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john doe, seattle, was. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:07:11 GMT

awww he actually mentioned ron paul, bonus for obama, if i wasn't pulling for paul i'd go obama. that guy is one smooth talker.

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Moe — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:12:54 GMT

Goodluck Barrack Hussein Obama

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Erin Austin, TX — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:26:11 GMT

www.rprradio.com

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Darla — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:28:04 GMT

What, exactly does Obama mean when he says "They don't poll Ron Paul, but I can beat him too."
What does he mean by that? They aren't including Ron Paul in the phone polls or what?
Can anyone illuminate this for me? Thanks

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Mickael, New Paltz, NY — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:28:21 GMT

He can't beat Ron Paul.

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Scott — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:32:13 GMT

In an earlier interview Obama said he could be beat Romney, but when he was asked about Paul, he said he would know better later. He must have gotten some queries about that and was prepared to mention Paul.

Several of Obama's lines are liberal variations of things Paul has said, so it seems he is watching Paul.

Some people have said that if Ron Paul is nominated then no Democrat can beat him. That might explain the intense progressive blogging against Paul.

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Chris — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:33:29 GMT

So we're supposed to like the fact that he's proud of his cursing, and he's making a point of it while stumping in Iowa?

And to john doe in Seattle: did you realize that Ron Paul and Barack Obama are polar opposites on just about every issue besides Iraq?

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chuck, san d — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:34:08 GMT

obama, the insurance companies' first pick

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Flo, Greenville, Ohio 45331 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:34:44 GMT

Well that's quite interesting. They quote POLLS all the time and try to convince you that PAUL has no numbers.....but they are not even polling for him.

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Dylan Kay, Dartmouth, MA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:36:32 GMT

What experience, Hillary?

Vote for Hillary's experience, only if you think you will vote for Nancy Reagan or Laura Bush.

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Wayne — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:46:01 GMT

This is from an independents point of view. The Dems are just toying right now. After the primaries are over, it looks like they are going to put together a 1-2 All-Star punch that the Repubs will have great difficulty beating. It will be Goliath (Dems) vs. David (Repubs).

The Dems are skillfully getting the Republicans to fight and tear one another down to divide and conquer. Right now, they are helping to instigate deep divisions in the GOP party, and will benefit with a relatively easy victory after the primaries if the GOP does not unify now. Its looking a lot like the popular kids (Dem All-Stars) in school will get the victory. Too bad for the nerd herd GOPs.

Please note, I tried to couch the above in the least bias manner as possible. I just call it like I see it. If it changes and I am wrong, I will 'fess up.

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joe franklin, peoria, illinois — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:46:37 GMT

darla, i think that it means that many of ron paul's supporters are not registered republicans, so when they do the polls of registered republicans, his support does not show. i really hope obama wins. we need him NOW.

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Darla — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:47:13 GMT

So Ron Paul supporters need to focus on the fact that Obama openly and publicly admitted that Dr. Paul isn't being included in the polls in Iowa?
If this is true THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!!!!!
Something must be done.

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Jason, Tucson, AZ — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:47:42 GMT

I believe obama is refering to the fact that ron paul is never included in the"hypothetical" matchups between leading republicans and leading democrats.

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Marc Romero, IA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:49:40 GMT

Apparently the socialist democrats are starting to ride on Ron Paul's popularity - they are even talking about the Constitution in debates now. But all that talk now is cheap. No one in the field can even begin to compare with Ron Paul's rock-solid record.

Obama thinks he can beat Ron Paul? Now that's "audacity of hope" :) You've got spunk, but dream on, man. The only hope for America is Ron Paul.

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Dickie Flatts, Charlotte, NC — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:52:17 GMT

Barry Hussein Obama should switch parties. Theyll just luv him in the GOP.

What a phoney Obama is. He is a fraud.

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disgusted with Obama — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:52:22 GMT

WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is the same "holier than thou" Barack Obama who has been so "innocent" and has claimed over and over that he has not been negative like the other candidates?

Obama lies and twists the facts.

Just wait until the Republicans get ahold of him and his less than honest books.

Swift boaters, meet Barack Hussien Obama!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sean, Seattle — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:52:25 GMT

Uh oh, more dangerous confessions of normalcy by Obama. Watch for certain figures on both sides to get their knickers all twisted about this. They think that America isn't ready for a president who's just like the people he's offering to lead. They think America wants shemales with asbestos pantsuits and expensive haircuts.

Wrong. America wants a guy whose not afraid of using his elbows when playing a game of pickup, but can then sit down and discuss the longterm upsides and downsides of complex foreign and domestic policy issues. A guy who can disagree with someone without necessarily declaring them "the enemy." A guy, in other words, who represents the best of what we, as a people have to offer.

Iowa, the ball's in your court. Don't stick the rest of us with a loser who appeals to your fears or a smooth talking trial attorney who'd be willing to argue that God himself bore financial liability for every child born with a defect, if that was the only defendant he could find. Vote for the candidate who can win in November.

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Meiying Chen, Marlboro, NJ — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:54:24 GMT

I am for Bill before I am against Bill.

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Darla — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:54:52 GMT

Thank you Joe.

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Jeff S — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:57:00 GMT

If they are not polling Ron Paul, that means that the public will have to Google "Ron Paul" if they want to find out more about his campaign.

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Ryan - Austin, TX — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:57:42 GMT

Obama, you are delusional. Ron Paul polled higher than you in a head to head.

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Mark — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:03:53 GMT

Not another CFR puppet. Anyone but another CFR!!! Kucinich, Gravel or Ron Paul, are the only 3 choices in this race.

Obama will just build on Bushes' legacy, will withdraw some troops from Iraq but wants to move them into Afghanistan. He can't completely withdraw us from Iraq since its the CFR's policy that got us in there in the first place, and Obama works for them.

Wake UP!!!! google "obama cfr" or "hillary cfr" or "edwards cfr" and compare with "kucinich cfr" or "Ron Paul cfr" big difference.

Huckabee is not officially CFR member (got his training wheels though) but his campaign manager is Richard Haas CFR's current director. So now all of the sudden, Huckabee now offers advice how to take care of Pakinstan, its perpetual war with any CFR candidate.

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John Doe — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:07:31 GMT

So we're supposed to like the fact that he's proud of his cursing, and he's making a point of it while stumping in Iowa? - Chris

I guess so! Why he figures being shorter and more foul-mouthed than Romney is an asset and will get people to vote for him is a weird angle but everybody has their thing I guess.

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CT Johnson — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:11:58 GMT

Obama is decent enough, but Ron Paul would school him. The Dems better hope the Repukes are too stupid and reject Paul. Every Repuke would vote for Paul because they would have to...but Paul would pull independents and even Democrats like mad because he is dead serious about ending the Iraq war and has the voting record to back it up.

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Cathy, Upstate NY — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:12:48 GMT

Is there no end to Obama's arrogance? Bragging about cursing while claiming he can even beat Ron Paul, he is just making himself look silly and immature. We need an experienced grown-up in the White House...that would be HILLARY! Also, Obama's comment about not running again if he loses this time made him look like a spoiled child. He would be destroyed by the republican attack machine...HILLARY '08!

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Correction needed, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:21:13 GMT

Could somebody double check ... I could have sworn that Barack Obama said "I probably could beat him, too." ... You know what I mean?

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Michael, Los Angeles, Ca. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:22:31 GMT

Obama is voted #8 on the top ten list of "Most Corrupt Politicians of 2007" by Judicial Watch. Do we really want to vote in another crook??? Go RP.

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John Michael Gilday — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:27:47 GMT

What a marvelous quote...
"If you believe Hillary Clinton has 'experience' based on being first lady, then why not vote for Nancy Reagan?"

