5 Flip-Flops of the Presidential Candidates and Their Running Mates
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What have the presidential said thatis contradictory about homosexuality and abortion.I think this candidates should come out clear to reveal their stand.
I went to the sites Peter suggested and found them to be bogus. I found no 'dirt' in any of them.
One not mentioned is the Obama flip on "The Surge." He steadfastly held to the opinion the surge did NOT work. Until he got on the OReilly Factor and admitted the surge DID work, but (another famous Obama but) it didn't work as expected. It sure didn't, it was far greater than anticipated. Then he addeed another but; the Iraqis have not made the polical progress desired. What's he gonna say when the last two (of twenty) benchmarks have been met.
It's amazing how average people can alter their opinions and subsequent stance on an issue as they get more information on the subject. If the first stance is all you can have is the standard then it is impossible to get a fair trial in this country. In some cases the media tries the case before it gets to court. And their opinion of guilt shows in their reports. If a juror has any hint of an opinion (a nearly impossible feat, given the amount of information the media inundates us with) then they should not be allowed to be on a jury for that case because they can't change their opinion when the facts are revealed that show otherwise.
Here is a latest flip of OBama; tax increases are the best way for us to save the economy. ("OBama: My Tas Hikes Would Hurt the Economy" US N&WR today) If we really look we will find many others.
Sen. NcCain's viewpoint on the surge was altered by his visit to the leaders and troops in Iraq.
The same is true for his view on his own bill - after several visits to the border zone of Arizona.
A revelation for all; it's OK to change your mind if there si sufficient reason for the change.
But to blame others for being just as wrong as you were is an indication that you are not a leader; rather, you followed some other leader. If that leader is another politician, maybe that's the one that should be running. Only after the Speaker said she'd support offshore drilling did Sen. OBama alter his stance.
I'm surprised McCain's immigration stance didn't make the cut. McCain now says that he would not vote for the Kennedy-McCain immigration bill if it came back through Congress. It's kind of a big deal when your name is on the darned thing.
Then there's McCain's stance on offshore drilling - he was against it before he was for it.
Wow - they could have included McCain's flips on the estate tax, the DREAM Act, negotiating with Syria and Hamas, being the "greatest critic" of the Iraq war, warrentless wiretaps, overturning Roe v. Wade, gay marriage, pandering to "agents of intolerance", hiring lobbyists, the Law of the Sea, divesting from South Africa, offshore drilling, and many others.
They could also have added Palin's flips on Washington lobbyists, earmarks, clean coal, abstinence-only education, or whining about the media.
It was a huge stretch to make 3 of these 5 about Obama's ticket, when there is so much more on the other side.
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When will they start to have a fund raiser to help Obama's homeless brother!
He could use some of the money wasted on this election!
Lets bring someone outside of Washington
Palin is the choice of champions
Yes, I am so excited about the Race now that Palin is in the mix. I am a conservative leaning independant. Glad to see a conservative in the mix. Hard to find info on Palin. McCain needs to let her talk to the media so we can find out more about who she is.
Has anyone else read this story about a possible Affair Sarah Palin had? That is just one of the Scandals listed at this site. http://www.hotpres.com
This site has the inside scoop about the Palin Dui Secret, http://www.duihelpguide.com Why hasnt the news covered this?
This site has background info on sarah Palin Bio, Pics, Videos, Alot of Polls like how many people actually think that she is attractive? http://www.theveep.com
Despite all of this, and her lack of experiance she would probably make a much better president then McCain., Because like Obama she hasnt been corrupted by washington yet. We should probably reverse the ticket Palin/McCain.
