Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

the Pajama Pundit — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:31:46 GMT

Gloves coming off in 3... 2... 1...

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Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

karen bourland overland park ks — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:34:46 GMT

Yes John McCAin who knows nothing about econmics can severely hurt this country. Why Because of lobbyists who run this country. Wake up America, we cannot allow this kind of suffering and hoplessness to exist in this country. No little girls future should already be decided by stupid people like McCAin and lobbyists running this country. Go Obama

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

banko — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:35:13 GMT

McCain Bush Economic Differences? Gov. Mark Sanford draws a blank on McCain accomplishments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0b59Jlbq1M&eurl

The Mittster draws a blank on McCain accomplishments
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/5/195717/9352/211/563201

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

matt — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:36:16 GMT

But voters don't look into all of the facts. That's why they bought McCain's attack ads and the Obma Muslim rumor. So this could be very good.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

twocanpete — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:37:01 GMT

This ad is perfect. Now if Hillary doesn't steal the nominmation from Obama in Denver he'll have it made.
http://twocanpete.blogspot.com

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GA GUY -- McCain Continues to Diminish Our Country!! — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:38:46 GMT

McCain = USED CAR SALESMAN

OBAMA = 'LEMON' LAW ENFORCEMENT

How many times in the past 8 years have Republican "Plans" that looked good at the time based upon false premises and leading rethoric; blown up in our faces??!! OHIO ? DHL is just another example.

This country is nothing without the buying power of our people. People without jobs DO NOT HAVE BUYING POWER!!

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Marcel, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:39:23 GMT

Way to hit back Obama. Keep telling the truth about McCain and what he is real about.

Obama/Hagel 08 Real Unity

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

TheC — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:40:46 GMT

Yes.. they can be blamed. Because its a pattern in Washington DC - especially among Republicans - where lobbyists have too much influence. Corporations have less and less interest in the local communities and their lobbyists make sure that the voices of those local communities are drowned out in DC. John McCain was influenced by lobbyists and now the lead corporate lobbyist in that deal actually runs his campaign. The message here is clear. When you have a campaign run by corporate lobbyists, the interest of American communities will not be first in that administration.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Elena, Pocatello, Idaho — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:41:20 GMT

Regardless of the "is this really a smoking gun" issue, I'm just impressed at how this once again demonstrates how organized and locally connected the Obama campaign really is. I know this is only one example: Obama is tailoring marketing to local markets/local issues. When we talk about swing states, doesn't it usually boil down to one metro area, or one region in a state that could make a huge difference. To me, the ability to tailor advertising to local issues that resonate with that area (but may or may not matter anywhere else) is incredibly savvy.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

David, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:44:34 GMT

You may not be able to make a direct connection, but it fits the narrative that has proven true throughout his career - John McCain doesn't care about working people. John McCain is a rich, elitist celebrity who wears $500 shoes. The closets of many of the poor folks in Wilmington probably do not have $500 worth of clothes in them. McCain is not a real American.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

laughaday — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:47:15 GMT

Not exactly a smokin gun? R U Kidding Me?
S is for shill FR

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

donna — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:48:03 GMT

McCain, and Davis opened the way for this disaster when they threw open the door for foreign ownership of DHL. It was only a matter of time before the other shoe would drop. They should have gone for a solution that would have helped the people for the long haul. Short fixes don't give people real security. McCain is all about bandaids, and 'psycholgical' relief.

Even his military focus is easily pulled from one war to another. (Don't worry Iran, McCain has bigger fish to fry now as Russia distracts him). Can it get any better for him than that? Any nation who fears McCain's agression now has a strategy to escape his warmongering agenda. Throw out some other country like a frisbee. He'll chase it.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Nj — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:48:18 GMT

YES!!!!
Time to knock Mermaid Man OUT
I LOVE IT

we dont want no Mr Softee. Obama is no puch over Mc Stupid

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:51:03 GMT

Good add time to grab GOP and the rethuglicans by the throat!

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

donna — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:51:45 GMT

First Read,

Do your readers some good, and post this. I've tried numerous times before, as you well know. If just one of your devotees is helped, isn't that reason enough to air this comment?

Nashville_fan; Capt Smash; Diane, Illinois; Andrea, NY; Wanda, Florida; Feisty Redhead; Rodney Gaithersburg, MD; Clara, Kansas City, MO; CA, Tuscaloosa AL; Matt T. Burger..(who made me chuckle with his, ’who is donna ’? inquiry); Brian M. De; Beth, Denton, TX; Beverly in Chicago; Pat, Boston, MA; Chris, Dorr, MI; Steven, Highland Ranch.

