Obama Looks Presidential While McCain Looks for a Photo Op

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Ok, we all know that McCain was a POW and did his job as a soldier and everybody gives him that (by the way, my grandson is also in the marines) but does not qualify him to be president. His beliefs are very Bush-like whether he admits it or not. He wanted to get the women vote by chosing Palin as his running-mate, but we all know what a mistake that is. He keeps saying his a maverick. What exactly does that mean? I guess that means that he votes with Bush 90 per cent of the time. I guess that means that he can keep telling us lies (that have been proven to be lies) in every speech and keep pointing the finger for everything on Obama. He tried to take credit for the bailout before learning that it failed and then had to come back and explain his statement, again blaming Obama. Be carefull who you vote for especially when he keeps calling you "my friend."

kate of AZ 6:18PM September 29, 2008

Ok, we all know that McCain was a POW and did his job as a soldier and everybody gives him that (by the way, my grandson is also in the marines) but does not qualify him to be president. His beliefs are very Bush-like whether he admits it or not. He wanted to get the women vote by chosing Palin as his running-mate, but we all know what a mistake that is. He keeps saying his a maverick. What exactly does that mean? I guess that means that he votes with Bush 90 per cent of the time. I guess that means that he can keep telling us lies (that have been proven to be lies) in every speech and keep pointing the finger for everything on Obama. He tried to take credit for the bailout before learning that it failed and then had to come back and explain his statement, again blaming Obama. Be carefull who you vote for especially when he keeps calling you "my friend."

kate of AZ 6:17PM September 29, 2008

Just like the war strategy, the republicans have adopted Obama's plan, started to act on it, and will claim it for their own. Look at the E mail, written by Sen. Obama, that the Obama campaign sent out after the White House announced the bailout plan. Then look at the provisions that were added to the plan by the congress. Bush will do anything, and so will his partner McCain to get elected. The country is certainly not first here. Do you trust the old guard in the Congress to spend $700 Billion right now? Kennedy, Biden, Reid, Pelosi, Stevens, Young, McCain, Byrd, and on and on, must be the folks you like. You keep sending them back.

of AZ 2:03PM September 28, 2008

McCain is a weak man. he is full of the bravado that has sunk this country the
last 8 years. fake man. weak man. castrated man. just like bush. pathetic,
outrageous liar that is representing the rich to get richer. how could anyone
with an income of less than 250,000 a year support McCain? he is perhaps
smoother than obama but in my eyes he represents the castrated fake man that is
all bluster and no balls, no heart, no sensitivity...i don't trust him to lead
effectively in any way. he is too old, too full of himself. he disrespects the
common man of America..do not be fooled working man. he is a fake.

ray reyns of CA 9:33PM September 27, 2008

I could agree with the fact the Obama looks presidential but that look does not mean he is really ready to lead our nation. His rethoric is good but, you know what? This is exactly what it is misleading many voters who believe that with his beautiful speeaches(they don't seem to understand the meaning of demagogy) the country can be brought out of all the financial problems, let alone the all the matters on national security and foreign policy.
Why doesn't Obama explain with more details his plan of tax cuts to 95 percent of working class? This is what I consider pure and simple demagogy. He knows very well that the end result will be that working americans earning as low as 30,000 dollars will see an increase in their taxes not a cut as he continually keeps on say. Is this not a lie?

Ricardo PG of PA 10:35AM September 27, 2008

If you want
EXPERIENCE AT GETTING IT WRONG,
Vote for McCain.
If you want
JUDGEMENT IN GETTING IT RIGHT,
Vote for Obama.

OlderWhiteWoman of CO 8:05AM September 27, 2008

I'm from the Philippines and I watched the debates this morning (US night time). I admit I am very impressed with Obama's clarity and confidence. Imagine debating an experienced Bush baby, his poise and calmness was extraordinary.
The Philippines, being a US allay, expected Bush to eliminate Al quaeda for good. Al quaeda operates in our country too in the form of a group called Abu Sayyaf. At this time,an area in Mindanao (south of Philippines) is in war because of this group. They have been a nuisance in our society, threatening our fellow filipinos in the south and tainting the image of our muslim friends. I believed Bush years before when he said he will "go after" the terrorists in afghan. But then, his goal changed. He went into a senseless war in Iraq perhaps trying to secure the oil reserves there. With that, the ripple effect to us here is more abu sayyafs.
When Obama said that they should've concentrated in afghan where Bin laden has been hiding out, I cheered. When Obama said that the US has taken their eye off the ball, I cheered again. Maybe if the US president has that focus, our country would also be rid of the abu sayyaf.
I never liked McCain's VP choice either. I listened to her interview with Charles Gibson and she was just plain "duh." I am also a nature and animal lover and I hated Palin's actions against the animals there. I like Obama's VP Biden. I listened to his speeches and he is also collected and knowledgeable.
all in all, you can very well see which team is better and works well. here in the Philippines, Obama-Biden seemed like the more intelligent choice. But then, we can't vote. So all you American people's votes affect us too.
Just come to think of it, the rest of the world favors Obama, isn't that clear enough for you guys?

