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Joyce Shaw — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:55:58 GMT

Palin is a nut. She suppose to be a CHRISTEN well if she is GOD will deal with her. When a person digs a ditch you have to dig to. Obama will be the next PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Palin and McCain can not stop it.

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Women Speak Out On Palin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:57:10 GMT

To see real videos of real women discussing their reactions to Sarah Palin & the misuse of gender issues in this year's presidential race, please take a look at the following blog (& forward to all your friends, family & open-minded folk at large): www.speakoutonpalin.blogspot.com

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Danny N.C. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:57:37 GMT

The more negative they get, the more money that pours in for Obama and the larger the army of volunteers becomes. Keep it up sink what is left of your sinking ship Mavericks.

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Why stop there? — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:57:39 GMT

Excuse me, but if Palin is criticizing Obama for his "acquaintence" with Ayers, then why stop there. Why not condemn the university for hiring him? Why not condemn the students that take his classes? Why not condemn Ayers? Why not condemn Clinto for pardoning him? Why not condemn anyone who has crossed paths with Ayers?

Not only that, but if you listened her over the weekend, she kept saying why hasn't anyone discussed this? Well, it just goes to show that she if fact doesn't read newpapers. If she did, she would've known we've talked about this until Hannity was blue in the face!

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Jonathan, Houston, TX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:57:43 GMT

Who really cares what sarah says? If she is too dumb to realize that after mcain losses and her term in alaska ends, so does her political career. so please continue to dig a hole with thoses heels and continue to write checks your lipstick can not cash and when you and first dude are back in alaska you will at least be able to enjoy the success of an Obama administration.

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Hockey Puck Palin's Mouth — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:58:08 GMT

Excuse me missy but when you stop dodging that subpoena and then tell us about your "palling" around with AIG (you and first dude) then you can start bringing up associations. And seriously...anyone with footage on hand of having the hands of a witch doctor laid on them is in no position to go "there" about Rev. Wright. But hey...if the lipstick and stilettos fit. LOL

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Jodi, Miami, FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:58:20 GMT

How can Joe Lieberman stand next to Sarah Palin!? What a sellout . . .

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Bullwinkle J. Moose, Moosylvania — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:59:20 GMT

Gov. Palin, you should know better than anyone that you can't make moose burgers outta moose sh$t!!

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FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:59:21 GMT

McCain/Keating 08

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judy ovilla tx — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:59:32 GMT

When MSM..not just MSNBC and Bill Maher start showing that "witch doctor video of Palin"...game over!!!

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VA Bob — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:59:47 GMT

Who would expect any less? This is what redneck white trash does when it gets cornered.

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Nashville_fan — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:59:49 GMT

*yawn*

What is left to be said about either of these issues?

I thought Sarah Palin said that the McCain/Palin ticket wasn't interested in "looking back to the past" at the VP debate?

Guess they decided to make an exception, huh?

Too bad the facts aren't on their side - AGAIN!

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Kevin Denton, Tx — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:03 GMT

Keep it up, PLEASE, McPalin. the more the repugnant ones keep going for the lowest-common-denominator negative route, the better it is for the good guys. Plus, that opens it up for Barack to go for the nuclear-option of the 'Keating 5'. Be careful, McPalin. Time to put stakes those vampires' hearts...

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Libratine — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:15 GMT

Just like trying to raise Reagan from the dead, Rev Wright and Ayres are simply old news. Besides this just brings to the forefront that Sarah has her own pastor problem. The McCain Campaign is so poorly run - no wonder conservatives have been seen publicly bailing out. Nobody wants to go down the drain with McCain.

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Nj — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:30 GMT

WTF. What about her seccesionist ties???
This has become a JOKE by McCain
he is a COWARD..
Mr Tough guy has kis Lady sidekick out there smearing Obama.
He is a WIMP

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KARL ROVE — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:01:04 GMT

WE ARE NOW WITNESSING THE END OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. KEEP THE MUD SLINGING GOING JOHN AND SARA, YOUR DOING A GOOD JOB, AT WHAT YOU DO BEST.

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Chris B, Erie PA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:01:49 GMT

The only thing I have learned about Sarah Palin since her introduction as John McCain's running mate is that she is one savvy politician. The only consistent position and goal she has held since running for city council in Wasilla to the current campaign is her drive for ever increasing amounts of power. Do whatever it takes. Appoint as many cronies as possible(unqualified HS friends to high positions in state government). Say anything to get elected. Throw anyone under the bus. Her positions in Alaska are ones of political opportunity, not consistent ideology(windfall profits Tax on Oil Companies). Today, her ambition has blinded her from her own ridiculousness and hypocrisy. She is a tabula rasa, which I think excites the neoconservatives/neostraussians more than anything. The fact that she was speaking with William Kristol over the weekend frightens me even more. That wing of the Republican party's sole goal is domination and submission of others. For that reason, and that reason alone, I could never vote for a ticket whose sole ambition from what I can tell is power, not the welfare of the people she is trying to get votes from.

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Lou — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:11 GMT

don't throw stones if you live in a glass house...or 8 of them...Keating 5,trooper gate etc....

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Steve (Bethesda, MD) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:14 GMT

Someone please tell this woman that the Dow is down 500 points and people are worried about their savings, retirement, job, etc. They don't care about the fact that Obama said hi on the street to a guy who did some bad stuff 40 years ago.

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Citizen of Rome — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:29 GMT

For someone so focused on the future, she seems to be a one trick pony.

(Love the whiners and delusionals who claim you screen all the right winger posts. Note to whiners: InSane / Failin' are impossible to defend by rational people.)

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Mike, Dallas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:43 GMT

I am a proud Republician, but am saddened by the negative direction that Palin and McCain are taking. As a single father with sole custody of my son, I am much more concerned about my job, my 401-k, my country and the economy... than tired guilt by association" character assinations to tear down Mr. Obama. My party is desperate, and will lose this election if we go to the dark side with negative, Rovian, attack ads. We Americans are sick of this!

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McPalin, Houston TX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:02:48 GMT

Media stop giving Palin a free ride on Trooper Gate, Witch Dr!!!!! And her taxes!!!!! Its up to the media to bring out the truth and not support the lies!!!! Where is your back bones!!!!

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:12 GMT

No surprise that "Simpleton" Sarah has to change her clueless wording because she has lied about Obama's relationship with Ayers. I laugh because this week we're going to hear about Troopergate, unless she managed to pack the Alaskan Supreme Court with her stooges. Hey how about that whacky witchdoctor pastor of hers? He couldn't even spot her as a witch when he was laying hands upon her.