I certainly would

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Clif, Novato, CA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:31:11 GMT

Wow. Obama should be scared of Ron Paul. Ron Paul is the substance to Obama's rhetoric. Obama says he wants to "change" government. But his "change" is nothing compared to what Ron Paul wants to do. Ron Paul has never voted to fund the Iraq War. Obama has. Ron Paul actually voted and preached in Congress about the horrors of going into Iraq before the war started. Where was Obama? Obama wants to get interest groups out of government, but Ron Paul has beat Obama in this category as well. Furthermore Ron Paul has had a much better record in Congress this year than Obama. Obama has been very noticeably absent. Ron Paul has actually made the effort to do his job as a congressman. How many years has Obama been in office? Very little, and we should not count this year as being one of the years either. Ron Paul beats Obama in foreign policy as well. Ron Paul has much more experience in Congress making foreign policy votes and arguments. Again Ron Paul is the only candidate who actually wants to CHANGE foreign policy besides Kucinich. Obama's and the leading democrats just sound like the neo-cons if not worse.

The main difference between Ron Paul and Obama is that Obama believes in the government "fixing" everything. Ron Paul believes the free market ought to have that role. Most economists would side with Ron Paul on this aspect compared to Obama. Obama wants to implement a national "living wage" where the minimum wage will increase with inflation. Just watch the job market completely tumble with that. Employment is the only upside in the economy today. If Obama's elected it will probably join the current housing market.

I would love to see Ron Paul debate Barak Obama. Ron Paul would tear Obama to pieces.

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Slmjim, Placerville,Calif — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:36:14 GMT

oNE TRIP TO THE uk DOES'NT make Obama worldly, and I'd put Paul over Jrboy anyday on any Issue, so bring it CFR newby!

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Eric N. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:45:19 GMT

I like Obama, I really do. But as a junior senator I just can't convince myself he's had enough experience to be the leader of the free world.
He's got at least as much experience as that other junior senator from NY but I'm just not personally comfortable with the depth of resume.
I think Obama could make an incredible run in '12.

Biden is a good man with great credentials and I'm not sure why more dems aren't looking in his direction.

Hillary - let's face it, if she hadn't married Bill she couldn't get elected dog catcher. And for clarity on her 'vast experience' she had no security clearance during Bill admin and was not allowed in any of the NSC meetings. What input she had on Bill's presidency is locked away in the Clinton Library until after the election.

Locked away until after the election......think long and hard about that.

Long and hard.

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Slmjim, Placerville,Calif — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:45:42 GMT

this is'nt even funny, how it has to take a slam from another contender for Ron Paul to get mentioned, I hate Old Media and how they pander to the Corperations, how can you sleep knowing that you are standing in line to your doom.

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wayne — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:49:24 GMT

Wayne, wake up, boith hilary and obama are unelectable. That is how most people see it. If either one leads the ticket, the dems lose by default. Nobody wants either of them except fringe progressives

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mary m.mcgrath — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:00:17 GMT

i think Obama has ideas of granduer re: being ready to be president.I think it would be a disaster if he were elected with the world stage being in such turmoil. He is a dreamer. After more experience maybe in 4 more years of public service, 2012, he maybe ready. It feels rather scary if he were elected this time around.

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Peter — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:07:14 GMT

Obama is Bilderberg scum, look it up. He is working for the elite rich, and he won't be ending the Iraq war, something he should do, but won't because he is a Bilderberg group puppet (the same people who own all the candidates except Ron Paul, which is why they won't poll Ron Paul, because they're all deathly afraid of him)

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peter — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:08:15 GMT

RON PAUL 2008!!!! Obama is a closet criminal with an agenda.

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WhatRonPaul — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:14:40 GMT

What Ron Paul is still running... Dems have Ralph Nader and Repub has Ron Paul

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Ellis B. Kingman, Az. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:16:58 GMT

Obama's arrogance rivals that of George Bush, he jokingly talks about his experiments with cocaine and how he has been known to use four letter words frequently yet says he wil make a great president."Not in his life time"! Obama is not the kind of man I want my children to look up to, the use of cocaine, pot and vulgar language is not something to joke about or be proud of. Jokingly admitting to such things tells me Obama has no class and has been prone to poor judgement and disrespect in the past, and will be in the future. "Not in your lifetime Obama!"

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Whatever — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:29:22 GMT

In traveling all over the country, I have NEVER seen any bumper stickers or signs for anyone but RON PAUL.
His signs and stickers are EVERYWHERE. The mainstream(OLD) media is LYING. They know they have control over the voting machines so they can skew the vote to match their BOGUS polls.

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Rick Cain, Tulsa, OK — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:35:49 GMT

You can never trust polls as more than just a general guideline and so many are engineered to create a predefined winner they are all but useless. I mean really, why would I care what 40 other people in a small sample think about the candidates? All I care about is what I think about them. Frank Luntz can make any poll have any results he wishes, and he's just one of many biased pollsters out there.

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Tim — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:39:55 GMT

So here is what Obama basically said about Ron Paul:
"They don't poll him so I don't know who would win, but I'll just assume I would..."

Those are famous last words of a desperate loser if/when Ron Paul wins the GOP nomination. Never underestimate your opponent. Ron Paul is the Rocky Balboa of this Presidential race, and we've already seen Rocky I in 1988...

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Alice Woods, Commerce, Tx — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:40:34 GMT

Joe Franklin, I agree wholeheartedly that we need Obama now. He is the first in years that speaks for all the people. I believe his stratagies can save our nation. I pray for his victory daily.

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Justin, Pullman, Wa — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:51:30 GMT

Darla, Joe Franklin is right. But they also dont always include Ron Paul in the telephone polls.

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Jay Swartz — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:02:06 GMT

Only one question a voter must ask and be concerned about, is the Presidential Candidate for Isreal/AIPAC or is he going to put American CITIZENS 1st, 2nd and 3rd??? Ask each candidate this Yes or No question...

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Caver — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:19:46 GMT

Hey Darla, you say: "What does he mean by that? They aren't including Ron Paul in the phone polls or what?"

Well, yeah, it is pretty much of an open secret, and there are even audio recordings available on the web of telephone polls were Ron Paul is not included as a chioce. Other polls terminate as soon as you choose anything other than the acceptable MSM choices.

Seriously, think about it. If Ron Paul were really being supported in the low single digits as the paper and broadcast media would have you believe, would he have raised more dollars and more individual donations than the other Republicans?

Google the words - Ron Paul biased poll - and see what you find.

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Jed — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:22:41 GMT

Hillary the intern? lol (Romney quote)

I really can't see how Obama is better because he uses "the juicy, bad words", but maybe it is the crowd?

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Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:22:42 GMT

Attention people of America! This is what I've been trying to tell you on this blog repeatedly!!! I was polled and I said I wanted to vote for Ron Paul and the pollster told me that wasn't an option. She put my vote in the "Other/Undecided" category. Naturally I went crazy and asked for her supervisor and we went around about this for a half and hour but to no avail. When you see that there is a large "Undecided" percentage, it might all be for Ron Paul. Also, please know that they can't poll anyone not using a land line phone or anyone that has never voted in an election before, this eliminates any college kids who only have cell phones and anyone who has just decided that this is the first time there is finally someone worth voting for (both represent a large percentage of his voting base). Please just ignore the polls!!!

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DJ Keane — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:35:49 GMT

"They don't poll Ron Paul, but I can beat him too."

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

The White Elephant in the living room is Ron Paul.

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Joe Iowa — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:40:44 GMT

the Associated Press takes a look at Barack Obama's record to judge the extent to which his currently-expressed views are different from those he has espoused in the past. The results are eye-opening, as Obama has shifted ground across a broad range of issues. But the AP is quick to assure us that these changes are nuanced and evolutionary:

The Democratic senator from Illinois hasn't made any fundamental policy shifts, such as changing his view on whether abortion should be legal.
The contrast with Romney, who has been officially dubbed a flip-flopper by the mainstream media, is explicit:

Political analysts don't see much danger for Obama in the changes. They aren't major shifts akin to Republican Mitt Romney's changes on abortion and gun control, so voters aren't likely to see the senator as indecisive or calculating.
But the AP's own recitation shows that Obama has changed his position on far more issues than Romney: the death penalty, a ban on handguns, the Patriot Act, socialized ("single payer") medicine, and repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. As for the AP's assertion that Obama's flip-flops haven't been "major shifts," why not? He used to be in favor of socialized medicine, but now isn't. He called the Patriot Act a "shoddy and dangerous law," then voted to renew it. He opposed a federal ban on same-sex marriage, then supported it. By what standard are these not "major shifts"?