maxx 7:01AM September 27, 2008

John McCain's Naval Academy.
By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet Of Environment.
An important presidential election record will be broken this year, it is not the first time that a woman or Black person will be elected to the Executive office. We will be witnessing a great American tragedy unfold right before our eyes. It is one of the rare occasions when a native son will not be elected by his own state. To make it worse, such native son is the greatest hero in an area which has always been the pride and joy of that state. orrect me if I am wrong! I have hardly heard any one at the Republican Convention or during their campaign mentioned the Annapolis Naval Academy, not even McCain himself. Being born in Panama to a naval family and travel all over this country and the world, McCain really does not have a true home. Arizona is a states he used for election to Congress which he has not visited frequently. The Navy Academy is the only place McCain can really call his home in which he had spent the happiest time of his college life with his navy friends. Maryland should welcome her naval native son with open arms and elect him as president.
Unfortunately, Maryland have 1.6 million Black or approximately 30 % of the state's population or making it the "Black Capital" near of the real U. S. Capital. It was 36 % to 61% (almost double) in favor of Obama over Hillary during the primary there. All media and people there have expressed the sad fact that little or no Marylanders will vote for McCain. I personally don't like McCain very much but my conscience forced me to campaign for him. This episode is not only the greatest disgrace of all Americans but also of that of the human race. It is an unforgivable sin committed by all Marylanders and her Black racists. I suggest the Government relocates its Naval Academy out of Maryland. Arizona is probably not a good location because it is a desert and has no water for the navy people. McCain should decide where it is going to move to depending on whether that state has voted for him. This time, the true and only battle ground states (Armageddon) are not Ohio, Florida or Michigan but Maryland. The decision is not who is going to become president? But whether God had made a mistake in creating man?
As usual with this letter I, as Prophet of Environment, have ended this election right here and now. People, advertisement and media don't bother to comment on the election again. It will a waste of our time.

Jordan C. Fan, Prophet Of Environment. 5:01AM September 27, 2008

John McCain's Naval Academy
By: Jordan C. Fan, Prophet Of Environment.
An important presidential election record will be broken this year, it is not the first time that a woman or Black person will be elected to the Executive office. We will be witnessing a great American tragedy unfold right before our eyes. It is one of the rare occasions when a native son will not be elected by his own state. To make it worse, such native son is the greatest hero in an area which has always been the pride and joy of that state. orrect me if I am wrong! I have hardly heard any one at the Republican Convention or during their campaign mentioned the Annapolis Naval Academy, not even McCain himself. Being born in Panama to a naval family and travel all over this country and the world, McCain really does not have a true home. Arizona is a states he used for election to Congress which he has not visited frequently. The Navy Academy is the only place McCain can really call his home in which he had spent the happiest time of his college life with his navy friends. Maryland should welcome her naval native son with open arms and elect him as president.
Unfortunately, Maryland have 1.6 million Black or approximately 30 % of the state's population or making it the "Black Capital" near of the real U. S. Capital. It was 36 % to 61% (almost double) in favor of Obama over Hillary during the primary there. All media and people there have expressed the sad fact that little or no Marylanders will vote for McCain. I personally don't like McCain very much but my conscience forced me to campaign for him. This episode is not only the greatest disgrace of all Americans but also of that of the human race. It is an unforgivable sin committed by all Marylanders and her Black racists. I suggest the Government relocates its Naval Academy out of Maryland. Arizona is probably not a good location because it is a desert and has no water for the navy people. McCain should decide where it is going to move to depending on whether that state has voted for him. This time, the true and only battle ground states (Armageddon) are not Ohio, Florida or Michigan but Maryland. The decision is not who is going to become president? But whether God had made a mistake in creating man?
As usual with this letter I, as Prophet of Environment, have ended this election right here and now. People, advertisement and media don't bother to comment on the election again. It will a waste of our time.

Jordan C. Fan, Prophet Of Environment. 4:53AM September 27, 2008

Political Summary And Analysis Of Sarah Palin.
by Jordan C. Fan, Prophet Of Environment.
Since Palin is from the West, those battle ground states such as Alaska, Oregon, Hawaii and Washington State can be won more easily by Republicans. There is also potentials for a California victory which will definitely be decisive on the whole election. Obama was born in Hawaii, Obama's defeat there will be his greatest humiliation. Alaska is one of the biggest oil producing state. When oil drilling is the number one issue in this election, being a governor of Alaska will certainly help. Alaska is also the last remaining wilderness of the U. S. A. It will be a good opportunity for the Republican to show their concerns of the Environment by using her. Palin is a woman therefore will attract women voters. She is young, very pretty with great sex appeal to straight men and lesbian women also. Her pregnant teenage daughter will draw sympathy from those who were teenage unwed mothers and pro-life anti-abortion voters. Single mothers will also be attracted to the Republican Party. She represents traditional White families of Puritan values as opposed to those predominately single parent unwed mother type Black families. Neither McCain nor Palin are political correct. They only speak the truth and are very "genuine, what you see is what you get!" as quoted from the Alaskan Republican Convention delegates. She represents White people who have been displaced from the lower 48 states due to crimes and harassment from Blacks there. Those White people have little or no choice but to seek Northern Exposure living in Alaska for peace and quiet. They will certainly revenge Black intimidation and harassment. McCain's situations is quite similar. After the Civil War, the U. S. was destabilized by its Black minority. The only way to unite this country was to destabilize other nations and the world. To achieve that goal, the U. S. had to invade other countries such as Vietnam. McCain was a pawn and victim of such U. S. aggression. He certainly will blame African American for that. Palin was the military commander of the Alaskan Air National Guard which are useful experience for a future Commander-in-Chief of this country because Alaska is bordering Russia and near China and Japan with one fourth of all U. S. nuclear missiles located in that state. McCain who was also a professional soldier himself will feel comfortable working with Palin. Among both Republican and Democratic Party tickets Palin is the only one with executive and administrative experience . All other candidates McCain, Obama and iden have only legislative experience

Jordan C. Fan, Prophet Of Environment. 4:05AM September 27, 2008