Hey It's the Economy Stupid! Heckuva job Gerogie and johnny, just look at how you've wrecked our economy with your deregulation and total lack of oversight. So nice to see another Black Monday on Wall Street in order to keep the campaign focused on the economy.

So hypocrtitical that the wicked witch is yapping about Obama palling around with a terrorist when she and her aged false patriot running mate are the real terrorists who are the greatest threat our secular democracy.

Go Obama/Biden 08/12!

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Thomas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:14 GMT

I'd say she is being backed up by a barrage of counter punches!

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Bailey Quarters, Twin Cities, MN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:19 GMT

These false attacks on Obama are disgusting. However, what is worse is Sarah Palin's association with witchcraft "protection", associating with separatists, anti-homosexuality prayer and hypocrisy. Not only will she not become the VP, I doubt she'll get re-elected to her current position as AK Governor.

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Smartest Guy in the room — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:26 GMT

Where's the headline post about the release of the Keating 5 documentary? KeatingEconomics.com

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K, charlotte, NC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:30 GMT

What a "nutt_...of course Im talking about Gov. Palin

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betty, Havasu, arizona — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:43 GMT

Gov. Palin is not helping her personal political career much. I believe she would be better off if she just stuck to the issues, win or lose, and go from there. She did have a future in politics, but not sure now

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Eyckie — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:44 GMT

Palin in under investigation for corruption. Her husband belongs to a party that wants to separate from the USA. He is a traitor and moose girl is a criminal and a moron. She has nothing to lose by slinging mud at Obama because whether she's aware of it or not, her days are numbered to what, 28 now? After that the Republicans will toss her in the trash because there will be no career moves for her after this.

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Ken, Sterling, VA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:03:56 GMT

Thank you for fairly reporting Palin's own pastor problems in response to bringing up Jeremiah Wright. Should Wright feature into McCain ads or stump speeches, please ensure this goes on the network as well, beyond Olbermann and Maddow.

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Ed, San Antonio — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:02 GMT

Sarah, can you explain McBush and his relationship with the "Keating 5?"

Sarah, can you explain why you refuse to cooperate with the investigators in "Troopergate"?

Sarah, can you explain why McBush did NOT vote for the new "Webb Admendment"?

Sarah, can you explain your relationship with the "Witch Hunting/Lay Hands On" idiot from Kenya?

By Golly, betcha can't explain anything. Wink, Wink!

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CT Ida — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:15 GMT

Yeah, former. Just like Osama bin Laden is a "former" foreign terrorist.

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AJ, Union City, ca — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:41 GMT

If she wants to go that route, then she will get reamed. She should not forget that even her family is fair game now. Her daughter being a unwed teenage mother, her association with witch hunting priest. look for attacks on those lines from outside groups. She wants it rough, then that is what she will get

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thats a fact jack — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:50 GMT

palin thinks any lie is fair gasme but no gotcha questions from anybody is allowed to be asked of her.

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Marcus, Chicago — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:55 GMT

You have to wonder if Palin really doesn't know any details of the Ayers story, or whether she does and prefers not to allow them into the argument. Obama came into contact with Ayers working on a project that resulted in devolving certain controls of Chicago public schools to local parent councils rather than the system's school board. Phew...that's radical sh__.

Considering that Palin's the one on the stump using quotations from anti-Semites (Pegler) and using a quote from Reagan that was his argument against Medicare, she should be a little careful about going down this road.

Go back to Alaska and testify in front of the commission investigating your ethics, Gidget, and leave national politics to the grownups.

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Phyllis Cox, Rio Rancho, NM — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:06:02 GMT

Sarah Palin has taken womens credibility to a new low! I, as a woman that came from very strong roots and a mother of exceptionally smart daughters that have made it in this mans world, am dishearted that John McCain and his under-qualified running mate have sunk to this degree.

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thats a fact jack — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:06:23 GMT

mccant is best friends with BUSH and we all know what BUSH has done to destroy AMERICA.

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Lifeline — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:06:58 GMT

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Stella, Tucson` — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:06:59 GMT

This woman is so stupid she can't even see that after they lose the election on 11/4, her political "career" is toast. If she thinks she stands 1/2 a chance on her own in '12, after losing re-election to Governor of AK, she's even dumber than she looks.

This idiot woman has been a singular wrecking ball to the advancement of women everywhere.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:10 GMT

I work with all kinds of morons. Some who plan on voting for the McCain/Palin ticket - that by no means implicates me in their stupidity, does it?

You can pick your friends; but often not your family or your co-workers - unless you own the place, I guess.

Which makes Bruce from Overland Park an even more shady character. I guess part of a down turn economy is a complete lack of trust for your employees?

I screw off at work occassionally; but when my deadlines come up - I meet them and put in many hours to do so. Such is the cyclical nature of project oriented industry.

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Sucky Sarah - go home — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:20 GMT

I'm getting sick of this female pit bull, with or without lipstick she's vicious.

Give us ONE reason to put your science and fact challanged beauty queen @ss in there?

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Steve in Portland — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:20 GMT

LOL! Who is in charge at the McCain campaign? Anybody? Is McCain even still alive? Did he quietly pass away over the weekend? Good Lord! If McCain is depending on Palin to win him the Whitehouse, then he's in serious, serious trouble! LOL!

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paul of Winston-Salem, NC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:25 GMT

This strategy by McCain and Pailin is so stupid and flawed it will only result in a McGovern-like result for them and the GOP. This election could place in the GOP in the wilderness for years.

McCain and Pailin need to talk about their plans to help America survive this crisis and move forward. And, tax cuts will not fix the problems we face.

I realize they have very few arrows in their quiver, but this is not one of them.

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Levi, Chicago, IL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:27 GMT

I don't think Gov. Palin realizes the blowback she faces, not only from Democrats, but from Republicans who are already angered that her incompetence and unpreparedness is helping to cost them an election. I think having HER question McCain's judgment -- "I guess that would be a John McCain call" -- only further annoys conservatives disappointed/disgusted with her while reinforcing doubts in the rest of our minds about just how "in charge" she will be. Plus, if she's already talking to Bill Kristol, then in my mind, the Neocon Serpent is already making its way into the Eden of Palinworld. I hope Americans are ready to turn this page. http://enough2008.blogspot.com/2008/10/is-mccainpalin-campaign-lying-about.html

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J. Richter — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:07:28 GMT

How sad for this country. A young man gets a chance to head a board of an education committee he takes it. Its growth. He assumes non felons are not on the board with him and there are not (by law). That is the job of those running the board. Nobody gets a new job and starts to ask if any of his colleagues did something despicable years ago. You just work with them. I'm not going to ask that is a google interview or any other.

