The GOP Takes On Obama-Rezko Online

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This is all they have on Obama...a connection to Rezko...how pathetic. The GOP should not even go there..I doubt they want the DNC listing all the felons associated with the GOP and McCain...it could start raising alot of questions they don't want to answer.

Jasmine of GA 7:36PM August 24, 2008

Lighten up on McCain. It's hard to remember how many mansions you have when you're a millionaire. He shouldn't have to deal with all this guff from that whipper-snapper with the funny sound'n name. Gramps wanders off now and again, but just return him to the address we sewed into the tag on his undies, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the country is in good hands.

Gertrude of MA 1:47AM August 23, 2008

Someone tell me why it's so terrible to decrease military spending in this country when the US is currently responsible for almost half of the world's military spending. Why do we need that much?
And Republicans need to start distinguishing between general "raising taxes" and increasing taxes on the top earners in the country. There's a huge difference in economic effect, and much fewer people would have a problem with it.
As for our "traditional western Christian basis," there is a reason that the rest of the WESTERN world has taken steps back from it. But I guess it's easier for some to believe that every other industrialized country is wrong without really thinking about why.
And can I just say, the unwarranted Iraq war increased spending far far more than even the most lucrative Democratic initiatives. War is expensive and the easiest way to throw away money.

Ted Gault of IL 11:50PM August 22, 2008

I would recommend you both spending less of your retirement watching right wing nut jobs on Fox and maybe volunteering some of your time helping your fellow man. Then you would see the effect these past 8 years have had on your fellow Americans. Raise taxes? You bet your ass, if you make over 250k. If you make above that you need your taxes raised. If you make less then 250K then no tax increase. I think even you both can comprehend that. Listen to the speaker and not drug addicts of the Fox Spin Channel. Who in their right mind would go the local crack dealer for their info? Opps. I’m sorry it was only oxyconten right? This is America where everyone has a say, even old farts. And since everyone just loves throwing service to the country in your face every time we turn around I am a vet from the Gulf War who was retired with a service related disability and my father WW2 were he was involved in 12 major conflicts and received a purple heart. Just because you get shot down and become a prisoner of war does not make you qualified to be President, Not getting shot down and being able to evade capture I think, would make you look just a bit smarter and suitable for President. But since you brought up WW2 maybe you will recall what we were fighting against. The same type of fascist regime we have now.
Supporting the Troops? Another overused statement. Just how much support does wearing a pin or putting a bumper sticker on your car? How about supporting you local USO? They need volunteers or providing financial support for the Navy/Marine Relief Society? Symbols are cute but usually supported by those folks who do not want to give of their time or money to make a real difference. So wear you flag pin proudly and be sure to put that bumper sticker on your car but next time you in the commissary buying your groceries take a look at how some of our Brave Young, Soldier, Sailors, Marines, and Airman are paying for those groceries, WIC and food stamps. That’s a disgrace.

Daniel of CA 3:07PM August 22, 2008

Obama is not Qualified he is not even qualified to be a American, he is a Socialist, Marxist anti American like his bird of a feather wife, and Ales amd Wright and Farakhan, and Rezko, and all the other Terrorists he associates with, as we know Hamas and Hesbloah endorsed him, Obama is a Joke a game the press is playing the Press is trying to see if by them selves they can get a noboby a cotten candy nothing inside elected to the most important position on earth.
Lets see is this Racist ??? Umm Ahh with 94% of all Blacks voting for him ??? Umm Ahh Racist?? how dare African Americans accuse the white man for being RACIST. What if 94% of whites voted for Hillary?? would they be Racist.?
African Americans stop your Racism playing!!!

Fatcha of AZ 2:27PM August 22, 2008

I endorse Karlan's comments completely. Obama is my hope for peace.. it isn't possible to undo the damage Bush, etal, have created.. but at least I can trust
somebody who heads the new administration. Now if I could only trust Polosi,
Reid, and Congress.. but I don't. I feel the Democrats are weak and that frightens me a lot. Pelosi and Reid are such disappointments. I wish we could replace them for someone with strength guts, and foresight.. Then maybe things would improve.