Further, the AP's investigation raises serious issues about Obama's credibility. Obama now seeks to distance himself from positions he took in 1996; he claims that a staffer filled out a form for him and "misrepresented" Obama's views on a number of issues:

Obama's presidential campaign contends that voters can't learn anything about his views from the 1996 questionnaire, which was for an Illinois good-government group known as the IVI-IPO. Aides say Obama did not fill out the questionnaire and instead it was handled by a staffer who misrepresented his views on gun control, the death penalty and more.
That claim, however, is dubious at best:

IVI-IPO officials say it's inconceivable that Obama would have let a staffer turn in a questionnaire with incorrect answers. The group interviewed Obama in person about his answers before endorsing him in that 1996 legislative race, and he didn't suggest then, or anytime since, that the questionnaire needed to be corrected, they said.
It is deeply ironic that, at a time when Mitt Romney's credibility is being questioned by the AP and others, based on trivial and irrelevant discrepancies in Romney's account of events that happened 44 years ago, evidence that Obama is lying about positions that he himself took in 1996 is dismissed with a shrug.

Why the disparate treatment? It's hard to avoid the conclusion that the Associated Press covers candidates based on their party affiliation.

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Joe, Cincinnati, Ohio — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:04:28 GMT

Joe, that is not correct. I am a registered R whose has voted in past primaries. Ron Paul is my choice. When polled I had to choose 'other'. The recorded voice then told me my number would be removed from the calling list.

Our democracy is a sham

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Larry from Oregun — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:04:49 GMT

Obooba could probley beat Mr. Paul if he used both hands and a quart of K.Y. of course he would need help to hold him down...

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Chris, Adaville, Iowa — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:11:25 GMT

Yes..We want the truth even when we can't stand! Just give it to us.....Obama 08.

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Harmony — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:20:22 GMT

Obama makes the other candidates look bad. He is soft spoken but firm and strong. He means what he says and never underestimates his opponents. I'm sure that would apply to Bin Laden as well as Hillary or Romney. His sense of humor deftly diffuses a lot of conflict. I feel confident that America will be in great hands with Obama.

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justwaitandsee — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:24:44 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYmaZmKk6Vo

Are you ready

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MM, CO — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:30:05 GMT

Obama is the candidate we need today. If he can beat the corrupt HRC machine in the primaries, he will coast to the presidency. And this is a Republican talking.

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Dave, Blanding, Utah — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:30:13 GMT

Why we should vote a Dem into the Oval-Office.
-To finally end this great long lasting economy.
-To change tax paying employees into unemployment
collectors.
-Put a stop to building new power plants, refineries
why would we want to be energy self-reliant.
-Sell missile technology to China for election fund
donations, oh wait, Billary already did that.
-Raise taxes so we have more money to spend on pork.
-And to top it all off, we can cut our military and
prepare to obey the muslims sharia law.

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DLounsbury, Salem, Oregon — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:33:35 GMT

Oh I am impressed. Obama has dropped Fbombs. That really humanizes him and qualifies him to be the leader of the free world. We have never had such an unqualified candidate in years. And is Obama ready to state he has never had a contractor employ illegal aliens at his residence? Has he never had an illegal change his linens at his hotel? Well, I guess Obama gets a pass. (EVERUONE got one. ONLY Romney had the media stake out his home for nearly a year. The media corps does not stake out Obama's home and follow every worker home so they can interrogate them as to citizenship. I guess they think he goes home to do his housework. When the press corps does that for eight months, giving Obama the same scrutiny they gave Romney I will laugh at his yardwork jokes about Romney.

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Justin Case (Jimmys Brother) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:33:51 GMT

Ron Paul, can win the presidency. Contrary to the pundits and media propaganda, Ron Paul is best positioned to win the GOP nomination.

Ron Paul has more money than his opponents and is just starting to gain momentum. As a result of massive popular support Paul’s donor base is huge and donors are not close to reaching contribution limits. Paul’s opponents are going broke and their donors are maxed out. Ron Paul may raise 20 million this quarter and chances are he’ll raise more the next quarter.

To get an idea of how strong Paul’s support is consider this. Ron Paul received donations from over 123,000 people this quarter. If one out of 100 voters donate to a presidential candidate that means Paul has the support of over 12 million primary voters. My guess is that less than 1 out of 100 voters donate in a primary.

Of Paul’s opponents, John McCain and Mike Huckabee are broke and don’t have the funds to compete on Super Tuesday. Both candidates appear to be media creations in this election and don’t have that much popular support. If it weren’t for undeserved free media they wouldn’t be on the radar screens.

Giuliani was forced to go with his big state strategy because he ran the risk of getting creamed in early primaries. He appears to be a lead balloon and runs the risk of losing some of those big states to Paul. Thompson just hasn’t taken off. There is a chance he could get revived in South Carolina but he may not make it that far.

Romney is self financing his campaign and can go the distance, but how much of his personal wealth is he willing to squander?

Recent commentaries and political talk have mentioned the possibility of a brokered convention. This is an early admission by pundits that Ron Paul can’t be stopped, and a hope that he won’t have 50% of the delegates allowing his opponents to broker a deal to deny him the nomination.

Paul is unique among GOP candidates because his support is national. He can compete in every state.

The primary calendar has been frontloaded which was deliberate to keep second tier candidates (candidates not bought and paid for) from having a shot at winning the nomination. It is doubtful that when planning the schedules anybody had a clue that Ron Paul would be one of the only candidate that could be competitive on February 5th

Iowa, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada, South Carolina, Florida, Maine are all up for grabs prior to Super Tuesday which is on February 5th. Given the low expectations Paul only needs to win one of these to show that he can win prior to Super Tuesday.

The Iowa caucus on January 3rd will be a tough start for Paul. He hasn’t spent that much time in Iowa and may not have the organization that Romney does to win the caucus. Placing in the top five is all that is needed there. A third place would be huge.

Two days later on January 5th is the Wyoming Caucus. This state is a neighbor of Utah and Romney may have a strong organization here as well. Paul may do well here though.

January 8th in New Hampshire is where the campaign really starts for Ron Paul. He doesn’t need to win it but he probably will. Buchanan won this state in 1996 running on similar campaign themes with 27% of the vote. Paul’s support is much broader.

Paul’s odds look good for Michigan on January 15th. The state is a foreclosure war zone and Paul’s blaming of the Federal Reserve for creating a housing crash may resonate well.

January 19th Nevada and South Carolina are up for elections. Paul should win Nevada and has an outside shot at South Carolina.

On January 29th Florida is up. This is the state where Giuliani has circled his wagons. If he’s still in the race it will be an uphill battle for him especially if Paul has momentum generated by a couple victories. There is evidence of Paul support in Florida on the ground just by observing bumper stickers and yard signs on residences but Giuliani also has some visible support.

Of course, if Paul wins New Hampshire the momentum generated from that victory is likely to steam roll his campaign through all of the above mentioned states setting him up for the knock out punch on Super Tuesday.

If Ron Paul doesn’t have the nomination sewed up on Super Tuesday, Paul’s delegate rich home state of Texas will be the final nail in the coffin come March.

The point is it is already too late to stop Paul. He’s going to win the Republican nomination.

As a general election candidate Ron Paul will win a 50 state landslide against any Democratic nominee.

