market opens. Whom do you trust to take that call?

I’m not being melodramatic. The bailout plan released yesterday is a lot better than the proposal Henry Paulson first put out — sufficiently so to be worth passing. But it’s not what you’d actually call a good plan, and it won’t end the crisis. The odds are that the next president will have to deal with some major financial emergencies.

So what do we know about the readiness of the two men most likely to end up taking that call? Well, Barack Obama seems well informed and sensible about matters economic and financial. John McCain, on the other hand, scares me.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/29/opinion/29kru...

Guess who's not coming to dinner


By Roger Ebert


by Roger Ebert

I do not like you, John McCain. My feeling has nothing to do with issues. It has to do with common courtesy. During the debate, you refused to look Barack Obama in the eye. Indeed, you refused to look at him at all. Even when the two of you shook hands at the start, you used your eyes only to locate his hand, and then gazed past him as you shook it.

Obama is my guy. If you are rude to him, you are rude to me. If you came to dinner at my house and refused to look at or speak with one of my guests, that would be bad manners and I would be offended. Same thing if I went to your house. During the debate, you were America's guest.

What was your problem? Do you hold this man in such contempt that you cannot bear to gaze upon him? Will you not even speak to him directly?
Do you think he doesn't have the right to be running for President?
Were you angry because after you said you wouldn't attend the debate, he said a President should be able to concern himself with two things at the same time? He was right. The proof is, you were there. Were you angry with him because he called your bluff?

During the debate, Jim Lehrer repeatedly called upon both candidates to speak directly to each other. Obama looked at you. He addressed you as "John," which as a fellow senator is his privilege. His body language was open. You stared straight ahead, or at Lehrer, or into space. Your jaw was clinched. You had a tight little smile, or a grimace, or a little shake of your head.

I had to do two things at once while watching the debate. I had to listen to what was being said. And I had to process your rigid and contemptuous behavior. If you were at a wedding and the father of the groom refused to look at or speak to the bride, how would that make you feel? Especially if you were the father of the bride?

You made a TV commercial showing the moments Obama agreed with you.
Everybody knows he did. Did his agreement show honesty, or weakness?
It is significant that you said it proved he was not ready to lead.
What is the better leadership quality: (1) Willingness to listen to your opponent, and keep an open mind? (2) Rigidly ignoring him? Which of the two of you better demonstrated the bipartisan spirit you say you represent? Was there anything he said that you agreed with? Could you have brought yourself to say so?

I'm not the only one who noticed your odd, hostile behavior. Just about everybody did. I'm sure many of your supporters must have sensed the tension. Before the debate, pundits were wondering if you might explode in a display of your famous temper. I think we saw that happen, all right, but it was an implosion. I have instructed my wife to exclude you from any future dinner parties.


http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...

Val: Roger -U better tell the truth!! :>)

Being married to that sista, Chaz....naw, I won't go THERE

ROFLMAO

I give it the Wayans "Two Snaps" as well as Two Thumbs up!

I give it 2 thumbs up. :)

Amen, Roger. Amen.

Ebert brought it!!

Ebert was spot on.

Hey Rikyrah - yesterday you brought up the Palin kids marriage prior to election.
Here are some responses from the UK blogs.
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You have to be kidding me?! Using the shotgun marriage of two teenagers to revive an election?!! McCain has clearly lost his frggin mind

Alexander, MAPLE GROVE, MN, U.S.

John McCain's entire campaign is ridiculous. It's passed beyond the level of the absurd long ago. We've entered some strange new territory here. I'm sorry to have to tell those of you from overseas unfortunately a sizeable portion of the American voters are capable of being just THIS dumb.

John, Chicago,

If this "circus" is allowed to go on it will be a new low for U.S. politics, and God knows it's low enough! You folks do realize the whole world is watching this election closely, don't you?