It is our chance to get rid of this kind of politics once and for all. Lets rid ourselves of the philosophies that have the last 8 years given us Iraq, Katrina, and nearly the end of our economy as we know it. No more dunces heading the presidency (894 out of 899 in naval class and D+ presidents). I also do not want to know about Keating, or Wright, or Alaska Independence Party. Unless any direct connection can be shown of sympathy with any of those activities right now and there can not - in pronouncements past or present or in action. Enough of guilt by association or no one will be clean.

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Barbara Middletown, NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:08:11 GMT

Message to Sarah Palin--SHUT UP--at this moment I'm watching the DOW plunge more than 500 points. More people are losing the funds in their 401k that they need for retirement. 159,000 more people lost their job last week. I don't care that Obama has met unsavory people. The entire "political universe" is filled with unsavory people. Our entire economy is tanking and you're talking about trash. SHUT UP!!

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Former Republican in AZ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:08:41 GMT

Obviously Palin clearly does not understand the concept of "what goes around comes around". Very dangerous ground this woman is walking on - especially when you have a husband that was/is a member of a separatist group that wants to secede from the US. Talk about someone "who is not one of us"...and that is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

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Paul, Riverside, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:08:54 GMT

Pathetic!

The arguement is empty, just like McCain's campaign.

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Dorothy, Illinois — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:09:02 GMT

DISGUSTING!!!!! Are all those people who think Gov Palin is so sweet listening to, or reading what she says? Is hateful the new cute?

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just the facts — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:09:16 GMT

dicey? Rough? You would know, for christ sake, you couldn't name one piece of journalism that "shaped" your political views! You couldn't name one piece of legislation your "principle" backed that had regulation in it.

Anyone that thinks Palin knows her stuff needs to look no further than a question that has a follow up to it. She can answer a basic question, but once you ask her something of substance... she cracks like thawing thin ice.

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Mark,Seattle — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:09:43 GMT

A few points.

A.Sarah Palin said she was reading a NY times article the other day about Ayers. Pretty amazing that it was "the other day" because that article was published in September of 2001. She also must not have the mental fortitude to finish reading a story. The conclusion of the article stated that to call Ayers a friend is a lie at best. Barack was 8 years old when Ayers was part of the so called "terrorist group" and that Obama served on the same board with him and several other people for school reform. Hardly a "pal".

B. Let's talk about you Sarah. Two clips have recently surfaced on youtube and other sites. One shows the leader of the Alaska secesionist party(You know the one. Your husband was a member for 7 years and you continually courted them throughout your political career) saying that he hates America and would rather burn in hell than be buried under it's flag. The second shows you sitting in the front pew of a church you frequently attend nodding your head agreeingly while the pastor preaches about how Isreal deserves everything it gets because jews did not accept Jesus Christ.

C. My new favorite clip is of McCain in 2000 talking to reporters on the "Straight Talk Express". John said that any campaign that decides to go negative obviously does not have a grasp of the issues or a vision for America's future. The team he was referring too was Bush's campaign staff. Ironically all of those people are on McCain's staff today.

This desperate last ditch attempt won't work Johnny boy. Yea sure it gets morons like full moon all fired up but you already have the right-wing low information vote so why court them anymore? Facts don't lie and poll numbers grow for Obama every time an undecided voter sifts through the bull and starts to figure out that they agree with Obama's policy, thoughtfulness and even temper in the face of crisis. Good luck with your hate filled smear campaign. Like you said yourself in 2000. It shows us that you have no grasp of issues or a vision for America's future.

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Fair? — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:09:56 GMT

First Read, it's pretty clear that you will make sure that any attack on Obama (no matter how true) will sure to be met by an accompanying attack on McCain/Palin. Just reading the above and reiterating all the stuff on Palin is more evidence of that. Yet several of your postings which focused on attacks against McCain, never once countered (i.e."balance") with an attack against Obama/Biden. For a conservative to win an election they have to defeat both the liberals and the media since they are one and the same.
What is also clear is that the McCain camp is now labeled "desperate" for running "smear campaigns" against Obama for raising legitimate concerns over Obama's ties to extreme left leaning folks whose actions show disdain for America. And the Obama camp is perceived as "squeaky clean" for supposedly not doing the same. It's pretty easy to understand why....they have the media doing it for them. As a conservative I certainly don't expect the media to show favor to my candidate. But I also expect them to show objectivity in what they do report on and what they choose selectively not to report on. How is it that we know every little detail from Alaska about Palin (even the untruths) and yet you guys have never given us even close to the same level of coverage about Obama's background and his ties??

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kp, elverson, pa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:10:12 GMT

gosh darn it, wink, wink - I cant take any more of that woman...

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Republican policies and a republican administration have damned America — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:11:17 GMT

You know what? Look at the financial crisis right now and then tell me that Rev. Wright was wrong! I am a white methodist, but I do believe that America certainly is not being blessed!

Rev. Wright should not have said "G-d damn America" He should have said "Republicans damn America"

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Republican policies and a republican administration have damned America — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:11:57 GMT

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goodwin, arizona — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:12:12 GMT

Must see 13 minute video on Keating Economics that will be posted on the web @ 12:00 noon eastern time by the Obama campaign.

http://www.keatingeconomics.com/

No way/No How/No McCain/Palin ... No more lies - No more moronic incompetence ............ ENOUGH!!!!

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Palin Want A Cracker — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:12:48 GMT

Squwaaaaak! Not pals not pals. What John???? Passed on the street? OK..
Squwaaaak! Passed on the street passed on the street!
Awful man Awful man. Squwaaaaak!
We're Mavericks We're Hockey Moms....Squwak what? I'm a hockey mom! I'm a hockey mom.

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Betsy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:12:59 GMT

Palin does not know what she is doing, she let McCain destory her political aspirations. She has turned into a lier, and negative politician. SNL, did a great job on her. She has no substance the Republican Party could have done better. Now they are going to start using all the lies they have, this because they have nothing to lose. They are losing the election. Americans do not want to hear more negative stuff, we have enough with th e job lost and economy. We need to see a leader that talks about issues and how he is going to fix them.OBAMA/BIDEN 08

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Ryan, Charleston WV — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:13:00 GMT

This kind of character assassination sadly worked in 2004 when Kerry got swiftboated. However, Obama is counter punching hard (Keating 5 ads), and, more importantly, we are in economic turmoil.

McCain trying to "turn the page" on the economy when people's 401k's are plumetting and are worried to death about keeping their jobs is not going to be effective, and may even be very hurtful to his chances. \

I predict Obama takes a 15 point lead in major polls this week. This election is finished, thank goodness.

