Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

CBeitz/Atlantic, VA. — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:45:54 GMT

McCain has become a complete embarrassment. He should quit the Senate & get a right-wing jon with Fox News.He has no viable plans, just scare tactics. Not this time...crooked shooting Mac.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Axel, Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:45:54 GMT

If McCain and his boomer generation supporters are so against the redistribution of wealth, as they call it, then I'm sure they won't mind if we just cancel social security and medicaid right now.

There isn't a larger redistribution of wealth in this country than the payout of benefits to retirees from the paychecks of today's workers. By all means, cancel your retirements and we'll keep the check and invest it in our 401ks.

Yes I am being heavily sarcastic, but McCain's cries of socialism when he has lived on the government payroll since he left his mum's home is a joke.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Doug, Renton, WA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:46:01 GMT

Joe the Plumber has officially endorsed McCain. Where would the GOP be today if not for the vote of middle class white guys who vote against their own self interest? A rhetorical question, obviously.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

just the facts — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:46:31 GMT

Obama is the new promising light this nation needs at a time we're buried in crisis overseas and at home. He has an opportunity to bring america together. Hopefully he will take over the presidency and run a centrist agenda. I think by doing that, he keeps the democrats strong for years to come and rips the republican party (as we know it today) to shreds.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Ms Jenny — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:47:35 GMT

He cited "Sanford and Son," but then said “I’m coming, Weezy,” a reference to "The Jeffersons."
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Actually he was still citing Sanford and Son, he just conflated the name: it's "I'm coming Elizabeth!" He was probably thinking about The Jeffersons because, like them, he's movin on up - all the way to the White House baby!

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Republican Admitting The Truth — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:47:59 GMT

Last night on the "Colbert Report," Steven interviewed 2008 U.S. Presidential candidate Brian Moore, who is actually running for the Socialist Party.

The guy was asked flat-out whether Barack Obama is a socialist, and the guy was darn near offended. He said, "Barack Obama is a capitalist" and almost seemed peeved that someone else had stolen his thunder, as erroneous as the claims against Obama have turned out to be.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:49:23 GMT

The Republican strategists like to stick labels on people. When they use their favorite label, "liberal," they need to remember that the most liberal of all is Jesus.

Some of the labels that have circulated in these parts I can't repeat.

Hopefully a day will come when we put labels aside.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

pat huntington ny — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:49:53 GMT

Palin is a pure socialist - she taxes the oil companies in Alaska and distributes that money directly to the people of that state in tax rebate checks.

McCain is a socialist by allowing the feds to partially nationalize the banks and provide corporate welfare to big business.

Obama is a progressive - he's keeping the middle class strong, because without us, the rich fat cats with their businesses would go under.

Obama is right, McCain is wrong.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Diane from Illinois — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:50:00 GMT

Maybe Tucker Bounds can get a job cleaning toilets after they lose next Tuesday. This guy certainly can't run a campaign and should NEVER ever be a spokesperson, again. He's a moron; much like most of McCain's staff come to think of it. It's almost over, folks, just a few more days! Obama/Biden '08/'12!

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Jayne, Midlothian, VA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:50:12 GMT

Actually, the Sanford and Son show did have the quote "I'm coming home, Elizabeth," said by Redd Foxx to his late wife. So Obama had the first name wrong, but the quote in the right show.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:51:08 GMT

Oh, and one more thing - Obama could also quote another classic tv show in response to McCain accusing him of being a socialist, with:

"What you talk'n 'bout McCain!?!?"

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Mitt — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:51:49 GMT

If John Mccain lived in a village of idiots, he would be the Village Idiot.

Keep repeating the lies - nobody is listening to you.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

McRealamericansdon'twatchwhat'shappeinin' — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:52:17 GMT

A funny moment came when Obama made a mistake in referencing a popular 1970s sitcom as he spoke about Social Security. He cited "Sanford and Son," but then said “I’m coming, Weezy,” a reference to "The Jeffersons."

McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds responds: "Once again, our opponent played the race card, referring to black TV shows that he knows Republicans have never watched in their lives. John McCain is counting on the loyal viewers of "Eight is Enough" and "The Waltons" to swing this election in his favor."

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

jaycee, Ventura, CA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:53:10 GMT

You might spare us the scintillating wit of Tucker Bounds. We've already heard his pack of lies ad nauseam.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

John, MI — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:54:11 GMT

He himself may not be a socialist, but his policies are very in tune with the core socialistic policies in which America is completely against.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Pat Huntington NY — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:54:18 GMT

In prior posts to other articles, we've seen the return of the blogger of mental patient DAVE ANDERS TX...what's next, the return of Jerry from Corpus Christi, Tx? Looks like McCain's minions are coming out of the wood work for one last lie-fest.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Msierra, SF — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:55:46 GMT

On the McLauglin Group, last week (2 weeks ago?)they asked if Obama was a Socialist or a Marxist

Thankfully, Pat Buchanan admitted Obama was not a communist (!?)

All because Obama wants to remove the tax giveaway to the usper rich that McCain INITIALLY OPPOSED !!

Originally, McCain opposed Bush's tax cut, calling it 'irresponsible'

In a time of war, it WAS irresponsible
It amounted to 'Redistributing' income from the middle and working classes to the Super Rich

Socialism for the Rich

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

D Iowan, Marion, IA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:57:34 GMT

How do repugs like Tucker Bounds get by with constantly saying Obama plans to raise taxes? He plans to CUT taxes for ALL working class Americans! The spinelss media have a responsibility to call these guys on this lie. It's the old Rove strategy: say it loud enough and often enough and Joe Six Pack and his low-information bretheren will believe it.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Nashville_fan — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:57:38 GMT

Senator Obama is going to make a great President - he is the real deal.