Ron Paul’s opposition to the war in Iraq, and defense of the Bill of Rights, and Civil Liberties, may actually dig deeply into the Democratic vote and overwhelmingly attract independents to his campaign.

His support for secure borders as an integral part of national defense is also a very popular issue that transcends parties.

If Ron Paul is the GOP nominee it won’t matter if Bloomberg or anybody else runs as a third party candidate. Once people go to Paul’s website and review his issues and record they either reject Paul’s ideas or they are sold. Paul will not lose any supporters to another candidate once they are in his camp.

Unlike media propaganda, the ideals of peace, freedom, and prosperity, are very mainstream. To the aging baby boomer population now on fixed incomes, Ron Paul’s challenging of the Federal Reserve’s ‘Inflation Tax’ is most welcomed. To the rest of America feeling the double whammy of an ‘Inflation Tax’ and progressive federal income taxes, Paul’s calls to end the income tax are a cause for celebration.

In fact, Paul’s calls for reforming the monetary system, the income tax, foreign policy, and protecting the Constitution, are a lot more mainstream than pre-emptive nuclear war, no borders, and a police state are.

Those media generated polls are as valuable as the media propaganda that pushed the nation to war in Iraq. People should have as much faith in polls as they do the Easter Bunny and computerized voting. Ron Paul is going to win by a landslide

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Tired in ga. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:34:57 GMT

I watched all the dems this weekend why is it when asked about the illegal immigrant issue they all look like they just droped the keys to the white house in a running wood shredder, and know that sooner or later they are going to have to put their hand in, a few million of us conservative and independent dems want some answers, the old lock step party loyal thing is not going to work on this one, what I want to know is what is your position on illegal immigrants, (not undocumented workers) there's a reason why your congress aproval rating is 14%.

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Tired in ga. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:35:03 GMT

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Gene Rich — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:36:48 GMT

Paaleaze! We need Obama Now? CFR member, On his knees to AIPAC!! We need 180 degrees from all of that ilk, democrat or rebublican. If we don't vote Ron Paul in 2008 we'll all be sucking pond water in 2012. If this republic of ours does not change direction now, the GLOBOCOPS will be here in force in the near future.

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Cary Walters, IN — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:39:27 GMT

So now he's proud that he uses obscene language and that he's taken illegal drugs in front of children. Anyone else see the problem with this?

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Daniel, Richmond, VA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:46:37 GMT

They're talking about polling of Dem vs. Reps, such as Obama vs Romney, of course.

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Romney08, USA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:04:50 GMT

Well Obama, at least Romney's not on Judical Watch's "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians" for 2007

http://www.judicialwatch.org/

Now there's a contrast!

(On a side note: anyone that says Barrack Hussein Obama again should be taken out to pasture and shot - he is NOT Muslim people!!! He never was Muslim. But even if he was, would that even matter? NO! So quit all of this backhanded politics)

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Chas — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:11:11 GMT

BTW, what is the significance of matchup polls this far ahead when the primaries haven't started yet?

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GG, Frisco, Texas — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:13:34 GMT

Obama was great on Meet the Press and C-SPAN. Good Luck Obama, I'm praying and hoping that you'll be our next President b/c we really need true change.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:29:10 GMT

Too bad that he can't beat Hillary :(

Ron Paul is the only candidate who could take more votes than Hillary in the election, period.

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Dave, Blanding, Utah — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:38:44 GMT

Why you should vote a democrat into the Oval-Office.
-To finally end this great long lasting economy.
-To turn tax paying workers into unemployment
collectors.
-Sell missile technology to China for election fund
donations(oh wait, Billary already did that).
-While were at it might as well raise taxes.
-Preach separation of church and state, then go to
churches to be hypocrites and preach politics.
-Last but not least, cut the military, bargain with
the terrorists & ask them to not hurt us in
exchange for converting to Islam and obeying their
Sharia law.

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Poor Ann — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:41:13 GMT

Romney doesn't use the "real harsh ones." No. He just INSULTS THE DIGNITY OF HIS WIFE, that sexist, by calling her (whom he hopes to be "First Lady of the U.S."), "HOT" and liking his finger making the "SSS" sound, BDFORE A CROWD OF STRANGERS! I wouldn't even date a man who disrespected me in such a way in front of America's voters, much less marry him! Poor Ann. Romney, What an a______! i won't use 'the harsh ones.'

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Jeff, Portland, OR — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:52:09 GMT

Romney is the biggest phony in the whole bunch....bigger than Hillary. I hope niether Candidate Bot wins thier primary. That would be a very ugly election.

"I don't say really bad words"....HA! Do they just have Romney Robot on auto pilot now?

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De Rock' Detroit Mi — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:14:38 GMT

Darla. I can "illuminate" for you I live in Detroit proper not some yuppie suburb and no the phone poll didn't have Ron Paul in there. I hung up because all the rest are just globalist puppets. Ron Paul is the only American in the race for president. He had my vote in 88 and he has my vote now. It's sad that it has taken this country 20 years to learn who and what Ron Paul is all about. Vote for freedom, vote RON PAUL.

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De' Rock — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:24:32 GMT

Joe are you nuts the last thing this counrty needs is another member of the CFR opperating our policies.
They are marching us into a one world government.
And pushing the North American Union down our throats.
Yet you all seem to like the thought of the UN dictating our countries policies.
We aren't the souverign nation we once were.
The change we need is not Obama. Its freedom from the federal reserve. World policeing and Empire building.
Look around we are being watched and treated like enemies. We need to take back our nation.
And the Dems and reps are all in bed with the banks.
Get informed from something other then you tv.
All the is bought and paid for.

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Eric Atkins, Huntsville, Alabama — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:27:20 GMT

The only person that can beat Ron Paul is the main stream media. They aren't costing Huckabee, Romney, Clinton, Edwards, or Obama any votes. They are costing Ron Paul millions of votes.

Google Inc. has proved that Ron Paul gets the least amount of press coverage although his name is search substantially more often than any other candidate.

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Johnny Moon — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:36:56 GMT

Right now I prefer Obama out of the big 3 on the Dem side (although Edwards says some good things... I find it hard to trust him...) Unfortunately none of the big 3 Dems plan on doing anything to bring home our troops from around the world and to bring us the Civil Liberties we deserve. That's why I, a lifelong Democrat, support Republican Ron Paul for President in 2008.

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vernica — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:23:48 GMT

the worst thing we deserve it's Clintons ; the best thing we won't get is Ron Paul, whom we won't get because we are agree to live in the "clintons-in bushes- country"; the silence is the best way to commit suicide ( Kurt Vonnegut)

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Max, Seattle, WA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:18:19 GMT

Wow. Mr. Obama is sooo cool. He uses the harsh, juicy swear words. He smokes pot. Throw that into his little experience and even worse ability to work with others and we have his Mom's favorite candidate! HaHa

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Linda KCMO — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:36:58 GMT

Obama and his wife are both CFR. We need a President that puts America FIRST!

Ron Paul will NOT allow any CFR members in his White House!

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Linda KCMO — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:36:58 GMT

Obama and his wife are both CFR. We need a President that puts America FIRST!

Ron Paul will NOT allow any CFR members in his White House!

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Jay, Topeka, KS — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:48:38 GMT

Obama, Mitt, Rudy and Huckaby are all for AIPAC and they all support Israel, like four little two year old children arguing who is mamma's favorite.

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Julie Mack, Philadelphia, PA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:32:44 GMT

As an agent of Change, Obama has aleady had a positive effect and change on the political landscape as evidenced by the "nicer tone" of the campaign commericals and political discourse prevelent today, which heretofore has been dirty and ugly. This is due to Obama's stance not too take the low road. To stay positive and above the frey, preferring to take the high road, to focuss on the issues and his message of change. -- And then they followed.

We all know that experience matters -- but what matters more is Judgment, Wisdom, Honesty and Integrity. We have to remember and weigh its seriousness, that in the most important policy decision of our times, the Iraq War, which has helped to escalate the present situation, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards got it Wrong. Barack Obama got it Right.

