Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Crystal Methe, NY NY — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:38:12 GMT

Is First Read a 527 for Obama? Sure is lots of free advertising for that old slime dog from Chicago.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Full Moon — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:38:58 GMT

Obama couldn't whip his way out of a Hefty bag. He's full of hot air, a big phony who says what he thinks people want to hear. The walls around him will soon come tumbling down.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

camie — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:39:07 GMT

McCain doesnt even know what he talking about. McCain is trying to hit obama subtly on patroitism by basically calling obama a traitor. This will back fire because I believe and hope the american people will see beyond this. It will also backfire because McCain will just end up looking like a senial old man.

Video: McCains Daughter doesnt think mccains getting unfair media treatment, media party
http://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/media-unfair-to-mccain-meghan-mccain-seems-to-differ/
or
http://sensico2.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-blogs.html

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Reality Check — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:39:08 GMT

I've never seen such a bunch of immature whiners as the McCainiacs. He's lucky the press hasn't made more of his litany of "mis-statements." The old man is past his prime.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Marty in Kansas City — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:40:01 GMT

Tell the republicans that Bush stood on a carrier deck about for years ago under a banner that said

MISSION ACCOMPLISED!

The war is won why are we still there?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Mia, Los Angeles — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:41:20 GMT

What a desperate/pathetic man! And the media is always talking about what a foreign policy expert McFossil is...he doesn't even remember current history.

Can someone explain to me what makes McFossil such an expert - I mean besides his POW victim days...

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Dem to Independent — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:42:25 GMT

Obama needs to know what he is facing internationally and to be ready from day one of his presidency and that along with the good ratings he is receiving will get him into the white house. The more John McCain sends negativity at Obama, the more McCain will fail, as did Hillary with her negativity. Take note Mr McCain.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Linda. Boston, MA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:42:43 GMT

You guys in the media need to start differentiating between minor misstatements and HUGE gaffes. His statement the other day about the Iraq/Pakistan border was just a minor slip up - he meant Iran. But his description about the events surrounding the surge is a MAJOR screw up. It's more than just mixing up the names of two countries, it's having a completely incorrect view/understanding of what took place. And since this "surge" has become the centerpiece of his campaign in the last few days, it's even more significant that he doesn't even know what the hell happened.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Dan, New York, NY — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:42:54 GMT

The other real story of the Anbar Awakening gaffe is that CBS edited the interview, removing McCain's gaffe.

more on this here:
http://strategy08.wordpress.com/

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Dem to Independent — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:43:07 GMT

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

jim gr — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:43:18 GMT

How dare McWar essentially accuse a fellow US Senator of Treason. There should be an immediate apology for these obnoxious comments.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Dem to Independent — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:43:44 GMT

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

JessicaElaine — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:43:54 GMT

McCain's Straight Talk Express has gone completely over the cliff now.

In Guiliani-like fashion has now become "a Noun, a Verb and the Surge".

Unfortunately, as illustrated on CBS Evening News, he seems to not know what he's talking about OR he's blatantly lying to maintain his point.

Both are bad for him and for the American People

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Nashville_fan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:46:22 GMT

According to CNN, as of July 22, 2008, there have been 4,438 coalition deaths in Iraq - -- 4,124 Americans, two Australians, one Azerbaijani, 176 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, five Georgians, one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, one Korean, three Latvian, 22 Poles, three Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians. They also have a detailed list with names.

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/

As of March 2008 there were 8,914 wounded requiring medical air transport. 20,416 wounded did not require medical air transport.

The estimates of Iraqis killed vary wildy, but a September 14, 2007 estimate by ORB (Opinion Research Business), an independent British polling agency, suggests that the total Iraqi violent death toll due to the Iraq War since the US-led invasion is in excess of 1.2 million (1,220,580).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_conflict_in_Iraq_since_2003

In January 2007, Time magazine published the article: A Grim Milestone: 500 Amputees

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1580531,00.html?cnn=yes

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Let’s all stand and applaud George Bush and John McCain for their history making decision to invade Iraq. As you can see, the results have been breathtaking.

Clearly, the success of the surge negates all of the dead and wounded that came before it. How could it be anything other than a victory for America?

It is so sad to watch human life discarded so carelessly, all the while watching the people responsible pat themselves on the back for a job well done with the media’s help.

What have we become?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Gigi — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:46:54 GMT

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:50:27 GMT

That McCain attack symbolizes everything wrong with the McCain campaign.

