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Terrorists Make Great Friends!

October 8th 2008 19:41
What a nefarious moustache....

So Obama knows William Ayers. A man who forty some years ago, when Obama was eight, founded the Weather Underground, a radical group which was responsible for various terrorist acts. Obama has classified their relationship as ‘tenuous,’ and he has called the acts of the Weather Underground ‘despicable.’


“My government is my worst enemy. I’m going to fight them with any means at hand.” This was a statement made by Ayers…um…no…wait…the guy who said that is named Joe Vogler. He was the leader of the Alaskan Independence Party and preached armed insurrection against the American government.

Vogler was a radical that stated many times that he wouldn’t hesitate to use force against bureaucrats who would try to control him and his fellow AIP members. His most glorious moment was to be a speech he was to give in front of the UN in 1993 preaching against the “tyranny” of American influence. And, get this; Vogler had persuaded the government of Iran to sponsor his anti-American harangue. You heard me, Iran.

I suppose you all know what’s coming, that’s right, the Palin family was a part of the AIP for over seven years. Sure Vogler never committed any acts of terrorism, but he sure called for them. And guess what? It’s the same for Ayers. Although Ayers founded and supported the Weather Underground, he was never directly involved in terrorist acts. In fact, Ayers is now an education professor in Chicago, and was even awarded the Chicago Citizenship award in the late 90’s.


I think it’s risky for McCain to bring up these kinds of issues when he more than knew Charles Keating, and was even directly involved in the savings and loan scandal of the 80s. Obama may have loose ties to Ayers, but he never committed crimes with him, like McCain did with Keating; and Obama never belonged to Ayers’ radical group, like Palin belonged to the AIP. I guess what I’m trying to say is it goes both ways Senator McCain, so you better be careful playing with that fire, cause you might get burned.



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Old Man McCain Takes Things Slow

September 25th 2008 19:32
you can do it McCain, just take it one step at a time...

Yesterday John McCain suspended his campaign in order to travel to Washington and deal with the economic crisis. He feels its imperative that he is in Washington helping to pass the bailout bill that will cost tax payers 700 billion. Its interesting that McCain is so motivated right now to vote in the senate, given that he hasn't voted since April due to his campaigning.

Let's be honest with ourselves, this suspension was nothing but a political ploy. It not only brought attention to McCain, but also postponed the debate. However, Obama brought up a very good point. He noted in a statement yesterday that if one wishes to be President, then that person better know how to multi-task.

A president doesn't get to just call a time out and work on one problem. A president MUST be able to deal with multiple issues of varying importance at any time. Moreover, I feel that while immersed in an economic crisis such as this one, there couldn't be a better time to have a debate. The people need to know where the candidates stand on the issues.

Obama has stated that he will not only be in Washington to deal with the economy, but will also be present at the debate Friday night. I don't think I'm the only one here who feels that it’s a little silly that McCain can't take a few hours out of his schedule to go onto the air and debate his democratic opponent.

If McCain doesn't show up to the debate tomorrow night I feel that a lot of people will be disappointed and even alienated. It almost feels like McCain is either unprepared or anxious to face Obama tomorrow. The political ploy that McCain pulled yesterday seemed like a clever move, however, if he doesn't show up to the debate tomorrow it’s going to seriously backfire on him.
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GOP Strategy: McCain Suspends Campaign

September 24th 2008 19:47
McCain knows how to play the game

John McCain has announced this afternoon that he will suspend his campaign in order to return to Washington and help pass the 700 billion dollar bailout. This would entail the debate on Friday to be at least postponed if not cancelled. McCain has also called on Obama to follow suit and return to Washington to deal with the economic crisis.

In short, this is a bold and clever move by McCain to perhaps make many voters rethink his economic savvy, if not at least prove his devotion to the country's well being. Furthermore, it essentially traps Obama. If Obama does not suspend his campaign it will paint him indifferent to the economic crisis, if he accepts McCain’s challenge he will not only be validating McCain's judgment, but he will be labeled as a follower.

The interesting point about this dynamic is that apparently Obama was the one who suggested the two candidates work together. Obama's campaign contacted John McCain this morning to suggest that they return to Washington to pass the bailout and address the economic crisis in a non-partisan manner. McCain preceded to one up Obama by going onto national television and announcing the suspension of his campaign and to invite Obama to do the same. Well played sir.

This move is, at its heart, political strategy. It doesn't change the dismal philosophies harbored by McCain or his advisors, it doesn't suddenly make the economy better, all it does is focus the political spotlight on McCain.

McCain announced today that, "it is time to put politics aside." I found this ironic since the act of 'putting politics aside' will likely influence many voters in their opinions of McCain. Given that McCain is falling further and further behind in the polls I'm certain that one of the major issues on his mind when he made this decision was, in fact, politics.



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Highschool Games

September 22nd 2008 19:20
Why not just fight to the death and get this over with?

Man, they must think we're stupid. I feel like I can't stand any more, no more promises and rationalizations, no more mistruths and assertions of superiority.

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Drill Baby Drill

September 17th 2008 18:23

I am no environmentalist, if drilling will help lower gas prices, so be it. But is drilling now really going to alleviate the energy crisis?

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Palin the Pig

September 10th 2008 15:35
somebody get some pants on that pig


So, how about this lipstick on a pig remark? Its "issues" like these that make so many Americans and people around the world stay away from politics. This is the spin strategy of the GOP to twist words and insert their own meaning. This is the stupid crap that can actually turn momentum in an election. The fact that something like this can actually be news for a day or two is severely depressing


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Book Banning and Hypocrisy: The Sarah Palin Story

September 7th 2008 16:34
probably appluading as someone sets fire to Huck Finn...


I'll admit that I was a bit carried away by Sarah Palin's charisma and spunk when she first gave her speech at the RNC. But as those that oppose Obama like to say, the cloud of Rhetoric and spectacle is gone, and the true Sarah Palin is coming to light


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Palin's Speech: Did it Change Your Vote?

September 4th 2008 17:10
her speech was surprisingly passionate and well delivered


I'll be the first to say that Palin's speech impressed me last night. I thought for sure that she would flounder, she would seem nervous, a fish out of water. But instead she seemed confident and delivered her words with passion, even if they weren't the words she wrote (apparently Bush's speech writer wrote her speech for her.) All in all she did very well and I have a new found respect for her


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Palin's 17 Year Old Daughter is Pregnant!

September 1st 2008 17:02
Bristol Palin with the Palin Family (she's on the far right)


Sarah Palin, the VP choice for John McCain, just announced that her seventeen year old daughter, Bristol Palin, is pregnant. Apparently she made the announcement to denounce rumors that she faked her own pregnancy to cover for her daughter. Palin has stated that her daughter plans to keep the baby and to marry the father of the child


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Palin Already Immersed in Scandal

August 29th 2008 19:08
off to a rocky start...


After I finished singing her praises I poked around a bit more about Governor Sarah Palin (only because I know hardly anything about her) and found out she's currently at the center of a scandal that is tarnishing her label of ethics reformer


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