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008

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rain, raleigh nc — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:13:01 GMT

First Read should report on issues that matter. Not merely the rantings of an unqualified candidate which have been reported over and over again to be inaccurate. You continue to be stuck on "STUPID". The tail is wagging the DOG! Why are you allowing yourself to be manipulated by the McShame/Pain campaign? What about the Rolling Stone article on John McCain, Troopergate, anti-palin rallies in Alaska, etc. "IT's the ECONOMY STUPID"

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Cathy, Grove City Oh — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:13:22 GMT

If character is an issue in this election, Palin and McCain are helping Obama to become our next president by their sleazy attacks and childish lies. I once had respect for both Mccain and Palin but they have squashed any positive feelings that I once had.

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Woof, woof, grrrr. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:13:24 GMT

What's the difference between a pitbull and an undergdog?

A Joe Lieberman chew toy.

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jennyp — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:13:27 GMT

Mccain has his own terrorist, He's been Palling around with Gordon Liddy. He has received campaign donations from him this year. He has also had a fund raiser hosted by Liddy at Liddy's house.

Go to youtube: John Mccain's,thug, criminal, un-american

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sg, michigan — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:13:31 GMT

This guilt by association stuff is BS. Seriously, all businessmen, politicians and people in general have once associated with slimy characters.

Example: McCain has associated with Larry Craig. And there are many, many more examples in McCain's camp. Do the Republicans really want to go there?

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Barb, LA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:13:44 GMT

She has done more than jut "pal around" with questionable characters. This woman has no moral bearings whatsoever. She is casting a lot of stones from her all glass castle. She is married to a supporter of Alaska seceding from the USA. How patriotic is that? Invoking Rev. Wright when she SAT through an antisemitic sermon. She has a lot of nerve and a little brain.

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jesse St.Paul Minnesota — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:06 GMT

This pitbull has to do all she can to keep the troopergate questions from being asked, now that the truth may be closer to being released.By the tone of the repuks attacks they have only one thing in mind at thats to destract the attention from the ecnomonic conditions,heck it's only Monday morning and the market is down 500 points.So Rev Wright will be next and in weeks to come there will be a steady diet of there mud slinging,but hay when thats all you have to offer its all ya got!!!

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Republican policies and a republican administration have damned America — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:10 GMT

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Megan, Madison, WI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:15 GMT

Sad sad sad. Might I remind people that Palin was pretty cozy with a group of anti-American separatists in Alaska? She actively courted the group. Her husband was a member. That's a bit more "buddy buddy" than working with someone on a board. Of course Obama was "friendly" with Ayers. So was most of Chicago. Is Palin calling most of the city of Chicago a "friend to terrorists?" Isn't she a Christian? Doesn't she believe in forgiveness and second chances? Ayers has done nothing but good in his later adult life. Palin needs to go back to church...but preferably a different one than the one she's frequented before.

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Rob in Boston — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:20 GMT

John McCain always says "put country first". His pick of Sarah Palin was done for political reasons (woman, young, charismatic) and not for her qualifications (no foreign policy, economic, health care experience to lead this great country). SO John McCain is willing to betray his ideals and his country inorder to try to win an election. With all the other Republicans to pick from who are qualified (Romney, Rice, Lugar, Hutchinson etc) he picked someone who is clueless.

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zorba — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:34 GMT

PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULDN'T THROW STONES!!

FROM TPM:

Palin's Attack On Obama's Patriotism Legitimizes Questions About The Palins' Association With Group Founded By America-Hating Secessionist

By Greg Sargent - October 4, 2008, 4:55PM

Sarah Palin attacked Obama's patriotism today over his association with former Weatherman Bill Ayers -- a move that makes it perfectly legitimate to raise questions about the Palins' associations with a group founded by an Alaska secessionist who once professed his "hatred for the American government" and cursed our "damn flag."

In Colorado today, Palin seized on the big front-page New York Times story about Ayers and Obama, which concludes that the two men "do not appear to have been close," to launch her most vicious attack yet on the Illinois Senator -- a harbinger of what's to come.

"This is not a man who sees America as you and I do -- as the greatest force for good in the world," Palin said. "This is someone who sees America as imperfect enough to pal around with terrorists who targeted their own country."

If Palin is going to say this, it is now perfectly legitimate to point out that she repeatedly courted a secessionist group founded by someone who openly professed hatred of the American government, cursed our flag, and wanted to secede from the Union. Sarah's husband, Todd Palin, was a member of this group, which continues to venerate that founder to this day, for years.

As you already know, the group is the Alaska Independence Party, which sees as its ultimate goal seceding from the union. Todd was a member, with a brief exception, from 1995 until 2002, according to the Division of Elections in Alaska.

And though Sarah Palin herself was apparently not a member of this group, there's no doubt that she repeatedly courted this secessionist organization over the years. In 1994, Palin attended the group's annual convention, according to witnesses who spoke to ABC News' Jake Tapper. The McCain campaign has confirmed she visited the group's 2000 convention, and she addressed its convention this year, as an incumbent governor whose oath of office includes upholding the Constitution of the United States.

The founder of the AIP was a man named Joe Vogler. Here's what he had to say in a 1991 interview, only a few years before Palin attended its convention: "The fires of hell are frozen glaciers compared to my hatred for the American government."

He also said this: "And I won't be buried under their damn flag. I'll be buried in Dawson. And when Alaska is an independent nation they can bring my bones home."

Vogler has also said: "I'm an Alaskan, not an American. I've got no use for America or her damned institutions."

McCain apologists will argue that Sarah Palin was not a member of this group. But Obama wasn't a member of any Ayers anti-American group, either. And again, Palin repeatedly courted the AIP, and her husband was a member for years.

The main takeaway from today's Times story is that Obama's ties to Ayers are, if anything, less substantial than commonly alleged. So if the Ayers association means Obama "palled around" with "terrorists," as Palin put it today, surely Palin can be said to have "palled around" with a secessionist party whose founder openly professed hatred of America.

If Palin is going to directly question Obama's patriotism over his association Ayers, surely all these facts are now fair game and freshly relevant.

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Ron Indiana — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:51 GMT

Pitiful Palin lives with a separatist who wants Alaska to be independ from the United States. Now that's scary. McCain sold his soul to Charles Keating's money. That's sad.

Watch McCain's numbers drop...not as low as Bush, but in the low 40's. If he keeps this attack for a week, his recovery will be impossible.

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Pete - Albany, NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:14:54 GMT

Governor Palin must be able to see Afghanistan from her house. Otherwise, why would she call Afghanistan "our neighboring country"?

http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/10/05/in-slip-up-palin-calls-afghanistan-our-neighboring-country/

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Gene, Atlanta — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:12 GMT

Sarah - you and your lies and hypocrisy have got to go.

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Matt in Seattle — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:12 GMT

You can just smell the desperation. The republicans are going to lose in a landslide!