Obama a man of Judgment; a man of Positive Change.

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Sky — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:22:03 GMT

I'd pay to see him try against Paul.

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JT, Boston, MA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:53:14 GMT

Dunno what it is, but I just don't trust Obama.

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Brian O, Framingham, MA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:57:58 GMT

actually hillary collected the most insurance money from insurance lobbyists last year. more than any other senator, around 22.7 million. obama has NEVER taken money from special interests groups and has the strength and conviction to not give in. hope is not fantasy, but having strength and overcoming the special interests in what seems like a desperate situation. hillary is the most devisive candidate in the election and if nominated by the dems, will be beat by the republicans... obama is not afraid to reach across the aisle and get things done. give america a chance...obama 08

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Ken Collins/Wagoner, Oklahoma — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:03:13 GMT

This country is very ill after 7 years of this Bush regime and the pure negect of the American workers and young and old and let us not forget the infra- struture !!!
We as Americans can join with Sen. Obama and begin the healing process !!!
Sen. Barack Obama for a new beginning !!!!!

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Michael, Lake Conroe, TX — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:03:23 GMT

As different as they claim to be, both Mitt and Obama are charismatic "doers" that make things happen. If they don't make the primaries,(and they could find their common ground) then as independents on the same ticket, they could take the whole thing in a landslide.

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Desi NY — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:08:23 GMT

Hillary is for big business. vote obama

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Laura, Savannah, GA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:19:09 GMT

Wayne, have you actually read the story of David vs. Goliath. Apparently not, so I guess I'll be the spoiler. David wins. Not a political comment, it annoys me when people use literary or biblical references so poorly.

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Pete Manchester, NH — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:30:40 GMT

Obama would make a better president than Romney?

Obama's resume is a sad pathetic joke when put beside Romney's. Romney has more business, financial, problem solving, management, and executive experience and success than Obama could ever dream of having.

All Obama has going for him is the support of a bunch of idiots who buy into his empty rhetoric about change. He throws out a a couple of buzz words like "change" and "hope" every five seconds without having any real accomplishments or substance to offer and his minions kiss his ass. No wonder Obama does so well among college students. College kids are naive, arrogant, idealists living off of mommy and daddy and who don't know the first thing about the real world.

Hillary is going to have the nomination sewn up pretty soon and Osama Obama will be nothing but an obscure minor footnote in American political history.

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Amy B Portland, ME — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:35:11 GMT

What I like about Obama is he is honest with the voters. He doesn't pander. He actually weighs the issues and is willing to discuss differing points of view in a rational manner. He is a brilliant guy with a fantastic wife. He will be a President we can be proud of, if America is willing to be great once again.

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Bryan, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:35:43 GMT

Anyone can beat Ron Paul! What a joke!

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xoxo — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:37:12 GMT

Barack Obama stands for nothing. He votd for the patriot act, cannot commit to withdrawing troops out of Iraq by 2013 and supports bush's sanctions against Iran and raising taxes.

I think I'll vote for Ron Paul

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Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:40:38 GMT

I think what he means is they do not mention Paul in the polls. My Mom's BF is a longtime Republican and activist. When he was telephone polled (lol) just before Xmas, Paul was not an option amongst the GOP candidates. Romney, Huckabee, Guiliani, Thompson, McCain, and Other. Seriously. He just so happens to be a Republican and not a Statist Neo-Con so he of course is supporting Ron Paul! I have read in other forums that this kind of polling is normal though. I myself am registered Repub and I only have a cellphone and no land line. Another possibilty too since most of RP's supporters are younger and rely only on cellphones. My 2 cents.

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a. Growden, Murfreesboro, TN — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:48:21 GMT

They do poll Ron Paul, he's averaging less than 4%. http://www.pollster.com/08-US-Rep-Pres-Primary.php
The idea that Obama wouldn't beat Paul is ludicrous.

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Marvin PA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:52:13 GMT

Wayne forgive me for not believing your little spiel about the 1-2 punch but I heard it all in 2004 and see no reason why it will be any different in 2008.

I think Hillary will win the democrat nomination and people like you are fatally underestimating the number of people out there who either hate her or do not trust her enough to vote for her. You talked about the GOP lacking unity.....if Hillary is the Dem candidate you are going to see the GOP unite like never before. Doubt me now..beleive me when my words have come true.

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Mike, Pueblo, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:52:52 GMT

No wonder Ron Paul has low poll numbers.

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Sane in Ut — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:25:41 GMT

Wayne, do you read these blogs at all? It is laughable that you think the dems are united. Have you not read the venom between the Obama and Clinton camps? The in party dismisal of Kucinich and Biden as having a chance? Have you not heard Edwards proclaim all other canidates in the running as part of an old corrupt system? Have'nt you heard Hillary call all the others unqualified for lack of experience? Or everyone else call Hillary fake and unable to react to unplanted situations? Those are not republican talking points, that is democrat back biting. To me it is politics as usual, but you are delusional if you think they are the united manipulators of the opposistion. Try to function in the real world. It will be yet another close election, that is the sad truth. The reason it is sad , is because we may be subjected to more stupid court battles and chad counts. I'm trying to help you here, you people that get so caught up in fantasy end up angry and bitter when the real world crashes in on you.

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John Alexander, Edinboro,PA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:40:30 GMT

First he has to get nominated, horse before the cart Barak. You can't promise anything till we vote, and that is not happening yet, three more days to go. Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone uses designated drivers.

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Eric — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:58:40 GMT

Maybe if they 'polled' Ron Paul, then the national polls would match the straw votes and online polling (Ron runs first and second in most of those polls).
Alas, the media won't -- but they will run hit pieces on Ron Paul (my wife's grandmother first heard of Ron Paul this way right before Christmas -- so she is now not too keen on him).

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Asher, Gorham, ME — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:15:55 GMT

Dennis Kucinich is the ONLY ONE who could beat Ron Paul.

Nobody else stands up for the Constitution like Ron Paul or Dennis Kucinich.

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John Doe, Van Nuys, California — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:33:03 GMT

Dream on jackass, you could not beat Ron Paul !

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JoAnne — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:11:08 GMT

Barak should be thanking God that there is a writer's strike right now because his whole, "I can beat anyone" tour of Iowa is very reminiscent of that "Saturday Night Live" Celine Dion "I am the greatest singer in the world" skit. Have some humility dude, you wouldn't want to blow your chances and let Hillary get the nomination and jones you out of an opportunity of making an even bigger fool of yourself trying to debate Dr. Paul.

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Tim — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:18:40 GMT

Darla, in addition to the number Ron Paul voters being new to the political proces ("Ron Paul cured my apathy") as mentioned above by Joe Franklin, it is my current understanding that Ron Paul is not listed as a primary option in the telephone polls going on in New Hampshire so his numbers constantly look artificially low.

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Doug, NYC, USA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:00:04 GMT

Obama is just another Israeli stooge who will get his marching orders from Tel Aviv. Ron Paul is the only individual running for president that will not sell this country out to foreign interests.

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Big Al from Chicago — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:27:24 GMT

TO: Amy B Portland, ME who said "What I like about Obama is he is honest with the voters. He doesn't pander. He actually weighs the issues and is willing to discuss differing points of view in a rational manner. He is a brilliant guy with a fantastic wife. He will be a President we can be proud of, if America is willing to be great once again."

Wake up lady! I have spent my whole life in Chicago, the most corrupt city in the most corrupt county (Cook) in America. Barrack Hussein Rezkobama is a bought and paid for crooked Chicago Democrat. If Rezkobama is so honest let him come clean about the $200000+ in donations from indicted Chicago slumlord Antoin "Tony" Rezko. In June 2005, Obama bought a mansion on the South Side for $1.65 million,$300,000 less than the asking price. On the same day, Rezko's wife, Rita Rezko, bought the vacant lot next door from the same seller. The owner had listed the properties for sale together. He sold the house to Obama for $300,000 below the asking price but got his asking price on the lot from Rezko's wife.