Allison Sloan, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Dear Sarah Palin:
Has anyone ever asked Bristol if it was okay that she becomes John McCain's election strategy?
If her teenage pregnancy and attendant shotgun marriage are an off-limits, 'private family matter', why do you keep trotting it out to help the campaign along? Puke.

arla sorkin manson, los angeles, california, usa

Johanna of Toronto: about the "former hero sink[ing] to such depths of cynicism and manipulation," Senator McCain is an elder narcissist. He is self-centered w/a nasty temper. To him winning wars are not just in the past, they are in his on again, off again current need to be adored at center stage.

Miichael D., Ventura, California,

Three wars (if you count US vs Pakistan) simmering away, the biggest downturn since the 30's, the government in hock to foreign countries and the US then elects a team with Palin on the ticket on the back of poll surge from a glitzy wedding. As Matt Damon said "It's a really bad Disney movie"

John Small, Faversham, UK

18 is considered a 'respectable age for a bride' ... ? At what point do we want to be encouraging our teenage children to get pregnant and married so young?

Mark Daniels, Ely, UK

Told y'all the Europeans think we're a dumb bunch.

After all, the London Daily Mirror headline said it all when Bush stole another election back in 2004:

'HOW CAN 59,000,000 AMERICANS BE SO STUPID?"

I didn't make that up, see it for yourselves:
http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/...

We truly do get the government we deserve if we don't stop McCain and Caribou Barbie from getting the White House.

Thanks sooo much for the Hendrix footage, HUGE fan of his, the man was a genius. I wish he were alive so he could play the national anthem at the inauguration celebration when Barack is sworn in as the 44th president. :)

Just got back from Seattle where Jimi is a hometown hero... "The Experience"

rarely hear the full version of this -- usually I hear it mixed into something else. I've always thought of this as patriotic protest -- I think I'm confirmed by the framing of it in this video. ?

If black people, as we have been asserting for some time, aren’t monolithic, why should we believe anything different about white Americans?

Why is this important? Because in these final days of this presidential campaign season, when the "Racial Polarization" game begins in earnest, you will need to remember who the good guys are if you support Barack Obama. Because I've found myself beginning to do what a lot of you might be thinking - railing against white Americans as a group instead of railing against the individuals, black or white, or the organizations who threaten my candidate's chances.


Today's Post

Can We All Just Get Along Already?
http://simplifythepositive.blogspot.com/2008/09...

Yesterday's Post - Series Intro

White Americans And The Politics Of Race: A 5 Part Series
http://simplifythepositive.blogspot.com/2008/09...

Brown Man: I will be "Field Trippin'" to your site. Thanks! :>)

As a non-white and a non-black person, reading this I say: right on. Brown Man Thinking Hard has written a beautiful piece about reconciliation. "Universal subjectivity" is a wonderful way to think. But there are also some frustatingly old-school Baby Boomers who, nonetheless, remember what fighting for civil rights meant to them -- and many, too who missed their chance and aren't going to sit it out again. I've heard those stories over and over again, too, and no -- they are not "over" racism -- but they are not "those people" either.

Chemical irritant empties Islamic Society of Greater Dayton's mosque
http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/sto...

dj, this was posted yesterday- including a letter sent to the DailyKos from someone who believes his connected to the McCain campaign. Check this one out too. Sick.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/28/203016/...

Thanks.

... photos from Obama campaign photographer David Katz.
At flickr.com.

2 words that when combined scare the hell out of me - President Palin?

What If: McCain Dies?

You're assuming that scenario if McCain steals the election or if this country really demonstrates their bigotry and actually vote him in.

Todd Palin will be calling the shots if that happens, because Sarah's too dumb and she's the type that will willingly become a puppet at the hands of male masters.

CPL: Co-signing. It's ENOUGH to watch her verbal/oratorical/pseudo-intellectual DEMISE during this general election. Pul-eeze, I don't need/want to think beyond this point.

I'm getting SICK to my stomach watching these 2 with the WHITE GENE get a PASS from so many! No more!

Obama-Biden '08!!

O was so freakin' amazing at Fredericksburg and the debate. You only get the full power of his perfomance when you watch the videos a couple times...every response was brilliant.

he was fabulous. the rain just added to the electricity

I recorded the debates and watched it at least 5 times already. He is brilliant.