Obviously there is nothing they won't say, when pushed. Even accusations of treason.

Did anyone expect this from McCain? I sure didn't.

It also is dripping with those same stupid generalities Republicans seem to love. Winning-losing... after so many years of this dumb adventure, isn't it time the Republicans define what winning and losing mean? And not in vague terms, but in some way so that us lowly common folk can actually tell when we're there.

For instance, now that the Iraqi government is telling us to get out of their country, does that constitute a win or a loss?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:51:53 GMT

Has anyone noticed General Petraeus' political ambitions?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

The Donald — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:52:09 GMT

Triple post Dem to Independent, that means you're buying the beer tonight. We'll show you how to work the submit key too.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Derek Anderson, Grantville, NC — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:54:41 GMT

This is hilarious; the media keep repeating “Why hasn’t Obama given John McCain credit for the surge.” This goes both ways, why hasn’t John McCain given Obama credit for not voting on the unnecessary war?
Gigi

Do you read what you write? 'Credit for not voting'? Obama was a bottom feeder state senator in a corrupt state when the vote was taken. Much has changed since then, but Obama is still a bottom feeder.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Kay P Tempe, AZ — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:55:05 GMT

If the national media is in Obama's pocket -- why was the latest McCain gaffe on the CBS floor instead of broadcast? 'Splain that!

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Lonestatkaty — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:55:52 GMT

Chris, I sincerely believe that once they actually started a one on one debate Sen. McCain's fate will be sealed. He is not as quick a study and the age difference is going to be very powerful. Sen. Obama is going to show that he can change gears much more quickly than Sen. McCain. He is very well versed on politics of both parties and the pluses and minuses of the Rep. & Dem back to Lincoln as well as he's a history buff of Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton. He understand that economy is tied to social development. Globalization is here to stay and what benefits the 3rd world will benefit everyone.
He does not see governments/ countries/ dictators as evil as much as outcast and that they can be motivated by economy to come into the fold. Carrot and Stick is every bit as powerful as "I will blow you to pieces"

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

ge`pa` — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Dear FullMoon; if you think Obama is full of hot air, What is old Senile Mr. McGoo? Read some of Mr. McGoo's Gaffes, each day he gets alittle more senile.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Houston — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:57:55 GMT

Meanwhile, the New York Times’ Tom Friedman says both McCain and Obama are right about Iraq.
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The pundits are all bemoaning the fact in unison that McCain isn't getting credit for the "success" of the surge, thereby giving him credit for the success of the surge.

The credit is undeserved. As Obama said during one press conference, the surge was only one factor and according to Ronald Reagan's former Assistant Sec. of Defense, Lawrence Korb, it was not the most important one. The most important factor by far was the "Sunni Awakening" that added almost 100,000 men many of which had been fighting Americans, to the fight against Al Qaeda.

That's why McCain "misspoke" about when the Sunni Awakening began. It was another of his lies of convenience; he still doesn't seem to know that "the google" can get him into trouble when he lies.

But some in the media are circling the wagons around McCain, as usual when he makes a fool of himself. The AP (Always Propaganda) reported that Obama refused to acknowledge the "success" of the surge, and didn't mention his own explanation about how the Sunni Awakening was a major factor in the decrease in violence in Iraq. The omission made Obama sound obstinate and petty when the truth is that he was absolutely correct about the situation that McCain lied about. Just another day in the wonderful world of corporate media.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Cheryl Wilson — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:58:47 GMT

I am a loyal Obama supporter and a lifelong Democrat, but I have always liked Senator McCain. I just wish he would campaign as his "true self." McCain is a guy who really does work with both Democrats and Republicans. He has always shown respect to his fellow senators. Now, his straight talk express has derailed. He is hinting that Senator Obama is not patriotic by suggesting Obama wants to lose wars. I really believe that McCain does not believe this, but his advisers are telling him what to say. McCain should remember the Hillary Clinton campaign. She was losing badly because of her listening to her advisors. Once Hillary took charge and called the shots, she started winning. McCain be your true self, that's the person America likes. McCain, you are your best advisor. Take control of your campaign.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

BJ, CA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:04 GMT

Putin said it correctly over 5 years ago....
..attacking Iraq will destabilize that region.."
Yes we have destabilized that region by attacking Iraq...and we are responsible....will more death be the solution?..If so vote for Hellboy...if not vote for Obama

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Is it YOUR fault John McCain? — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:15 GMT

John McCain - Is failing to realize that it's not the Media's fault that he is unpopular.