I appreciate your kind words, as well as, all of my friends at First Read who feel empathy for what my family is going through. May G-D’s mercy, and blessings be upon you, and all those whom you love. Amen.

I believe I can speak for myself, and Beth of Denton Texas, in strongly encouraging everyone to have a colonoscopy screening if you have reached the age of 50. If you have a family history of such problems, you should be seen at age 40. Please don’t ignore this advice. I believe the following comment is relevant, due to the recent loss of Mr. Tony Snow to the world of politics.

My husband, who happened to be free of symptoms, was also diagnosed with colon cancer through a routine colonoscopy four years ago. We both had dragged our feet about having the test for years. He also needed to see a Urologist about his prostate, but resisted that as well. By the Grace, and Mercy of G-D, however, our daughter, (who is a Doctor ), finally convinced us to follow the prescription of our Primary Care Physician, and we went for colon screenings. The cancerous results of my husband’s colonoscopy led him to see a Urologist the Thursday before his colon surgery, scheduled for Friday. The following Monday he had a prostate biopsy. A small sliver of cancer was found there as well. The glorious news is that with routine testing, his cancers were caught very, very early. Neither chemotherapy, nor radiation treatments were required after either of his surgeries. He is completely cured.

I begged my Dad, and practically everyone I spoke to back then to have a colon screening. Thankfully some did. Sadly my Father was not among them.

As our friend Leon has shared with us, if you are not adequately insured, or wealthy, the price of a colonoscopy may not be manageable for you. (May G-D bless our underprivileged with Universal Healthcare. Amen). Either way, eating yogurt, lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains everyday will help with cancer prevention. A complete list of cruciferous cancer-fighting foods such as onions, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, beta-carotene rich tomatoes, and carrots, etc., can be found on the internet. Maureen Salaman, a Christian, wrote a book entitled, ‘Nutrition: The Cancer Answer’, which lists 164 cancer-blocking agents in foods. Also, coral calcium in known to make the body’s PH less acidic, and more alkaline. Tests have shown that malignant tumors thrive in an acidic PH, but have stopped growing, and have even shrunk in a more alkaline PH. Look for a company called ‘Salaam’s Nutrition’ online. They have an excellent ‘coral calcium’ product from Okinawa chock full of many other vitamins, and minerals. ’Coral Calcium’ can also be found in ‘General Nutrition’, food supplement type stores. You should be aware that too much meat makes the body very acidic, so eat less. It is better not to ingest meat everyday. Fish, and beans are excellent sources of protein. Choose whole foods over processed meals, and snacks. Replace bad fats with olive, and sunflower oils etc. Drink lots, and lots of water. Regularity is paramount for a healthy digestive system.

Please forgive my preaching. I know that most of us know how to be healthier. I remember my burger loving husband, clad in a hospital gown, lying on a gurney, listening to his Doctors whisper in a corner, while waiting for them to officially tell us the terrible news that we had both guessed from their ominous behavior saying to me, “honey, when we leave here, I want to go get a salad“. It was a bit late, however. He had eaten himself into colon cancer; and I had sat back, and watched him do it. Thank G-D we have a chance to do better.

Not so long ago, early testing for cancer by way of a colonoscopy screening did not exist. Now that it does, I pray that as many of you as possible will avail yourselves of it. DON’T WAIT TO BE SYMPTOMATIC. By that time, it is usually too late.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Richard, Washington State — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:52:33 GMT

Is this a "negative" ad?

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

candi — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:54:31 GMT

It is time this country accepts that McCain and the Republicans are for their kind. They will do everything possible for those close to them or who provide financial aid to them. They view this country as their own private playground where they will do as they please without concern of who they may hurt in the long run. The condition this country is in right now is the result of republican attitudes and looting in the past.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

subgruvet, ok — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:56:39 GMT

The maverick...Ha! Maverick for McBlinky is just a nice way to say he's a screw-up. Screwed up at Annapolis, screwed up flying jets, screwed up getting involved with Chas. Keating, screwed up his marriage, is said to have screwed up and beat Cindy, and doesn't give a screw about average American workers. Vote Obama.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Todd, NC — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:57:26 GMT

Powerful ad.. if you are going to attack someone.. this is how you do it.. this is not dirty it simply points out McCain's involvment and also you may not that McCain recently went back to Wilmington OH to talk to these very people about the consequences of this bad deal...