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Can't wait until Nov. 4th Atlanta,Ga — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:22 GMT

Let's not throw stones in a glass house Gov. Palin! Can we say "Troopergate"!! You will be lucky if they don't ask you to step down as Gov. after the investigation, or perhaps even "GO TO JAIL"! Let's not forget one very important thing here, Ayers's is a free man!! Keating is in "Jail"!!!!! You do the math STUPID!!

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Steve, Fair Haven NJ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:23 GMT

Barack "works" with 99 other member of the Senate including John McCain. By this twit's analogy, Obama's views are in lock step with all the other senators. I don't think this is relevant.....

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John Mehan, San Francisco, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:30 GMT

Obama was eight years old at that time in the timultuous 60's when Ayers was in the weather underground; I would guess Palin was about the same age. I doubt that Palin had ever heard of Ayers until McCain put her up to this.

Ayers is apparently rehabilited and is now a professor of education at the University of Illinois, Chicago; he has written or edited 15 books, mostly on education.

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Gene, Atlanta — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:31 GMT

Sarah - you and your lies and hypocrisy have got to go.

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Can't wait until Nov. 4th Atlanta,Ga — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:15:42 GMT

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Sharon, Charleston, SC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:06 GMT

William Ayers is a professor at the University of Chicago and his activities with the Weather Underground occurred when Barack Obama was 8 years old. The DOW fell below 10,000 today and John McCain's participation in the Keating Five when he was 58 years old is much more revelant to the future of the American people than Sarah Palin's latest gibberish! John McCain was sanctioned by the Senate for his participation as one of the Keating Five and wasn't sent to jail like his fellow pals and participants. It is believed he was let off the hook for his crimes due to his military history of being a POW. I believe he has already received enough mileage from his unfortunate time as a POW and we need to hold him to account for his continued policies that has given us a repeat at a larger scale of his savings and loan scandal and that bailout. The S&L scandal makes this most recent result of his policies look like small potatoes. We can't afford more of this, and will not be distracted by nonsense attacks on Senator Obama. NO MCCAIN/PALIN = LIAR/LIAR = BUSH/CHENY X 10.

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sharon Cocoa beach Florida — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:13 GMT

Listening to Palin makes my skin crawl. She is Trash, and need to go back to Alaska. John McCain must be out of his mind. So much for experience and age.

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mary beth,ithaca,ny — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:22 GMT

MSNBC-Do your job! Someone there has to have the decency to tell the your viewers that this woman is so utterly stupid. Johm McCain is bad enough, but Sarah Paylin as a possible President? God save us.

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Brent Hall, Goodlettsville, TN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:29 GMT

She and McCain are mindless. As all else has failed, nothing left but to attack. Bush's, Sr's MO toward Clinton, too, and we all know how that worked out.

May God help our next President

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jane — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:36 GMT

Six pack Palin out to discuss her husband's association with an Alaskan group who have voiced a desire to secede from the United States. Or maybe she should explain the role that McCain played as one of the Keating Five. Or maybe she'd like to elaborate on more of her dealings in Alaska, or offer us insight into Cindy McCain's addiction problems. When it comes to low politics the Republicans are the best. Gee, I wonder if I could build a coalition around those who smoke two packs of cigaretts a day and abuse little children?

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Brent Hall, Goodlettsville, TN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:36 GMT

She and McCain are mindless. As all else has failed, nothing left but to attack. Bush's, Sr's MO toward Clinton, too, and we all know how that worked out.

May God help our next President

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Stephen, NYC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:43 GMT

Issues people. The DOW is down nearly 500 pts, our economy is in the tank. What does anything in this election cycle have to do with Ayers. No more distractions! No more from the McCain camp! Get on board with Obama to fix this country for the future.

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Brent Hall, Goodlettsville, TN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:43 GMT

She and McCain are mindless. As all else has failed, nothing left but to attack. Bush's, Sr's MO toward Clinton, too, and we all know how that worked out.

May God help our next President

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Jereme, orlando, fl — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:50 GMT

1st! How does Palin have any room to talk when she is currently ducking her own investigation??? this chic trippin'

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Indie Woman in Denver — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:16:59 GMT

Funny how Palin has to keep backtracking on the incendiary remarks she made about Obama this weekend. Clearly McCain's campaign is in full-out win-at-any-costs mode. Meanwhile, I really don't think Palin shold get into a war about what went on in Obama's church... some of what's been reported about her church isn't exactly mainstream.

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Ann, Des Moines Iowa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Does anyone else sense a little desperation?

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Bill, Denver, Co — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:17:07 GMT

Nicely partisan. MSNBC Setting the standard. I like how you cursorily cover the accusations against Obama, and then pivot to attack Palin. I am sure Obama will let you into heaven.

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Brian M De — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:17:29 GMT

Can somebody please tell me how this woman has room to talk. Her pastor believe in witch hunts in Africa witch is like one of those lottery emails. She used to protest and block abortion clinics. She and her husband hung with that radical group that does not thing very highly of America. She is a hypocrite and a liar. She believes in censorship for religious reasons. Cronyism and pure abuse of power. She also wants to be the most powerful VP in history so may be that slip of the tongue when she sad the Palin /McCain adminstration was no slip. Or should it read Palin/McCain/ Palin

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just the facts — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:17:47 GMT

More good news for Obama... voters in FL won't be too happy about this tidbit

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/06/mccain-plans-to-cut-medic_n_132169.html

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D. Wesson, Chattanooga, Tennessee — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:17:59 GMT

I honestly don't believe the McCain/Palin ticket want to go there. Too many skeletons in their respective closets that I feel sure both want to keep under wraps. It just goes to show that the STUPIDS don't get it.

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Rick, NC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:18:11 GMT

I cannot believe this no nothing from Alaska with her weird religion (speaking in tongues is fake)and a husband who has actively campaigned for the secession of alaska from the union...this is very unpatriotic and sounds traitorous to me...how come you flag waving faux patriots on the right aren't all over this?

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Rhonda; Hilliard, Ohio — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:18:23 GMT

What exactly is the actack that the republicans are alleging against Obama regarding Ayers? Obama was in grammar school when Ayers was commiting illegal acts; so it isn't that he was a participant in the Weatherman Underground.

Has Obama supported or condoned Ayers conduct or ideals? Has he taken money, advice or support for his political career? What EXACTLY is the scandal? Spell it out or shut up about it?

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Kim W Virginia Beach, VA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:18:33 GMT

Note to McCain/Palin camp--instead of giving us 100 reasons not to vote for Obama, please come up with one reason, and one reason only to vote Republican this year. They are doing the country and voters a disgrace by not addressing the issues that are important. The Dow was down 575 today, and they want to inject Ayers or Rev Wright into this? Good luck with that.