The more John McCain talks the more he subtracts the sum of human knowledge.

He has to realize it is HE; that creates his own demise. Not the Media, Not the Democrats, and at this stage to some degree - not even George Bush.

John McCain is just not Presidential material - he's too set in his old way and has an old mind set.

He doesn't understand that after George Bush - America is under a new transformation - with newer ideas and greater expectations.

Most American don't see transformation happening with John McCain -

Barack Obama - is the new wave "if you will" the intelligent man - that fits the younger generation of American (18 - 60) and John McCain he is not a person our generation.

John McCain’s whining - blaming the media and also his resulting to telling lies in his advertisements – Is a sign of desperation – he’s looking for help in any way possible.

These are the times of intellectual common - sense.

Not continued false or idiotic notions.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

DAVID ANDERS, TEXAS — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:01:45 GMT

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE MORALS IN THIS COUNTRY? wE ARE CLOSE TO ELECTING A MAN WHO HAS RUN NOTHING BUT HIS MOUTH OVER A WAR HERO THAT WAS TORTURED FOR 5 YEARS. MAYBE OBAMA S MINISTER WAS RIGHT=NOT GOD BLESS AMERICA BUT GOD D---- AMERICA, THATS WHAT I SAY IF HE IS ELECTED.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Steve A Jonesboro IN — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:02:32 GMT

What makes mccain think he is responsible and takes credit for the surge? Simply because he ran his ignorant mouth about it? He claims he knows how to win wars, which one did he win? Does he think America wants to stay in wars of choice, while American infrastructure crumbles? If the Iraquis want us out of their country, is he going to refuse to leave? I think mccain is truly mentally ill.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Nj — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:03:06 GMT

I am so SICk of McShame. He whines and attacks Obama on issues that have nothing to do with this election.
I win, I am right etc. McShame shows over and over how Dumb he really is. There is more nuance to foreign policy except winning and losing McShame. Anyone who votes for this moron has o have his or her head examined after 8 years of GOP rule.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Okla. observer — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:03:21 GMT

It is so unfortunate and disgusting to see the McCain team to take on all the attributes of the Rovian attack /lie style. Gutter politics which describe political opponents as "enemies" is the way of Limbaugh, Rove, Cheney et all... McCain = McSame

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Democrat — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:06:21 GMT

Even McCain's supporters are getting desperate. Instead of supporting their candidate with praise, they pile on generalized, idiotic and unsubstantiated attacks against Senator Obama.

Senator Obama is showing that he can stand up and talk with our friends and our enemies worldwide. He is doing so with intelligence and knowledge. Senator McCain and his staff thought that he would fail, but he is excelling instead.

What happened to leading a positive campaign? I guess if you are McCain you would rather sell out the American pubic and do or say anything to win (the gas prices are Senator Obama's fault?). Wait, isn't that worse than treason?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Phil W., Charleston, SC — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:06:25 GMT

Nashville_fan has it exactly right. McSame can't take credit for the surge without taking blame for the War. He wants Obama to admit the surge worked? How about he admits the War was wrong in the first place!

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Nashville_fan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:07:39 GMT

Why does the McCain campaign continue to say that Senator Obama is ignoring the success of the surge, when that's not true?

Is anybody gonna call them on it?

Is anybody gonna call them on ANY of their lies?

Geez.

P.S. I love how you bury John McCain's latest demonstration that he doesn't know what the hell he is talking about deeeeeeeep in the article with the ironinc lead in "Another McCain gaffe?" as if there is some question about it all.

Just like you're all still reporting that Iraqi President Maliki "apparently" endorsed Obama's withdrawal plan when he DEFINITELY did.

What's my point?

The media is a joke. (Too bad it's not a funny one.)

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

denis — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:08:02 GMT

I for one think that Mccain has lost is cool by almost calling senator Obama unpatriotic and a traitor and as yet to debate and wonder if he will lose it completly during one of those

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Stephen Missouri — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:08:34 GMT

The media needs to expose the itellecxtual fraud that MCain is. Hillary msirepresnted her recollection of trip to Bosnia and she was hammered.

McCain continues to show his ignorance...no wonder her needed so many trips to the middleast and still he gets his facts wrong!!!!