Last year, Rita Rezko sold a strip of that vacant lot to Obama for $104,500 -- a deal Obama later apologized for, acknowledging that people might think he got a favor from Rezko. Obama called the episode "boneheaded" and a "mistake." So much for your "brilliant" Obama, and this is the man you want with his finger on the nuclear button!

Obama claims he worked as a community organizer but here is what he really did- Rezko's New Kenwood LLC got letters of support from Obama, who represented a nearby Senate district. "I am writing in support of the New Kenwood LLC's proposal to build a ninety-seven unit apartment building at 48th and Cottage Grove for senior citizens," Obama wrote in separate letters, each dated Oct. 28, 1998, to city and state housing officials. "This project will provide much needed housing for Fourth Ward citizens." At the time he wrote the letters, Obama was also a lawyer with Miner Barnhill & Galland, the law firm Davis formerly headed. Among the firm's clients were several companies owned by Davis and Rezko (Rezmar Corporation, look it up!). Davis and Rezko hired Daley & George, the law firm of the Chicago Mayor Richard Daley's brother Michael, to help them get $3.1 million from bonds issued by the city of Chicago. Rezko and Davis paid the city $1 for the land and spent more than $100,000 to clean it up, including the removal of an underground storage tank. Some tainted land was left behind, but state environmental officials approved construction after Rezko and Davis agreed to cover the polluted areas with parking lots, sidewalks or three feet of dirt, records show. You see how Rezkobama is deeply concerned about the environment! The $14.6 million Cottage View Terrace was funded entirely by city, state and federal taxpayers. The project included $855,000 in development fees for New Kenwood. Records don't show how Davis and Rezko split the money. Davis owned 51 percent of New Kenwood, Rezko 49 percent, according to the records. For more details look it up in the Chicago Sun Times newspaper!

Barack Hussein Rezkobama wrote letters to city and state officials supporting his political patron Tony Rezko's successful bid to get more than $14 million from taxpayers to build apartments for senior citizens. The deal included $855,000 in development fees for Rezko and his partner, Allison S. Davis, Obama's former boss, according to records from the project, which was four blocks outside Obama's state Senate district. Obama's letters, written nearly nine years ago, for the first time show the Democratic presidential hopeful did a political favor for Rezko -- a longtime friend, campaign fund-raiser and client of the law firm where Obama worked -- who was indicted last fall on federal charges that accuse him of demanding kickbacks from companies seeking state business under Illinois Democratic Governor Blagojevich. In addition to a land deal, Sen. Barack Obama's ties to indicted dealmaker Antoin "Tony" Rezko include an internship the senator provided the son of a contributor at the request of Rezko, an Obama spokesman confirmed Saturday. John Aramanda served as an intern for Obama in 2005, said Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs. His father is Joseph Aramanda, a Rezko business associate who was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in a federal corruption case against Rezko. Aramanda has contributed $11,500 to Obama since 2000, Gibbs said.

The Democrats bemoan the high cost of healthcare and claim it is due to the greed of insurance and pharmaceutical firms, then perhaps Barrack Hussein Rezkobama can explain how the University of Chicago Hospitals can afford to pay Michelle Obama a $316,962-a-year position as vice president for community and external affairs. I guess you can't run a hospital without a VP of Community Affairs and those jobs require at least $300K+ salary. Perhaps this would be better spent on patient care! The U of C Hospitals are right in Obama's Hyde Park neighborhood, how convenient! Who got Michelle Obama the job? Did Tony Rezko pull some strings?

WAKE UP! The Democrats are left-wing socialists. Democrats like to cry about stolen elections because they are the experts on that subject- there has not been a Republican mayor of Chicago for over 80 years! That is not the will of the people, that is one party rule where pawns on bloated payrolls owe their jobs to the Democrats!

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Jeff, Portland, OR — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:29:48 GMT

Pete Manchester from NH....your Romney slip with Obama's name shows your true nature and character...that would be single minded and backwards. Educate and think for yourself. Obama doesn't just have college kids supporting him he has the entire nation behind him. He has more people donating to his campaign than anyone running. He doesn't have to depend on his family fortune to support his campaign of spreading lies and spin like Romney Robot.

I don't want a business leader in our government. More corporate welfare while he ignores the problems of everyday americans...No Thanks. I much prefer Obama's resume of elected representative, constitutional law professor, community organizer, and more foreign policy experience.

Why have you bought into Romney's rhetoric? He doesn't say anything original or insightful.

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Ally Kendall — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:50:15 GMT

The simple fact is that Ron Paul has overwhelming support among the American people, but the pollsters don't allow people to choose Ron Paul in polls. Then when asked why they exclude Ron Paul from debates, Fox news points at the polls and say that he isn't polling well. In fact, he's doing a lot better than Mr. Abortion and Adultery in Iowa. And I expect him to do a lot better than Mr. Magic Underwear in New Hampshire as well.

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Michelle, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:22:31 GMT

Why is it that every time a leading political candidate makes a joke, people in this country flip out? Lighten up. It was a joke in a speech. These people aren't known for their comedic skills, they are politicians.

You want to talk experience and intelligence? With a C average in college, experience only as a governor and a DRUNK DRIVING ARREST...we elected George W...TWICE! Then we have the nerve to act surprised and indignant when he turns out to be inept as a president. Um...yes.

I'm sure some people think it helps their cause to call Senator Obama "Hussein". They believe that playing to our unreasonable fears of terrorism will make people NOT VOTE for anyone named Hussein. Please. I'm sorry, but most Americans are smarter than that. Most Americans know the man can't help what his parents named him. We also know that every terrorits is not a muslim and every muslim is not a terrorist. Has anyone heard of Timothy McVeigh? How about that kid who started shooting people in a mall before Christmas this year? Even America can grow a terrorist.

Perhaps our political system would actually work if we all stopped arguing on candidate's looks, or their jokes, or their religion. Maybe it would work if we actually did OUR civic duty and looked at our candidate's records on the issues we care about and voted BASED ON THAT.

Sigh. The hatred and anger need to be over now.Like it or not, all registered Democrats and Republicans are, above all else...Americans. It's like watching siblings fight.Aren't any of you tired of it? Look at your candidate, research their history, look at their stance on your most important issues. I can support any candidate who was elected by a majority who did their homework.

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Michelle, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:04:23 GMT

To Big Al from Chicago:

I could have taken your argument seriously. I could have...until you stated that The Democrats are left-wing socialists.

I'm a Democrat. My HUSBAND IS ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY...how dare you. When you make an argument from an unreasonable point of view, you make your entire point false.

I will be voting for Barack Obama. Oh and by the way...the name BIG AL sounds like a Chicago Mob Boss.

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Sharon Setzer, San Diego, CA — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:05:57 GMT

I'm the father of four children. I'd be glad to have a president who doesn't curse, do drugs or cheat on his wife.

It's one thing to have broken the law and taken drugs, but quite another to flaunt it with pride. I can't wait until Obama's kids start taking drugs. What will Obama say to them? They'll just come back with, "But you did it dad, and you turned out alright."

America needs a leader, and that includes setting examples for our children.

Kevin

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Wayne — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:06:26 GMT

To Wayne, Laura, Marvin, and Sane – a response to each of your responses

To Wayne - Sun, Dec 30, 2007 8:49 PM Post:
From my perspective (and perhaps others) Hilary and Obama are two leading contenders in the DNP. Hence, many do at this time see them as electable.

To Laura GA – Mon, Dec 31, 2007 9:19 AM Post:

I have read the story of David vs. Goliath, though I admit, it has been a while. In my post I said, “It will be Goliath (Dems) vs. David (Repubs).” At no point did I indicate that the DNP would beat the GOP. I simply said, “…that the Repubs will have great difficulty beating (the DNP).” The GOP may very well beat the DNP as David beat Goliath. Sorry for not writing more clearly in the original post.

