Comments on: Who Won Wednesday Night’s Presidential Debate? [poll]

By: Donald

Donald — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:33:37 +0000

No, Michael, Republican conservative christians aren't insane.

They are just filled with hate for anyone different from them or who don't subscribe to their particular view of the world.

By: michael veves

michael veves — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:47:26 +0000

Are Republican conservative christians (small c) actually insane?

By: Rusty

Rusty — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:20:04 +0000

You know, it really is about who can get the better of the other, so saying that McCain is focussed on bringing Obama down really illustrates that: you've obviously not been seeing/hearing everything Obama's been saying about McCain; and that regardless of who's saying what, if your basis for voting is how someone looks, then you're far too shallow to understand the policies ANYONE brings to the table. You'll get what you vote for – be careful it's what you really want.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:47:28 +0000

Remember, “No taxation without representation!” That was a statement right out of the American War for Independence, but it still applies. We are NOT well represented by EITHER candidate! McCain’s policies are not great, but neither are Barrack Hussein Obamas! Be careful that your vote doesn’t get cast because of the WRONG reasons! We need to have far more information than we will get BEFORE the election. I sure wish Mit Romney had fewer people who misunderstand and misinterpret his religion because there’s a financial manager who could truly help this country. Instead of lawyers and militarians, maybe we should cast a vote for someone who knows how to do business and take care of family issues too. I say we chuck both Obama and McCain and write in Mit Romney…even “the Donald” would be better for our country than either current candidate! Let’s get back to how to compete with a world trade market and make it OUR market that flows again! And, let’s go back to “may the best competitor win” mentality to bring the motivation to do hard work and EARN our positions in life instead of looking for the lazy, easy way out and continuing to degrade the system through ideas that we are all equal. We are not, no have we ever been ALL equal – it’s always been about who could do more, better, faster and unfortunately, we Americans fell short and quit that race to truly do more, better, faster.

On the issue of military -v- calm, quiet thinker… I’d rather have a man/woman who’s not afraid to fight to the death to keep our country safe and free as one who promotes the doormat mentality that you “spread the wealth more equitably” and while he’s figuring out how that works, opens the doors and windows to let in outsiders to slit our throats in the night – financially, academically, and realistically. We need someone who is NOT afraid of fighting the fight when the time comes. Obama’s too busy trying to talk with people who have done nothing but war forever. If talk could’ve solved their problems, those countries would’ve long ago put away the weapons and come to peace. Of all the things you could say about Sarah Palin, at least she’s not afraid to say what she thinks and she’s willing to back it up with whatever means necessary. I don’t think she’s nearly the airhead most think she is and I certainly don’t think she’s any less qualified to run than any other candidate. But here’s the real scoop: McCain and Palin were never chosen to WIN this election. They were chosen to do what they’ve done; provide a backdrop against which all others are totally different. No one expected another Republican to win after 8 years, so they threw out two candidates who met their criteria of providing the illusion of a race, they’ve made it historical by adding a variation of demographic types, they’ve knowingly thrown caution to the wind and sent in the “C” team against the Democrats and IF they happen to pull it off, they look great, but if they don’t, it was never intended for them to win, so no big deal.

Obama may win, but I’ll go to my grave wishing that at least his name seemed more Americanized than Barrack Hussein Obama because in the rest of the world, even a name can make/break the game. I will never say, “In Allah, we trust.” Mark my words, whoever drew the line to compare him to Hitler really does have a better grasp of things than most will admit. Everyone loved the inspirational, motivational, charming, charismatic speaker who could “sell ice to Eskimos,” until they realized he’d duped the WORLD with his words and wrecked it with his deeds. Obama will sell us out. He doesn’t understand poverty any more than Donald Trump. He has not grown up poor as many seem to think!
He’s no more for the poor man than any other – he can’t comprehend what poor really is and he’s never worked as hard one day in his life as the “working man” must. Don’t dare think he’s any more about the working man than McCain because he’s not. Spread the wealth? Why? Damn it! If I did the work and earned the money, then I by God should keep my hard-earned money and if I WANT to share it, choose who/what/when/where/how I share it. I don’t want the government telling me where MY earnings are being “spread” because I want MY butter on MY bread! I want to select my own healthcare providers – not go to some low-rent doctor to whom I assigned.

Mit Romney on the write in ticket! A man with financial experience, not afraid of a fight if needed, who has good core values and knows the meaning of traditional families. Mit Romney for write in!

By: Michell

Michell — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:58:20 +0000

Obama is the winner for tonight's debate….HAND'S DOWN!!!! McCain is only focused on bringing Obama down…his facial expressions are so weird!!!! LOL

He looks very very uncomfortable around Obama. On the contrary, Obama is very calm and composed and is actually talking about the issues that people are really worried about during these difficult times. GO OBAMA!!!!!