Now McCain wants to change history, doesn't know the relationship between Iraq and Afaghanstan, don't know who the sunnis and the shiites are...I think he needs a few more trips to the middleast to refine his credentials.

The only sad part is that McCain has been making these tours using the tax payers' money...I think he owes Americans a refund...if after all these trips he can't get the facts, geography, strategym and history right he needs to reimburse us for the money he spent on this trips.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

LENI CAVALETTO,MICHIGAN — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:09:05 GMT

Dear John, SHUT UP

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Please help us — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:10:46 GMT

McCain needs to take his memory pills before talking to the camera. Maybe it will help.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

LENI CAVALETTO,MICHIGAN — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:11:51 GMT

YO Gregory, Pretty obvious uh.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

John Branson, Boulder CO — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:13:19 GMT

Let’s all stand and applaud George Bush and John McCain for their history making decision to invade Iraq. As you can see, the results have been breathtaking.
NashvilleFan

Getting a new democracy in the middle east doesn't impress you? I guess Clinton signing phony treaties with Arafat was your cup of tea perhaps? Stability in that region of the world has been lacking for 50 years. The war in Iraq is an attempt to reverse that. And I would call that breathtaking.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Chris from NY — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:13:49 GMT

Prevention is better than cure. We should not be talking about whether the surge worked or not but whether we shouldn't have been there in the first place.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

SMB, Phila PA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:19:13 GMT

The difference between these two candidates and their campaigns is striking: Obama is running like a man preparing and studying for his next job; meanwhile you have McCain and Co running silly and petty ads that look like they were put together by a highschool kid on YouTube. And honestly, not even that good.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Joskey — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:21:25 GMT

Mc Cain should be carefull about what he ask for (more media coverage). He just might get it.

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Brian, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:21:33 GMT

As soon as I read this piece, I knew I'd comment, and then I was pleasantly surprised to see all the comments already touching on my issue. "Another gaffe?" Please. Why isn't the "undivided Jerusalem" comment a gaffe? True, Obama is a little more measured in his comments and I think probably has had less gaffes overall, but I wouldn't trust you three to tell me. Generally though, it's not that you're harsh on McCain--you treat him like any other candidate--it's just that you clearly have this grand narrative of the Obama campaign, and of this recent trip especially.

And I say all this being a huge liberal and Obama supporter. But really, please say what you think of how this constant bias in favor of the Democratic nominee affects your credibility? I heard a pundit say recently that people aren't moved by arguments about media bias. Do you guys bet on that? My other question is, are you aware of your bias or is it only apparent later?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

concerned citizen — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:21:37 GMT

I can`t just come to terms that Americans want to cast their future in the hands of an old grumpy uncivil illiterate man.The only "potus" this man has is a POW experience if you go through his biography.Are Americans sick that they can`t distinguish between "reason" and "prime".Obama really gives us far more credit than we deserve because most fo us are intellectually handicapped.If Obama is a white man even with that his supposed "young stature",people like Rosemary Church will be licking his feet.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Joskey — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:21:55 GMT

Mc Cain should be carefull about what he ask for (more media coverage). He just might get it.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Just sayin' — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:24:29 GMT

What would McCain know about winning a war?

Setting an aircraft carrier on fire - that's different. That he knows about.

WHATS HAPPENED TO THE MORALS IN THIS COUNTRY?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Gary Schear, bozeman Montana — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:25:10 GMT

DAVID ANDERS, TEXAS (Sent Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:01 AM)

David, breath.
A little under 1/2 the people that voted in 2000 and 2004 have sat back patiently watching while Bush and the rubber stamp GOP payed out enough rope to hang them all and then proceeded without hesitation to carry out that self hanging. Roves dream (our nightmare) of a permanent Republican majority will never come to fruition.
If Obama wins and the Democratic victories in Congress are as large as predicted then you can be in the loyal opposition. Isn't that special? Its fun! You'll see.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:25:26 GMT

Let's not forget what the dunce in chief stated---"We will leave when they ask us to", and I don't mean the "surge force" neither. To the McDunce and dunce in chief crowd, when are you going to commit to actually doing what you say. Oh I forgot the economy has a hangover!!!!!!