Regardless of how this election turns out, the real winner is America, because Senator Obama has reminded us of what is possible.

WE THE PEOPLE can change our government.

It is a lesson I will never forget.

Obama/Biden '08/'12

P.S. There are some quiet murmurs here in Tennessee . . . perhaps there is another red state that may be within Senator Obama's reach . . . hmmmmmm. :)

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

John the IT Worker — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:59:24 GMT

McCain has no clue . . . he thinks calling Obama scary names will make me want to support his giving even MORE money to the filthy-rich and big corporations that have already been stealing from the country for the last 8 years???

Not this year, Johnny Mac . . . America has figured-out your and the Republican's game . . .

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Rick, NC — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:01:34 GMT

Vote for McPain if you must but will you also please go fight in his wars and pay his bills too? Something the Republican faithfull aren't good at you know..paying their war bills or fighting either...not in vietnam and not now...more like the non bill paying chickenhawk party

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Made my money the old-fashoned way - married it! — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:02:11 GMT

McCain really is just an old man yelling at clouds. Sarah Palin should aspire to such heights.

When did the national dream become concentrating all the wealth into the top .02% (who own something like 40% of the wealth)? Pay some taxes, Bitches!

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Publisher, Tipton, IN — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:04:52 GMT

My article this morning, which was published on the front page of Republican website Realclearpolitics.com, outlined this very line of attack for Obama. Point out what a similar approach by Clinton did for the working class in the 1990s - and what it can do again moving forward.

Please read my article at:

http://democratictribune.com

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Alisha Jacksonville Fl — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:04:52 GMT

Sarah Palin is accusing Barack Obama of advocating socialism when she literally used that word to describe the collective wealth sharing in her home state of Alaska.Kinda like McCain saying Obama palying with terriorist and McCain calls G Gordon Liddy a friend and goes on his show..Sara Palin is a Whack Job and McCain is seems to be in the first stage of Alzheimer’s disease.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Donna A. Reuter, Bremerton, WA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:07:50 GMT

Christianity in its purest form, not as practiced by neo-cons and the religous right, is socialism. The happiest people in the world are the Danes and Denmark is a socialist nation. The happiest people in the world pay some of the highest taxes in the world 50% to 70% of their incomes. In exchange, the government covers all health care and education, and spends more on children and the elderly than any country in the world per capita.

If Congress was really doing their job and be in full compliance with Article I, Section Eight, Clause One of the Contitution of the United States of America, we would be just as happy.

Anyone who has not read the Constitution and fully comprehends what it means, shame on you. The Constitution itself, is a socialist document. Anyone who is against true socialist, just maybe bit of a traitor.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Timmy, the un-employed technical writer — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:08:12 GMT

The McCain campaign has become some sick combination of a tent revival and a carnival.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Mary, Point Clear, AL — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:08:45 GMT

Isn't it Tucker's naptime or something?

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Kyle in NY — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:08:56 GMT

Obama still acts like he's in Kindergarten, maybe that's why he used the reference, but he's not going to share toys, he's going to share your taxes with those who don't pay any. He's sending the wrong signal by telling people that if they work hard and earn enough money they can help others, involuntarily. I should be able to decide what charities I want to give my money to, that's not gov'ts decision. Why work harder when you can earn the same amount of money as the next guy. All you have to do is just wait for Obama to send you a check.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Indie Woman in Denver — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:09:10 GMT

I'm so sick of that tired old line "tax-and-spend liberal" Repubs use to describe Dems. After what the Repubs have done to the economy over the last 8 years, they have no credibility whatsoever in that realm. Heck, even Greenspan acknowledges the deregulation ideals from the Reagan years are what got us into our current economic state.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Sarah, State College, PA — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:09:11 GMT

Doesn't Obama realize that peanut butter can be a deadly allergen? Talk about starting terrorism at a young age!

I kid, I kid!

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Tom the trainer — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:10:54 GMT

Obama the Orator who does not know anything but to mock like a bully in grade kindergarter

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Tom the trainer — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:13:18 GMT

Obama the Orator who knows nothing but to mock others

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Gerald Shields, Seattle, Wash — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:14:03 GMT

Republicans everywhere are losing their minds. This insanity has been reflected in their attack ads.

I'm going pray for Barack Obama and a fillibuster-proof Senate. Oh yeah.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

be gone already — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:18:25 GMT

I thought you blue state people were leaving us? Was that letter going around just a joke? The world hates us, but what they know about us mostly comes from LA, NY, and DC. That's blue country according to you. Please take your chaff from our states. We can't afford anymore more wheat to protect you.

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Larry, Savannah, Georgia — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:20:00 GMT

If Obama wins, we will go down the road toward socialisim... If he loses we will have a race war... Damned if we do, and damned if we don't!!!

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

RW, Hoboken, NJ — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:21:21 GMT

Of course he's not pleased being called a socialist. Any marxist would!
Does this guy have any long time political alliances who are not anti-American haters, terrorists or flat out communists?

Anyone?

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

Tracy, Osburn, Idaho — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:21:50 GMT

The only thing we have not heard out of the McCain/Palin mouth is "Read my Lips".

Obama mocks 'socialism' attack

TT Usage, Alabama — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:21:51 GMT

Why is Obama in denial to what he is? Every part of his populist message, he's redistribution schemes, his tax the rich give to the poor ideas, about the government controlling more and more of our lives, is all about socialism. Why liberals like Obama, and many on this board appear to do the same, deny that there is socialists is beyond explanation.

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Molly — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:24:41 GMT

McCain can't even come back with a funny comment! This guy sucks...