By: Rusty

Rusty — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:55:59 +0000

Okay, for those who didn't think much of McCain in the debates, the real show was on C-Span during the Alfred E. Smith Fundraising Dinner – both candidates dressed to "the nines" and both spoke well. McCain finally relaxed and delivered a speech with some humor and a hint of flair and a lot of dignity. Likewise, Obama also delivered one of his eloquent speeches. The difference in the debate and the dinner was that McCain finally spoke more calmly, fluidly, and as though a great burden has been taken from him. Obama however, had to constantly and obviously look down at his notes and seemed more nervous than ever. Could it be that it pained him to be in the company of Catholics and other Christians who referred freely to God? Could it be that he knows he's now the touted front-runner and cannot afford any mis-steps from this point forward? BTW: Where's Michelle Obama been hiding lately? When we first embarked on this political journey with Barrack, Michelle was always at his side or nearby and she was doing a lot of speech-making (which got her in trouble). Anyone else find it interesting that Michelle hasn't been seen standing so close to Barrack for a long while? Because she's bad for his career when she opens her mouth!

Again let not age, race or gender be the reasons for your voting decisions! Let the policies as written by the candidates be the reasons you align yourself with and vote for the candidate of choice.

I'm personally not ready to hear "Hail to the Chief" played for a man who doesn't salute the flag, doesn't sing the National Anthem, has questionable ties to hate-mongers, wants to talk his way out of a gunfight in warring worlds, and who's name is BARRACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. I just can't get past his very name alone. Who names their child "Hussein" if not a follower of Saddam Hussein or his policies? How do you grow up with that name in this country and NOT want to change it?

By: Rusty

Rusty — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:34:35 +0000

Likewise, do you want Joe Biden as President? After all, he's as old as McCain and his policies are just as much for the corporate community as anyone. He has no more experience than Sarah at leading the country and his success rate on "the hill" isn't as impressive as Sarah success in Alaska. Besides, really, at least Sarah's not hard on the eyes so if you're going to listen to surreal rhetoric, why not look at a pleasant face delivering it?

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:31:31 +0000

Whichever way you vote, consider this – would you want Sarah Palin as President?….

By: scott

scott — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:29:36 +0000

I agree with Rusty. Neither candidate really answered the questions ( which is the case in almost any debate) but I feel that McCain has the experience and skills to run the country. People keep saying that by voting for Obama, we'd be making history, but to me it seems like people are forcing history. I think that he's a smart man with some good ideas, but not enough to run the country.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:36:07 +0000

In reading all the posts, seems most support Obama, but primarily based on either not liking McCain/Palin or by Obamas’ calmer, quieter demeanor. Make no mistake, Obama is just as overtly and easily frustrated by McCain as McCain was by him. His looking elsewhere, rolling his eyes, smiling when there’s nothing to smile about, even laughing are all straight out of high school communications/speech 101 – all signs of restrained anxiety. Obama speaks better and is somewhat better composed, but beware. He is Barrack Hussein Obama, born of a radical from Kenya and a Hawaiian. He’s attended Ivy League school to become a lawyer – speaking well and maintaining composure are pre-requisites of the job of an attorney. Someone drew the line equating him to Hitler – and someone else didn’t understand that. It’s true! Hitler was a very well liked, charming, charismatic speaker and he lost all that charisma once he started marching across Europe and destroying anyone/anything to get what he wanted. I’m not against Obama “the man” – but I am against Obama as our President. He IS going to move us further from a democratic society and more toward socialism. If he has no terrorist ties, then why are all the Muslims in OTHER countries so eager for him to become our President?! Remember, most Muslims have sworn their lives to destroying ours! His father was a radical, couldn’t stay home long enough to take care of the family (but felt he could create several other children by other women too). Michelle is a die-hard racist against the “white oppressors” of this country. Michelle has only become proud to be an American since Obamas’ nomination became successfully locked. Barrack has knowingly been affiliated with known hate-mongers and…let’s face it, with a name like Barrack Hussein Obama and all the questions of his associates/associations, doesn’t that make you wonder if maybe he really is a “sleeper?” Why didn’t he distance himself from the “questionable” people the moment they did/said questionable things? Why did he not denounce them before he was asked about his associations with them? He’s a calmer, quieter natured man with much greater eloquence and elegance than McCain, but the words still have to mean something when you sort through them. Do his words really mean something and if so, what do they REALLY mean? Socialism here we come! My biggest fear is that there are so many “red-necks” who are going to create a world of hatred and racism over this election – no matter which way it turns out. We are going see things in this country that we’ve been working so hard to change, end up obliterated over color. Color, age, and even gender are NOT the issues! Look at the issues – the ones actually in print and not the ones as spoken. Don’t be lulled by a calmer, quieter demeanor and assume he’s a better man. McCain’s disdain actually shows how much he feels for this country and his beliefs – right or wrong. No one becomes that impassioned about something they care nothing about! His plans are flawed, but at least he’s not moving toward becoming a Socialist!

Bottom line is that whomever wins, we are all going to lose because this country is in a mess we got to collectively over many years – not just the last 8 years. We aren’t going to get out of our hole in any less time than it took to dig into it and that is just a fact which BOTH candidates alluded to last night.