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Linda. Boston, MA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:26:19 GMT

"wE ARE CLOSE TO ELECTING A MAN WHO HAS RUN NOTHING BUT HIS MOUTH OVER A WAR HERO THAT WAS TORTURED FOR 5 YEARS."
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So he's more qualified to be president because he was tortured for 5 years? Funny, I didn't know that being able to endure torture was a qualification for president or had ANYTHING to do with running the country. To be totally honest, I think McCain's POW experience has screwed up his view of things. He's on a revenge kick - we lost the only war he fought in, so now he's desperate to get that victory that eluded him so many years ago.

Hasn't anyone noticed that McCain talks about "victory & honor" more than "safety & justice"??? That's because this is about ego with McCain, he's desperate to prove that he can WIN (because he's only experienced defeat before). And his vision of 'victory' seems to be the enemy coming out of the bushes, dropping their weapons and falling to their knees saying "We surrender oh Great President McCain. You have soundly defeated and shamed us. Your victory is magnificent!" Well, that ain't gonna happen, which is why, under his control, this would be an endless war.

The reality is we went in there, took out Saddam, put him on trial, and executed him. To now leave and hand the country over to its new government - that we put in place - is as close to 'victory' as we'll ever get.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Todd M Chgo, IL — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:27:51 GMT

OMG. You have got to be kidding me. Is your name really 'Crystal Methe?' And if it is your moniker why on earth would I listen to your position by selecting a name that represents so much pain and suffering.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

maria dcruze, Arlington ,va — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:27:52 GMT

mcidiot is getting disgusting to look at. his ad's are disgusting. The american people want real change in washington.
mcwar= bush
obama 08,12

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KJ, GULFPORT, FL — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:31:41 GMT

Not only did MCWAR highly endorse and support

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!! yeh, right!!??????? where, did I miss it?????

MCCain is NOT a leader; all he knows is how to attack....the very thing he said he was above doing in his campaign...yeh, right!!!
His ads so far have been only attack and more than not, inaccurate!!! The reason being is that he has nothing worth while to say!!!!

So much for the GOP whiners; they've got that down pat!!!

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

San Francisco Liberal — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:33:02 GMT

Love watching Republicans thrash and whine,
out-maneuvered, out-marketed, and out-thought.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Irishpdx, Portland, Or — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:41:10 GMT

With all due repsect toot Senator McCain for his military service, could someone please explain to me how his experience as a POW, and crashing 5 military jets translates to a reason that he is the best qualified to serve as commander-in-chief?

I don't see that it qualifies him to do anything.

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Terry, Disabled Vet, Des Moines, IA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:41:49 GMT

David Anders, Texas, before you go off the deep end about trouncing a person's military background-----let me reimnd you that it was the repuke party during the last election election cycle that called on 2 senators and also veterans around the country who did not support the dunce in chief policy about Iraq as "Unpatriotic". Just thought I would remind you of who started that crap in the first place. No I don't agree with doing the same but people need to be reminded of just what the repuke party will do in the name of the party.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Joy for Obama, Virginia — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:44:52 GMT

Derek Anderson: That Bottom Feeder is about to become POTUS and your candidate is looking more and more like an A$$ every day.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx. — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:45:41 GMT

Problem is, Full of it of 9:38 fame,

Senator McCain just isn't a popular person. Whether it be the many foreign policy mistakes he makes like putting Iran and Pakistan next to each other; the fact he won't answer a simple question like the viagra question (by the way, has he gotten back to at least you yet, as I don't recall any follow up report that he did get back to us as he promised) or his failed economic ideas like the gas tax holiday, people both in America (which is where it counts) and abroad don't seem to warm up to McCain.
Instead of blasting Senator Obama on why people DO LIKE HIM, I think it's more constructive to see what can be done to shore up McCain.

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Independent Texan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:46:45 GMT

How dare McWar essentially accuse a fellow US Senator of Treason. There should be an immediate apology for these obnoxious comments.
jim gr

Jim -- it is what it is ! Thats why that man does NOT belong in the white house !

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Benny, SFBayArea, California — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:49:38 GMT

John Sydney McCain III does not deserve credit for the escalation known as the surge yet he claims it was the surge that enabled the true reducer of violence, the Sunni Awakening to occur.

During the interview with Katie Couric where McCain was asked why Obama was not giving the surge credit:

McCain: I don''t know how you respond to something that is such a false depiction of what actually happened. Colonel McFarlane (phonetic) was contacted by one of the major Sunni sheiks. Because of the surge we were able to go out and protect that sheik and others. And it began the Anbar awakening. I mean, that''s just a matter of history."