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Ron Paul from California — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:18:48 GMT

Interesting that this slander against Obama is being used on the day that the World Stock Markets are crashing. What world is the McCAin Campaign living in? As for Sarah Palin, I find it interesting that she would be the attacker on this issue when her husband was a member of a radical political party in Alaska for over 5 years. That party advocated Alaska's independence from the USA.

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Trixie — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:18:51 GMT

What a twat

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Laura, Boston — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:19:01 GMT

You go Sarah...everybody is saying she has become the attack dog of the campaign. Generally that is the role of the VP to play attack dog while the candidate handles the issues.

Joe Biden (sorry for his loss by the way) has also been on the attack against McCain. It doesn't always sound so bad from him because he and John are good friends and he truly likes McCain. Most Dems do like McCain. He's worked with so many of them on such important issues.

Anyway, Sarah is doing just fine.

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Orinzal Williams, Atlanta, GA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:19:08 GMT

This is ridiculous. Here we go again! The repubs can't win on the issues that affect everyone so they decide to re-warm the BS from the primaries. John McCain is supposed to be an honorable man but he is proving that assumption wrong.

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JB — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:19:25 GMT

Palin has a witch doctor and attended a church where the pastor claimed the violence and terrorism in the middle east was "God's judgment" agaisnt the Jews for not accepting Jesus. And she was sitting there nodding in agreement when he said it.

Does she really want to go there?

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Matt D — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:19:36 GMT

Continuing to prove herself a hippocrite and a moron. Good job GOP. Lieberman is an opportunist who appears to have sold his soul for a taste of greater power.

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Changers2008, Newark,, DE — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:48:25 GMT

Palin...wake up!! Why are you letting McCain hide behind your skirt? Do you now know that once this election is over (Obama win of course)...McCain and his crew are going to toss you aside like a dirty dishrag!

I am so dissappointed that Palin has lost her way - she and McCain are going to lose!

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Chuck in Virginia — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:49:05 GMT

JUST SAY NO TO THE GEEZER AND GIDGET!

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Kent, Victoria, BC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:49:33 GMT

Sarah Palin has such appeal. She appeals to the bigot in each person's sinful nature through the bigot in her own sinful nature.

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Jake, KS — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:49:56 GMT

Ahhh, the smell of desperation.

When the current political climate shows you losing, just change the subject and question your opponent’s patriotism.

Sounds like the Republican strategy of the last eight years. This is Karl Rove politics at its finest.

Do they not understand that all of this was brought up back in the primaries by Sen Clinton's campaign.

We all know how that worked out for them.

I'm gonna have to say thanks, but no thanks to Gov. Palin and Sen. McCain. You betcha.

Obama/Biden 08

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Linda, Allen, TX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:50:54 GMT

Please First Read, publish some articles on Sarah's association with pastors who believe in witchcraft. There is video tape of this pastor laying his hands on Sarah while praying to rid her of the influence of witches. And, while you're at it, publish some articles about her husband's membership in the group that wants Alaska to secede from the United States. Sarah has certainly attended some of their events even if she, herself, is not a member. If we're going to do guilt by association, let's do it fairly.

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Bee in TN — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:53:46 GMT

I think the democrats should raise the adultery issue with McCain. What does the Christian right think about that sin? He cheated on his first wife, Carol Shepp, and their three children with Cindy and others. He was my husband's XO in the Navy at NAS Cecil Field. We knew him and Carol. We are not voting for him. Once a cheater, always a cheater. Plus, the democrats need to bring up that witchcraft church ritual that there is video of Palin taking part in. They should go after them, and not make the same the mistakes that Kerry made. GO OBAMA!!

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Kevin, ME — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:53:50 GMT

She mentioned that bringing up Wright is up to McCain...well didn't she just bring it into play? I'm sure the McCain crew is excited about the can of worms she just opened up!

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Paul - Boston — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:54:04 GMT

Doesn't she have enough to deal with - given her own "real" scandals?

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S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:54:45 GMT

This is beginning to look like the glass houses are about to come apart. If Palin had thought that people asked a lot of questions before, wait until this stuff about her church comes up in some 527 commercial. I can imagine the fury she will have over things like that. Or she could be one of those people that say, "Doesn't that happen in everybody's church where politics is talked about from the pulpit?" No, Palin it isn't and shouldn't be since houses of worship should focus on spiritual things that are above the mundane topic of politics.

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KC WC, PA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:54:55 GMT

It's pretty clear what Palin/McCain's strategy is here. McCain has no clout with the right and Palin has captured there somewhat limited imaginations. They want Barack to address Palin's (baseless and silly) comments and attacks directly. This way it gives Palin some sort of credibilty with conservatives for future reference. "See she's a maverick she stood up to Obama" I'm sure this is how they'll spin this. Team Obama is too smart for this and I'm sure they anticipated it. Palin is a pretty easy study, although most mediocre people who think they are smarter than everyone else often are. The Obama camp don't seem to be biting. No, I think, the more heat Palin tries to put on Obama the hotter it's gonna get for McCain. This is a dumb idea with four weeks left in this campaign and a crumbling U.S. economy.

Everyone out there who is all excited by the new polls try to stay focued. We all have to bum rush the polls on 11/4 and vote - Obama/Biden or better yet straight Democrat!

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John In Nebraska — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:55:38 GMT

This woman needs to be on Jerry Springer. What a red neck, white trash, nut case! She is perfect for that kind of dumb-it-down television!

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g'pa — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:55:51 GMT

Sarah "Mooseface Palin" you better worry about your troopergate scandal instead of trying to smear Obama. People can see right through you and your phony bullsh*t. Your poll numbers are fallin--you and old senile mccain are finished--live with it --toooooooo Bad.'

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rhoward, Elgin, SC — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:56:29 GMT

Gov. Palin's remarks show the level their campaign is willing to go to win. It's not like she and Sen. McCain have no skeletons in their closets.

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Tom, Edison, NJ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:57:27 GMT

<<"In 2004, [Kalnins] told church members if they voted for John Kerry for president, they wouldn't get into heaven. He told them, 'I question your salvation.'">>

Surely, Palin must have left the church after hearing such hateful talk, no?

Oh, she DIDN'T? How is this NOT as big a story as Rev. Wright then?