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Houston — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:59:16 GMT

"But is that a smoking gun? Not exactly. The Plain Dealer also pointed out that the acquisition 'resulted in expansion, not retraction' and 'several Wilmington civic leaders said that what happened in 2003 created an economic gain for their community, lasting several years.'" .
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And crystal meth makes you feel REALLY good. And then it kills you. Kind of the same deal here with turning over American businesses to foreign entities. This ad is legitimate, especially in comparison to the garbage that McCain is churning out about Paris Hilton and "The One," which didn't seem to raise any concerns about fairness at FirstRead.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:59:48 GMT

Is the Obama ad fair? A lot closer to being so than half the McCain ads.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Larry IN. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:02:07 GMT

Please show me any final results that McCain has done in his 71 yrs. on this earth that turned out good.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Joe Reed, Miami, FL — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:03:11 GMT

Obama is for the People of America. As a lifelong Republican, I am proud to be an Obama supporter.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Nashville_fan — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:03:17 GMT

Why don't we just absolve John McCain for every decision he's ever made right now and get it over with? Geez.

Checkered military record?
Forget about it.

Backroom deals and favors for friends?
Long time ago.

Positions he took on Monday that he forgot on Wednesday?
Just a gaffe.

Lobbyists running his campaign and effecting his positions on the economy and foreign policy?
Not a problem - it's just McCain being McCain!

Here's what I don't understand - how is it that the media finds it perfectly acceptable to hold Senator Obama responsible for things printed in a church bulletin that he didn't help write or edit, but John McCain is not responsible for the things that HE and his CLOSEST ADVISORS say and write?

P.S. Why isn't the media demanding that John McCain "reject and denounce" the lie filled book that is being agressively pushed on conservative TV and talk shows?

Why does he get to benefit from these lies and then act like he had nothing to do with it?

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Obama and Biden 08 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:03:56 GMT

It is time a Democrat hit back against the crap the GOP has been putting out. In the 2004 campaign that wuss Kerry didn't fight back and look what it got him and us.

When exposed and standing bare in front of the nation McCain isn't as fluffy and straight shooting as he claims but just another lying hypocrite like so many others in his party.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

tim, miami — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:04:40 GMT

yes, they can be held accountable for an action that when carried out led to job loss and insecurity. that is why we need obama.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:05:17 GMT

Can McCain and Davis be held responsible for this mess?

ABSO-freakin-LUTELY

Effective ad... I'm really liking what I'm seeing come out of the Obama camp these days.

Could this article be any more apologetic for McCain? And whose analysis is this, NBC's or Cleveland Plain Dealer's?

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

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SUSAN, AR — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:07:29 GMT

THANK YOU DHL EMPLOYEES FOR NOT LETTING JOHN MCCAIN OFF THE HOOK. HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN PUTTING THIS DEAL TOGETHER IN 2003 AND HIS LOBBYISTS NOW HE WANTS TO ASK CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE WHAT HE DID/

JOHN MCCAIN NEVER ONCE THOUGHT ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO THE EMPLOYEES OF DHL AND THE TOWN OF 12,000. TALK ABOUT POOR JUDGEMENT

A TOWN OF 12,000, BY ANY REASONABLE AND PRACTICAL PERSONS THOUGHT PROCESS WOULD KNOW THAT IF ANYTHING HAPPENED TO THIS TOWN'S JOBS, THE TOWN WOULD BE SHUT DOWN.

WHAT WAS MCCAIN THINKING, BETTER YET HE WAS NOT THINKING IT WAS ALL ABOUT HIS LOBBYISTS AND THE MONEY, GREED, GREED, GREED.

WHEVER THE LOBBYISTS ARE BILKING AMERICANS OUT OF MONEY AND SINKING THE ECONOMY INTO THE ABYSS YOU WILL FIND, JOHN MCCAIN.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Richard, Washington State — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:07:31 GMT

Didn't Airborne Express have to say "yes", too? Yes, their shareholders agreed to the deal.

Didn't Airborne Express operate out of Wilmington (the hub of a company that was headquartered in Seattle, WA)since at least the mid-1990's, not just since 2003? Yes, that's true.

Didn't the company keep operating out of Wilmington for an additional 4-5 years after the deal in which Airborne Express shareholders agreed to sell the company to DHL?

Isn't it possible that the deal extended Wilmington's position as a hub for longer than might have otherwise been the case without the "influence" of McCain?

Isn't it possible that Airborne Express was intending to sell to someone else in 2003 and that DHL was the best deal for the company, stockholders and employees at the time?

Why is Obama suddenly anti-foreign?

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Curious George — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:08:09 GMT

This has already been disputed Obamabots. The woman whose voice is used in the radio ad asked the Obama campaign to stop running it. They continued to. Why is Obama praised for negative ads and McCain excoriated for them?