To Marvin PA - Mon, Dec 31, 2007 9:52 AM Post:

Marvin, you make some good points. This year could be a repeat of 2004 regarding the 1-2 punch. To me (as an Ind.) it appears as if the sparring between GOP candidates is brought out in the media moreso than the sparring of DNP candidates. This could be due to the supposed “liberal media bias” or the perception I hold. Others have indicated likewise, hence the number of Ron Paul comments on this thread. From this perception (real or perceived), the DNP does not seem to be as divided as the GOP at this point. You may very well be true in your comments. Time will tell. Thanks.

To Sane in Ut - Mon, Dec 31, 2007 10:25 AM Post:

Sane, I have read a fair share of these blogs, though I admit I have not read all of them – there are quite a few. I did not say “the dems are united” – you did. I merely pointed out that after the primaries the Dems would put together an “All-Star 1-2 punch.” Yes, I’ve been aware of DNP “backbiting” to which you allude. As I stated in the above comment to Marvin, it appears to this Ind view that the media highlights the GOP in-fighting moreso than it does the DNP in-fighting. Thus the perception or illusion if you will, of varying degrees of unity (or disunity). I don’t think it a secret that Dems would like to reclaim the White House, and along with their reclamation hopes are plans to thwart the GOP. That is a logical assumption. So why would Obama as a DNP hopeful comment on a GOP candidate at this point? Obama drawing out a difference between him and Romney has to do with planting seeds for later cultivation. His Romney comments have little (if anything) to do with separating himself from other DNP candidates.

Aside: In the future, I welcome your response and intelligent input. I certainly can be persuaded by logical arguments. However, please refrain from attacking me (or anyone else for that matter) by calling me “delusional” or suggesting that I do not function in the “real world.” Sincerely, Wayne

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Wayne — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:12:23 GMT

TO Michelle from Denver:
Why is it that every time a leading political candidate makes a joke, people in this country flip out? Lighten up. It was a joke in a speech. These people aren't known for their comedic skills, they are politicians.

Good point! He could have meant his comments in a comedic way and that have been taken out of context and we are overanalyzing them (myself included). Wayne

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John Doe, Salt Lake City, Utah — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:22:19 GMT

I can understand why Obabma might go after Mitt Romney. I can also see where Mitt Romney learned how to Flip Flop so well. Here is what the LDS Church teaches and what Mitt Romney learned and was taught.

Mormon racism in perspective
An example for possible future changes in policy
relating to women and gays

Elder MARK E. PETERSON

Race Problems -- As They Affect The Church
Convention of Teachers of Religion on the College Level,
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, August 27, 1954.

God has commanded Israel not to intermarry. To go against this commandment of God would be in sin. Those who willfully sin with their eyes open to this wrong will not be surprised to find that they will be separated from the presence of God in the world to come. This is spiritual death....

The reason that one would lose his blessings by marrying a Negro is due to the restriction placed upon them. "No person having the least particle of Negro blood can hold the Priesthood" (Brigham Young). It does not matter if they are one-sixth Negro or one-hundred and sixth, the curse of no Priesthood is the same. If an individual who is entitled to the Priesthood marries a Negro, the Lord has decreed that only spirits who are not eligible for the Priesthood will come to that marriage as children. To intermarry with a Negro is to forfeit a "Nation of Priesthood holders"....

The discussion on civil rights, especially over the last 20 years, has drawn some very sharp lines. It has blinded the thinking of some of our own people, I believe. They have allowed their political affiliations to color their thinking to some extent, and then, of course, they have been persuaded by some of the arguments that have been put forth....We who teach in the Church certainly must have our feet on the ground and not to be led astray by the philosophies of men on this subject....

I think I have read enough to give you an idea of what the Negro is after. He is not just seeking the opportunity of sitting down in a cafe where white people eat. He isn't just trying to ride on the same streetcar or the same Pullman car with white people. It isn't that he just desires to go to the same theater as the white people. From this, and other interviews I have read, it appears that the Negro seeks absorption with the white race. He will not be satisfied until he achieves it by intermarriage. That is his objective and we must face it. We must not allow our feelings to carry us away, nor must we feel so sorry for Negroes that we will open our arms and embrace them with everything we have. Remember the little statement that we used to say about sin, "First we pity, then endure, then embrace"....

Now let's talk about segregation again for a few moments. Was segregation a wrong principle? When the Lord chose the nations to which the spirits were to come, determining that some would be Japanese and some would be Chinese and some Negroes and some Americans, He engaged in an act of segregation....

When he told Enoch not preach the gospel to the descendants of Cain who were black, the Lord engaged in segregation. When He cursed the descendants of Cain as to the Priesthood, He engaged in segregation....

Who placed the Negroes originally in darkest Africa? Was it some man, or was it God? And when He placed them there, He segregated them....

The Lord segregated the people both as to blood and place of residence. At least in the cases of the Lamanites and the Negro we have the definite word of the Lord Himself that he placed a dark skin upon them as a curse -- as a punishment and as a sign to all others. He forbade intermarriage with them under threat of extension of the curse. And He certainly segregated the descendants of Cain when He cursed the Negro as to the Priesthood, and drew an absolute line. You may even say He dropped an Iron curtain there....

Now we are generous with the Negro. We are willing that the Negro have the highest education. I would be willing to let every Negro drive a Cadillac if they could afford it. I would be willing that they have all the advantages they can get out of life in the world. But let them enjoy these things among themselves. I think the Lord segregated the Negro and who is man to change that segregation? It reminds me of the scripture on marriage, "what God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." Only here we have the reverse of the thing -- what God hath separated, let not man bring together again."

Think of the Negro, cursed as to the priesthood.... This Negro, who, in the pre-existence lived the type of life which justified the Lord in sending him to the earth in their lineage of Cain with a black skin, and possibly being born in darkest Africa--if that Negro is willing when he hears the gospel to accept it, he may have many of the blessings of the gospel. In spite of all he did in the pre-existent life, the Lord is willing, if the Negro accepts the gospel with real, sincere faith, and is really converted, to give him the blessings of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost. If that Negro is faithful all his days, he can and will enter the celestial kingdom. He will go there as a servant, but he will get celestial glory.

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Big Al from Chicago — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:25:31 GMT

TO: Michelle from Denver, FROM: Big Al in Chicago:
I have the greatest respect for Americans in the service. I simply stated facts about the corrupt Democrats that have a stranglehold on Chicago and Cook County. Also, with all deference to our armed forces, please remember America was dragged into the bloodiest wars of the 20th century by Democrats:
Woodrow Wilson, Democrat WWI
FDR, Democrat WWII
Harry Truman, Democrat, Korea
JFJ & LBJ Democrats, Vietnam

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Michelle, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:49:46 GMT

Big Al:

Now the Republicans can join the list...

Georgie, Republican, IRAQ

What is your point? Are you stating that after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we shouldn't have joined WWII? I have a veteran grandfather who might take issue with that. An unjust war is an unjust war, no matter which party drags us into it. I don't think WWII qualifies as unjust and I would argue WWI also. I'd be willing to bet some of your non-left-wing-socialist republican friends would agree with me.

Korea and Vietnam were due to our zealot fear of Communism and the possible spread of it all over the globe (which didn't happen). That leaves IRAQ, a country which had nothing to do with 9/11.

I would correct your statement that those were the "bloodiest wars of the 20th century." Those were ALL of the wars of the 20th century. After that we just sent a few troops in to "help" other countries. I would also state that ALL wars are bloody.

I find it interesting that a political party which rose to power on the wings of christianity has no problem bombing the ever loving hell out of people, including our own troops. Seems like a contradiction in terms to me.