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wsm san diego — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:58:28 GMT

If you really object to these negative adds make a small donation to the elect Barack Obama campaign. Like a carpenter who hits himself with his hammer at some point he will learn not to hit himself or at least to be more careful. The campaign funds Barack has have become a major thorn in the craw of the RNC. I think that if they understand every time they run one of these adds they see contributions going to Barack they will have rethink there strategy and return to real issues

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wsm san diego — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:59:09 GMT

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Alley, Montgomery, AL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:59:22 GMT

Just FYI - There are women out there that support McCain/Palin and to suggest they are not "real women" is both sexist and demeaning. As far as elections being "God's Will" -how can we know if we're not listening to him - and its pretty obvious as a country we are not. This article was about Palin's comments regarding the association between Obama/Ayers not a forum for personal attacks- I'm ashamed at the troll like comments that are allowed by moderators on these forums. Personally a candidates associations to concern me as they do relate to his character as do obvious untruths that are knowingly put out by each campaign. Research voting records, personal beleifs, associations, and look at what your canditates are proposing befor you vote. The media has proved to be biased in their reports and we should all do our own research before voting.

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Jason, Salt Lake City, UT — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:59:38 GMT

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Palin must be crazy to think that she can attack people on their 'associations.' We have all seen video of her and her witch doctor. You are going to lose anyway but do it with grace and not with smears.

Obama/Biden '08

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Joe Don, Topeka, KS — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:17 GMT

Really? REALLY???

This, from the wife of a secessionist and the supporter of a witch hunter? get real.

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Alise Herbert, San Diego, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:00:52 GMT

McCain camp will do anything rather to speak on the ecconomy and what one shall do to fix the problem.

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ray — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:01:12 GMT

When Biden and Obama tried to address the judgement issue as it pertains to our decision to go into Iraq, both John McCain and Sarah Palin accused Obama/Biden of going back into the past. Now Palin is going way back into the past to indict Obama for a casual association with Ayers whose Weathermen roots occurred when Obama was 8 years old. I think Obama's working on a charity board with Ayers has little to do with the terrible state our nation now finds itself in. Looking back at our decision to go into Iraq and the cost it has been in lives and treasury is well worth examining, so we do not make such a grievous mistake again! Biden's quote, "The past is Prologue," went basically unnoticed by Palin in the debate. Frankly, I think Biden spoke too eloquently for the Maverick crowd. He should have accused them of trying to distort and distract the public from the arduous task of trying to figure out where we need to go next, as Americans, by understanding our failures in going into Iraq. McCain/Palin consistently dismiss tangible thinking in favor of the one liner putdown or by fabricating non-issues. This Ayers thing is a non-issue, Mr. and Mrs. Maverick!

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Obama, socialist radical — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:01:44 GMT

Have any of you lefties ever listened or read Ayers beliefs? Lets just say the man is bit out there on the leftward fringe. Him and Obama served for quite some time together organizing the community on the south side of Chicago. Both were radicals then, both are radicals now. There's not much either of them disagree on.
Lifeline (Sent Monday, October 06, 2008 11:06 AM)

Other suggested reading: Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky, socialist and Obama's "hero". REad it, Obamatots. You'll see the words "hope and change" in there a lot. You'll see how you hook people by telling them how bad their life is and promise that only you can fix it.

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Mary Jacques Queen Creek AZ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:02:54 GMT

Lifeline
Get a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jim, Mesa, AZ — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:03:00 GMT

Is she kidding me! Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Were do I start. Not only does she have associations with her controversial church clergy, there is her association with, and her husbands membership in a group of Alaska secessionists. Even Wright did not advocate treason. Then there's McCain's associations. His courting of controversial pastors John Hagee and Rev. Parsley, his Keating 5 involvement in which he took bribes from Charles Keating during the Savings and Loan crisis. There's his wife's own drug problem which she stole from her own charities drug supplies and John aided in the cover-up. What about his association with Phil Grahm who is so out of touch he called us a nation of whiners and said we were in a mental recession. What about his returning from Vietnam to find his wife disabled from a car accident and subsequently has numerous extra marital affairs including with his current wife Cindy. Associations are just that associations they don't necessarily reflect the person. If they want to go there they should be prepared to deal with the consequences.

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Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:06:25 GMT

I would like, for just once, to hear this joke of a governor speak about an issue that matters, without playing the Barbie card. What a disgrace. You blew it John...and a grateful nation thanks you.

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Doug, St. Louis, MO — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:07:45 GMT

It amazes me that every comment on this article was written by people who are clearly left wing. Says something for MSNBC and how liberal their newscast and articles are. I love the way this article starts out telling how Palin defends her words regarding Obama and Ayers and then suddenly turns into an editorial discussing all sorts of allegations against Palin and her association with her church. This isn't a news network, it's free campaigning for Obama and Biden. Furthermore, you who blindly follow need to learn to think for yourselves instead of allowing the liberal media to choose your next president for you.

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Glass house — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:34 GMT

She mis quoted Albright and now have to adjust her term for Ayers. He is not a former terrorist - that's a silly term, you are either a terrorist or not. There is no such thing as former.

It could be because she found out much later that Ayers is a professor in a respectable University. That he was never convicted of a crime. That is why he is free to teach in such refutable instutitions.

Which is not exactly what we can say about Keating who actually was proven guilty and went to JAIL. There are numerous evidence of his close ties with McCain. In fact, McCain was one of those convicted with him, only John had gotten a really toned down punishment.

The more dirty McCain/Palin ticket goes, the more glass they break in their houses.

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Joe Radmacher, Kansas City, Mo — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:09:09 GMT

This is meant for anyone who thinks or says what Palin is doing, misleading people about Obama and terrorist is anything but despicable and proves the McCain/Palin ticket's lack of humanity and willingness to win an election at all costs. Both Palin and McCain have too many skeletons in their closets to be telling these outright lies. To many and to myself this shows this woman and McCain are a little less human and sinister to say the very least. We need to send Palin packing back to Alaska and she should take McCain with her. We should have no respect for people that are this cruel and evil.

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obama, radical socialist — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:09:41 GMT

Ayers is apparently rehabilited and is now a professor of education at the University of Illinois, Chicago; he has written or edited 15 books, mostly on education.
John Mehan, San Francisco, CA (Sent Monday, October 06, 2008 11:15

Sorry, Mr Mehan, once a murderer, always a murderer. You don't get to "take it back". Ayers KILLED. He bombed buildings; he supported the overthrow of our government. He told people to "Kill your parents. It's the right thing to do."

And, let's turn the tables. If John McCain associated with David Duke of the KKK, would that be okay??????????

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Lee-- Dallas, TX — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:11:45 GMT

We want substance, talk about the issues!!!

We want substance, talk about the issues!!!

We want substance, talk about the issues!!!

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Connor — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:11:47 GMT

Changing the verbiage doesn't make it less a lie.

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Erin Flynn, Rockvegas, FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:11:56 GMT

With the Dow down yet again, and retirees near panic, and families worried about their mortgage, health care, jobs and the cost of living, oh and the two wars, McCain is awfully arrogant and thick to think we're interested or swayed with his attacks on Obama's character. Obama has a plan and will be a breathe of fresh air. McCain cannot separate himself from the GOP and the Bush admin.