The reality on the ground: The military commanders who were in Iraq in 2006 wrote that the Sunni Awakening had begun (this was 4 months before the president ordered an escalation known as the surge) and they noted that local sheiks has become tired of being used by foreigners. They noted the addition of local police and the growing cooperation of the local governments with the Iraqi government and the locals willingness to fight the insurgents. The "false depiction" is coming from Mr. McCain. He has no clue as to what is going on and gives himself credit for something that happened organically and in spite of the Americans. His credibility is zero, as is that of CBS news which edited his remarks and dropped his mis-statements about the Sunni Awakening in its evening broadcast. The unedited transcript shows what McCain really said and its not the patched together interview that CBS aired.

First Read: Journalistic integrity is at stake here so you should stay on top of this for the sake of your profession.

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Full Moon — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:49:38 GMT

DAVID ANDERS, TEXAS,

Is probably one of those same people that were up in arms over the pastor's unfortunate statement in the first place. But, now that it suits his needs, he's all for the phrase.

Typical.

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A Charles McBush — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:52:23 GMT

Obama couldn't whip his way out of a Hefty bag. He's full of hot air, a big phony who says what he thinks people want to hear. The walls around him will soon come tumbling down.

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What is that all about? I realize that people tune out Obama when he's speaking, just as I tune out McCain. But at least once a day some right wing soothe sayer posts some variation of this.

Why not pick apart what he's saying? Instead of attacking the man? You might actually change a few minds.

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Jim Peru IN — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:52:55 GMT

wE ARE CLOSE TO ELECTING A MAN WHO HAS RUN NOTHING BUT HIS MOUTH OVER A WAR HERO THAT WAS TORTURED FOR 5 YEARS. DAVID ANDERS, TEXAS

McCain seams to be a decent man but when he defends the policies of King George Bush he loses all creditability. As it has been said crashing a plane does not qualify you to be POTUS. Hell you put one dumb pilot in the Whitehouse and look how that turned out. Obama may have a big mouth but he also has big ears and that is all I care about I’m tired of deaf leaders.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

The Don, Missouri — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:58:04 GMT

“‘Because of the surge we were able to go out and protect that sheik and others. And it began the Anbar awakening,’ McCain said, referring to the U.S.-backed revolt of Sunni sheiks against al-Qaida in Anbar province. ‘I mean, that's just a matter of history.’.....

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Leave it to McCain to forget the chronological order of events. He forgot to say '' I mean I drove that tanker myself, heck! I coined the phrase 'The Awakening'.

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Adam, St. louis — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:01:23 GMT

All these comments about gaffes? What for? I guess you people have never mis-spoken about a topic? All your complaining about it tells me is that all you require in a President is the ability so speak without error. Wait, that is what we have in Obama. I will give him credit where it is due, He sure can talk like he knows everything, shame he hasn't accomplished anything. Kind of like how 2 years ago, everyone thought Pelosi was the greatest female politician in the world. What???? all she does is talk too? No way! That good old Democratic Congress has worked wonders hasn't it?

Point taken. Nevermind.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Ponzi, Monterey, CA — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:04:08 GMT

WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE MORALS IN THIS COUNTRY? WE ARE CLOSE TO ELECTING A MAN WHO HAS RUN NOTHING BUT HIS MOUTH OVER A WAR HERO THAT WAS TORTURED FOR 5 YEARS... DAVID ANDERS, TEXAS

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Really? You prefer the morals of one who would divorce his wife on her deathbed to marry a trophy wife? Really? Stop shouting...you're confusing stance is loud and clear without the caps lock on.

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:08:48 GMT

DAVID ANDERS from Texas- you can't be serious. Obama and McCain both have a significant amount of legislative experience. Neither have run anything except campaigns and Obama is much more adept. Yes McCain served his country in battle, while Obama only served his country in the community. But why would we decide who is going to run the country based upon miltary service. And if we did, we could find someone more distinguished than McCain. Obama would never say God D--- Ameirca (even if this country chose to elect another intellectually challenged baffoon over him. What kind of patriot are you to say that you would? Ask yourself where that kind of hatred comes from? Obama has also devoted his life to serving this country. What have you done that went beyond your own self interest?

Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack

susan denver, co — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:09:32 GMT

A quick trip to the middle east does not make one experienced. Even if he has been crowned the prince of the democratic party.Obama continues to be unimpressive, no matter what the news media says.