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James — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:01:32 GMT

John Doe from Salt Lake City

You likely know very well that what you just posted is misleading and false. Assuming that Mark E. Peterson did in fact make those comments over 50 years ago, they were his comments and do not reflect official LDS teachings.

African-Americans joined the LDS church in its early years, and African-American males were ordained to the Priesthood. With the Church's move west, the conversion of African-Americans ceased, hence, no other Priesthood Ordinations. Over time, the opinions of early Church leaders over the matter of "blacks and the priesthood" were taken by some members of the Church as doctrine. Falsely accepted, these teachings promulgated over decades and likely influenced the beliefs of some members such as Peterson. As early as the 1950s and 1960s LDS missionaries were involved in conferring the Priesthood on males in South America who had African ancestry. As a result, LDS leaders began discussing the developed POLICY of Priesthood conferral. Ultimately, the POLICY was denounced (1978) and true DOCTRINE created to allow all worthy males to obtain the Priesthood.

Would you rather have it be like it was? Having lived and attended several churches in the "Bible Belt" there is still serious religion/race problems (white only/black only congregations). To me, it looks like the "Mormons" have got it right, while many others are still wrong.

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Michele, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:04:09 GMT

By the way Big Al:

I don't know if you've ever served in the military. I won't assume either way. I can tell you, as the wife of a 15 year military man...

Seeing the smug little toad stroll across the deck of an aircraft carrier, wearing a flight suit and exclaim "mission accomplished!" several YEARS ago..

that made me so angry I couldn't see straight. This guy never served in the military, I don't care what his record says. He doesn't know what the life of a military man or his family is like. Nor does he respect these people, or we wouldn't have been in IRAQ longer than we were in WWII.

Like I said, I will be voting for Obama. I need someone who actually thinks for JUST A SECOND before sending in our troops. I'm married to one of our troops and I'd like to keep him.

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Big Al from Chicago — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:26:32 GMT

Michelle in Denver, perhaps it is the lack of oxygen from your altitude- get real. How much of a threat was the Kaiser- 128 wealthy Americans died when the Lusitania was sunk by Imperial Germany, was that worth the lives of over 117,000 Americans? Or your Social Security founding buddy FDR, talk about a failure of intelligence, it is well established that even with the crude basic radar of the early 1940's, radar and radio interceptions by the US military knew the Japs were on their way. Tojo and Hitler saved America from the Depression, not FDR.

Vote Early and Vote Often!

Big Al

P.S.- April,1968 Richard J. Daley, Mayor of Chicago, Democrat, during race riots ordered the Chicago police to "Shoot to kill all arsonists and shoot to maim all looters", and you talk about Bush and Cheny shredding the Constitution! Where is your cultural sensitivity?

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Michelle, Denver Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:43:35 GMT

Big Al:

Ok I can see you want to argue small points...

I don't believe I ever called FDR "my buddy"

I believe YOU are calling both WWI and WWII unjust wars...bad republican! BAD! Glad to hear you're a fan of both Japan and Germany though. They are both doing better than us economically. And China owns us.

You didn't spell "Cheny" correctly...it's Cheney...or pure evil...whichever you prefer.

Where is MY cultural sensitivity...please. I won't justify that with an answer.

Have a nice life in really screwed up Chicago. I've been there, it seemed like a nice town. I loved the downtown area. What a shame you don't like it. Perhaps you should move to Washington. You'd fit right in.

I've noticed that many conservatives tend to attack people when they can't win an argument based on fact alone. Like I said...you'll fit right in. I enjoyed having a reason for a counter-attack though...thank you.

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Michelle, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:52:30 GMT

Al, by the way:

I never talked about "Bush and Cheny (sp) shredding the Constitution to you." I could do that. I can see that you love a good argument as much as I do. But I can also see that, just like me, you have your opinion already, so I won't go into the suspension of hapeas corpus, illegal wire tapping, keeping prisoners at black sites without ever charging them or even about absolute lies about WMD's to get us into this war. I won't do that. I won't mention any of that...haha.

I know, you're thinking "How could a military wife have this opinion?"

I believe that our troops sign up to do what they are asked by their country. I fully support my husband and expect him to do exactly that. But I also believe that our government must tell us the truth before using our troops to start a war...and that our troops should go to war ONLY when there is no other choice.

Where is YOUR cultural sensitivity?

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Big Al from Chicago — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:21:53 GMT

TO: Michelle, FROM: Big Al,

I am simply a product of the unionized Chicago public schools so excuseee my spilling!

Your buddy FDR, with his packed Supereme Court, found a justification to round up Japanese-Americans, without charge or reason. After FDR siezed all gold holdings in the US in the 1930's he could certainly afford a fence to surround all the Germans in Milwaukee or Italians on Mott Street in NY. Maybe he was just being sensitive to his homosexual buddy J. Edgar Hoover. And, because Mr. Hoover was afraid the Organization would expose photos of him with men, Hoover repeatedly denied the existence of the Mafia.

Vote Early and Vote Often!

Big Al

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Michelle, Denver, Colorado — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:31:42 GMT

Al:

You're right, you're brilliant. No republican politicians have EVER done anything wrong as far as I can see...they are all perfect and live by their "family values." How lucky we are to have politicians like them and followers like you.

Have a nice life...goodbye.

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Sane in Ut — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:00:05 GMT

Wayne gets my vote for most entertaining post today. For the use of his laugh line "independant point of view" and for implying that Democrats are unified and in control of GOP primary developements. Wayne, how have you missed all of division and infighting in the Democratic party? If that party is so savy and in control of politics why could not defeat someone they claim is so stupid in the last two presidential elections? Why with control of congress do they whine that they can't get anything done because the republicans keep out witting them? Entertaining post though.

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AmericanWoman — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:24:27 GMT

Unlike Romney, Obama has never run anything important in his life. No comparison. No experience. And certainly no Abraham Lincoln.

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David , Phoenix — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:48:53 GMT

Huckabee vs Obama in the primary. Obama takes it.
Romney doessn`t have the national support, nor does Edwards.Hillary is seen to be too polarizing. just the facts.

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Jay, Topeka KS — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:21:07 GMT

Obama, Mitt, Rudy and Huckaby are all for AIPAC and they all support Israel, like four little two year old children arguing who is mamma's favorite. Oh, and I forgot all the rest are for AIPAC/ISRAEL also, INCLUDING Hillary. Ron Paul is the only candidate who can turn this around. This coming election is the third election, since 2000, third strike and we are out, This election is the last chance. I do NOT want a bloody revolution in our country. A possible conflict with Mexican illegals mostly men WITH weapons in this country - if people don't get serious and remove the corrupt from the White House, THIS is what is brewing. Or is it what Bush really wants? I hope people will THINK about this.

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Wayne — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:59:25 GMT

To Sane:

Glad I could be of some assistance getting you to laugh today (yesterday). Yes, I am Ind. As of now, I'm leaning GOP rather than DNP. Every person I've voted for (for Pres) since the 80s has lost. So you can bet whoever I choose, will lose! :-)
On a more serious note, I'm sure I've missed infighting in both camps. However, I still think the GOP infighting is being covered moreso than the DNP infighting by the liberal press. Thus giving the perception (and we know at times perception leads to reality) the GOP is more divided than the DNP - notice I said more divided, not that one is and one is not.
To answer your query about how DNP could not defeat Bush in 2000 and 2004 - I'm certainly no political expert but this is my best guess. In 2000 people were feeling good about the economy under DNP reign, but also looking to separate themselves from a party that looked "sleazy" after Billy Boys....events. Hence, a mixed bag of DNP/Ind support - economy + and BC - , thus resulting in a narrow 271 to 266 electoral win for Bush. In 2004, many (though it has changed now) were still riding the Nationalism wave of emotion post 9/11 and the war on terror through Iraq. Throw that in with Kerry (need I say more) and wala (sp?)...Bush wins again. I certainly could be very wrong in both instances - if so, you can have another good chuckle on my account - it will keep you healthy. Thanks!