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Esther Onwuzuruike, Silver Spring, MD — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:12:49 GMT

This Ayer attack from Palin is disgusting. Even more disgusting, that the Press and Americans are busy talking about such a stupid thing, during this time of our economic woes. Tell me, Ayer is a University Professor in America; lives and mixes freely with Americans; and two members of his Group were pardoned by Clinton Presidency. If he is such evil, why allow him teach and associate with our generation of folks? Why is he still an American? Not ostracized from society? So, why should Obama, or any other American for that matter, be the folk to hate and detest Ayer? Give me a break! McCain, Palin, and the Newyork Times writer of this senseless story, should have known better. Palin which is more serious? You and Todd's direct involvement in a secessionist movement? Or Obama associating with Ayer, just like any other American? "Avidity to Punish" and selective punishment, can drive a society nuts. Enough of this playing on our intelligence--you Press and Republicans of "get there by all means". Sorry, not in this our empty stomachs, and uncertainties about tomorrow.

Esther.

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Brent Bodily, Thousand Oaks, CA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:13:01 GMT

Very Interesting. Here's someone who let an African witch hunter (he actually lead a witch hunt in Kenya) pray over her to protect her from witchcraft talking about Obama's pastor? Good God? She and her religious associates make Wright look like a choir boy!

C'mon you guys in the press. Get the truth about Palin and the witch hunter out in the mainsteam media where it belongs! If Obama had been the one receiving such a blessing it would be all over the front page!

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BOQ1, DANIA, FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:13:07 GMT

Why are we not seeing attacks on Palin's religous beliefs? They are totally scary. What about using the video of the laying on of hands with the preacher screeching about witches? It would have a major impact on anybody who believes in the separation of state and church, maybe even on the Evangelicals. They don't believe in witchcraft (but I could be wrong there).

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janice, stockton, ca — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:13:23 GMT

Obama did not just come into contact with Aryers. The liberal press wants you all to think that he had nothing to do with this man.Obama announced his campigan to run in his home state in Aryers living room. Set on a board with him. It goes to judgement. Why don't all of you think before you speak.

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Another class clown for POTUS. — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:15:43 GMT

The McCain/Palin Campaign want to talk about bad things that happened in the 1960's!

Here's one: Why was McCain the only able bodied pilot who supposedly volunteered to continue fighting off the USS Oriskany which

came to help the USS Forrestal in response to their catastrophe in the Gulf of Tonkin in late July 1967?

Surely there had to be other pilots on the USS Forrestal just as brave as McCain who wanted to selfishly continue fighting in the

same manner?

Or are we seeing the results of a Naval Academy Graduate who finished fifth from the bottom of his class at Annapolis, rejected by

his shipmates on the USS Forrestal? Also this may be why McCain turned out a POW as being the result of gossip that followed him

to the USS Oriskany? Gossip about the true cause of the fire on the USS Forrestal, earlier that same year.

The CNN program "John McCain Revealed" highlight the McCain traits that should disqualify him from the presidency and supports the

eyewitness accounts of what happened that day on the USS Forrestal, July 29, 1967.

George W. Bush was just like this, a careless class clown who was a wannabe hotdog pilot.

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Missy, PA — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:16:01 GMT

Ms. Palin may want to stay away from Reverend Wright as she has an association with an "interesting" pastor of her own. Bishop Thomas Muthee cast a blessing over Ms. Palin and asked God to "keep her safe from every form on witchcraft".

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Joyce, NY — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:16:05 GMT

After all the brilliant performance Hilary had shown we have to listen to this idiot for the remaining weeks until election.

Hilary was a formidable opponent to Barrack. I'd say they are on equal footing intelligence wise. They are in the same planet. I hate to say that what HRC had established as reputation for women is sadly being destroyed by this dimwit.

To the HRC supporters who still plan on voting for McCain, please consider what Palin is doing. This is an insult to women in politics who actually can wipe the floor with Palin.

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gays4palin, west hollywood, ca — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:18:08 GMT

Matthew/Dominico:

Thanks for printing all the quotes and reports about Palin's church. I'm not sure by your "report" that anyone from BxO's campaign is actually quoted as saying any of these thing or you just felt the need as an "unbiased journalist" to add yourself.

I'm sure BxO's campaign is very proud of his msnbc/bxo propoganda department.

Funny thing is that none of the above quotes from Wasilla have a single anti-American tirade in them.

There about prayer or conducting prayer. What do you elite media types have against prayer?

What Matthew/Domenico? You don't believe in prayer unless its worshipping your false saviour?

--gays4palin

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GH, Ocoee, FL — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:18:59 GMT

I'm a lifelong Republican who cannot tolerate the lies of my party any longer. Lying isn't about tactics, it's about integrity. And combined with all the deception we've seen from the Bush Administration, the McCain/Palin falsehoods have cemented it for me. I cannot vote on a campaign that knowingly spreads outright lies in order to get in office. Why? Because they'll use the same "tactic" once they're elected.

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Leslie — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:22:08 GMT

What I find risky and dangerous is the fact the the McCain campaign continue to ignore the ECONOMY and are attacking Obama on lies and inuendos.

The Dow is down almost 500 points, down under 10,000 and McCain is not even touching this! How can McCain and Palin even think they are qualified to run this country when they are playing ROVE politics instead of addressing the real issues for the American People?

They are pathetic!!!

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judi, Frisco, Texas — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:24:45 GMT

Say it ain't so John-more stuff for you to regret after it's all over. Can't you just hear him as he tries to regain his much talked about "honor" saying that the Republican campaign strategy of smears was wrong and that he takes full responsibility for them and deeply regrets approving them?

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bc in michigan — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:27:40 GMT

What palin said today and what Fox news did last night with that 2 hour special they had on Obama made me sick everyone needs to delete fox news from there channel line up, they are sicking and the most racial channel to date, sarah palin needs to be ran out of town on a rail she is stupid.

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Dagny in Chicago — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:28:26 GMT

8 years old. Obama was 8 years old when Ayers did those things. People need to stop lying about the extent of Obama's relationship with Ayers. They served on a charity board together and Ayers once had a fundraiser for Obama in his house. If anyone has any more evidence of some "relationship" then I'd like to see it. Oh, and Obama has condemned Ayer's terrorist activities, in no uncertain terms.

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Al, Stafford Springs, CT — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:34:54 GMT

If this is the game she wants to play then the Obama camp should remind people that Palin's husband was part of group that wanted Alaska to leave the US. Sarah's not only hanging around with that guy, she's litterally sleeping with him!!!