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Confused IDTT, Laurel, MD — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:09:46 GMT

The question that really needs to be asked is "Did Barack Obama cause more harm to Americans by talking to 200,000 Germans as John McCain and Charlie Black did talking to 1 German company?" You don't have to be Ms Cleo to know what the 8,000+ people from Ohio would answer.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

jackie, NY — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:11:20 GMT

AND THE MCCAIN LOBBYING CAMPAIGN GOES ON TAKING THIS ECONOMY UNDER, STANDING AND SUPPORTING BIG OIR AND CORPORATIONS. JUST LEAVE THE "LITTLE GUY" TO FEND FOR HIMSELF

OVERVIEW OF THE LOBBYISTS RUNNING JOHN MCCAIN’S CAMPAIGN

John McCain had the nerve to bring the Public the Voters Phil Gramm ((lobbyist) his Chief Economic Advisor the Architect of the EnronLoope Hole responsible for these High Gas Prices at the pump by putting through Deregulation Legislation on behalf of the oil company and Enron.

Gramm is also author of the SUBPRIME MORTGAGE CRISIS
Gramm's wife worked for Enron and made Millions of dollars while the hardworking employees of Enron lost their jobs, homes, pension, life savings, Healthcare and everything but the shirt on their backs while Gramm enjoyed the fruits of his labor.

John McCain brought Charlie Black (lobbyist) described by newspapers as having the most “UNSAVORY CLINETS” DICTATORS, RAPISTS, AND THE LIST GOES ON
John McCain Campaign Manager, Rick Davis (lobbyist) & John McCain helped DHL to get the deal that costing Ohio 8,000 jobs to go over seas and SHUT THE TOWN DOWN BECAUSE THEY WON’T HAVE MONEY TO AFFORD BASIC HUMAN SERVICES, NOW THEY ARE “SORRY”

Top McCain adviser lobbied for nation of Georgia

By Greg Gordon | McClatchy Newspapers

Georgia has paid Scheunemann's firm, Orion Strategies, LLC, nearly $900,000 since 2004, including $200,000 for an eight-month contract that began on May 1, two weeks after McCain issued a strong statement criticizing Russia and supporting Georgia.

John McCain's chief foreign policy adviser, Randy Scheunemann, is known for his aggressive posture on foreign policy, having served as an architect of the Iraq war and, more recently, a fierce supporter of and lobbyist for the former Soviet nation of Georgia. Also arrested for a Gun Violation On Capital Hill.

John McCain helped end the career of Christian Coalition leader Ralph Reed with a 2006 Senate investigation of Reed's extensive work with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff helping casinos shut down competition. Now McCain is doing a fundraiser with Reed -- and it's reviving scrutiny of the way McCain handled the Abramoff investigation.

NO WONDER PHIL GRAMM SAYS AMERICANS ARE A BUNCH OF “WHINERS” HE KEEPS GETTING AWAY WITH RUNNING A CAMPAIGN OF LOBBYISTS WHO ARE OUT TO STRIP THE ORDINARY AMERICAN.

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Dan, Elba, NY — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:12:41 GMT

I agree with Obama's strategy. Pick the real issues that you can exploit and come out swinging instead of tossing mud and see what sticks like John McCain does. I'm sure with the big set of stones that they have the McCain people will be outraged that Obama is going negative.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Chris (Canada) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:13:54 GMT

There are factual elements in this ad and it makes sense compard to the P and B's AD. This is not personal attack i like it. It speaks vol.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Diane from Illinois — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:16:27 GMT

Since the media doesn't (or won't) report the truth about McCain, I guess the campaign will just have to do it! Glad to see my donation dollars at work! I've noticed the Obama camp has kicked it up a notch; people need to hear about the "real" John McCain.

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Tray, Halifax Co., VA. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:16:43 GMT

Marcel, I like the idea of an Obama/Hagel "Real Unity" ticket. Lets come together America !!!!!

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

bill c, tampa, fl — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:17:47 GMT

This is twice this month we've heard about McCain and his Lobbyist cronnies in action. 1st it was the country of Georgia when his campaign cronnie was paid to do whatever, now those poor folks in Ohio are going to lose their DHL jobs..I bet there are more lobby deals in his closet. We just have to find them!!!!!!!

Obama puts DHL issue to TV ad

Beth, Denton, TX — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:19:42 GMT

These ads show Obama's superior campaigning. He's hitting McCain on the economic issues - nothing personal, although it shows a lack of moral judgment by McCain in using so many lobbyists in his camp.

Note this article showing how closely tied McCain is with the president of Georgia, especially his point of NEVER surrendering:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26216434/

See this video of McCain (re: Iraq)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weiaseyyFiw

Also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tihd3W-YaSc&NR=1