Ruth Olay of CA 1:37PM June 26, 2008

So, let me get this straight, because Rezko was screwed up and broke the law ON HIS OWN ACCORD, Obama should be punished for it? Wow, I guess that means no one in the GOP has ever had a friend, a supporter; family member, etc ever mess up? I mean it's not like McCain left his first wife for his current one. Or that to cheated on his first wife. Or that she (Cindy) stole medication, from her own AVMT organization. Or all those private jet usages that for the life of them the McCains can't seem to remember.
See, if all of that where true (which it is, but I'm trying to be hypothetical here), the ogic of the GOP is that McCain wouldn't have a snowball's chance in, you know the rest. But the problem (or in McCain's case I guess the blessing) is that the world doesn't work that way. People aren't stupid; they see what you're trying to do. They say it with the Rev Wright fiasco, they saw it with the picture that either the GOP or someone else leaked onto the internet of Obama in TRADITIONAL AFRICAN GARB, not MUSLIM. Trying to paint this man as a criminal is just flat out ridiculous. Yes, I do plan on voting for Obama for president, I believe he has that “it” factor in terms of bringing this country back together, and I’m in total alignment with his policies. However, I’m not going to bash those who are voting for McCain. He is a change of pace from the current administration, and while I am afraid of most of his foreign and domestic policies, I’m not sure it could get any worse than it already is.
But what I will not stand for are these personal attacks that have no validity behind them, and serve no other purpose but to scare and dissuade the uninformed voter. If you want to attack the candidates, attack their policies, attack the feasibility of their policies, hell even attack their judgment on crucial issues. But to try and sell a man as a deviant because he has a few knuckleheaded friends is ridiculous. This has to be one of the reasons George Washington, our beloved First President, specifically stated that we need to stay away from political parties. We fight and bicker and squabble of the most mundane issues. That’s great GOP Obama’s friend was indicted for a stupid decision, but what about McCains stance on our free trade laws.
We need to break away from this… but alas I fear we will not. I’m voting based on the direction I want this country to go. I can only ask, and hope, that everyone else will do the same.

Karlan from Hammond, IN of IN 2:23PM June 24, 2008

this blog is littered with phoney RepubliCONS (i.e. not real Republicans with heart - but LIARS who want to embaarrass us and our Democrat voting brothers and sisters, and DIVIDE US from onenaother. THIS IS THE UNITED STATES FOLKS - not red and blue states.
These liars are posing as "I was a Barack supporter, hmm...now not sure" types (i.e "Louis of NC" etc.) spreading malicious false, despicable, utterly BASELESS Karl Rove-style Lies.
First: "allegations of money laundering"? Oh really.. Where Mr Louis of NC? show us EXACTLY where Barack Obama has even been MENTIONED, let alone ALLEGED to be involved in money laundering with his Rezko.
and that he's Muslimn? His father wasn't even PRACTICING so - under the Islamists playbook - Barack doesn't get to count himself a Muslim even if he wanted to! PLUS he CHOSE Christianity when he found Jesus NEARLY TWENTY YEARS AGO.
And speaking of nwhich, how are that crazy preacher Jeremiah wright's comments any worse than what Jerry Falwell and his cronies all said about 9/11 being our comeuppance, yet no-one seemed to bother or care. Why? "cause they're white? I mean, COME ON PEOPLE - Where are these so-called "allegations" of money laundering? being racist (I mean, did you even BOTHER TO READ OR LISTEN TO HIS SPEECH ON RACE??) or being a so-called "Muslim"? I'll tell you where the proof is: nowhere. Nowhere but in the minds of despicable clowns like you, Karl Rove, his "swift Boat lying friends who deceived us last time, and the rest of you charlatans, that's where. Give us PROOF , NO MORE LIES!!!! We're sick of it!! I'd give you a million bucks if you can conjure any such "proof". and you know what? Like the schoolyard bullies that you are, you CAN'T because you made these lies up...Just like our lousy "President" - yes folks, I voted for him and he's LOUSY - blatantly deceived us with false Iraq "Intelligence" (for which he should - and very well could be - impeached; Just like you said John Kerry - a decorated war hero - "faked" getting shot, and "must be French", and many of us fell for that crap too. well my eyes are OPEN people, and I am so so dismayed by this kind of self-deception going on, and it's exactly the kind of choosing of ignorance over reason that got our country where it is today: in the dumps economically, morally, spiritually, and - if we're not careful and this garbage goes on much longer - irrevocably. This is not a game. This is our country at stake, people -- it's OUR DUTY, republican and democrat - to stop these shenanigans that put us where we are today, and say NO MORE. Time for CHANGE - real change. If you want to see action, look what Obama has already demanded of the DNC: NO MORE MONEY FROM CORRUPT LOBBYISTS OR SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ON HIS WATCH. The Democrats have LITERALLY made this OFFICIAL. SO..GOD BLESS THE DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS WHO SEE THE LIGHT, 'COS WE'RE UNITED NOW IN REPAIRING & RETURNING THIS GREAT NATION TO HER FORMER GLORY! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

David L of AL 5:07PM June 09, 2008

It is your right to vote for whom you wish. Just take into consideration a couple of points that I have observed over my 85 years of living . I am a reired veteran of two WARS. WORLD WAR II and THE KOREAN WAR and do not have an axe to grind with anyone. It's the choice of the majotity that will take the time to vote. Bear in mind the simple facts that if the Democrats take over you will be faced with a reduction in our military forces and your taxes will go through the roof. A case in point, I can remember when we didn't have the money to buy gasoline to fly our aircraft more than 4 hours a month. You have a choice and you will have to live for four years with that choice if you are wrong. Think about it.

Jackson POPE of FL 2:17PM June 09, 2008