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POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Reasons to vote for Obama-Biden


Published/Last Modified on Sunday, Sep 14, 2008 - 05:22:18 am MST

Commentary by Bob Bland
Special to the Herald/Review

Our country is suffering from eight years of failed policies and we desperately need to get back on the right track. Barack Obama and Joe Biden offer a campaign that is based on change you can believe in.

• Good jobs at good pay: The new administration will cut taxes on working families while eliminating tax breaks that President Bush gave to the wealthiest Americans. Democrats will ensure a trade policy that opens up foreign markets to support good American jobs. We will use trade agreements to spread labor and environmental standards around the world and end agreements that fail to live up to those important benchmarks.

Obama and Biden will restore the stability of the housing market by cracking down on brokers and lenders and expanding the mortgage deduction. Obama will move the economy away from foreign oil and move toward energy from the sun and wind, while moving forward with stop-gap measures such as drilling for oil offshore when it can be done without destroying our environment. The construction involved in the move to renewable energy will create millions of good-paying jobs, many in Cochise County.



Finally, Obama will responsibly end the Iraq war, bring our troops home safely, end the spending of $10 billion borrowed each month on a country with a huge surplus, and let the Iraqis decide their own future. This will end a drain on our economy.

• Health care: The election of Obama will bring a universal health care plan that will provide affordable, quality health care coverage for every American. Its efficiency will reduce the cost of health care and insure the 47 million Americans — including nearly 9 million children — who now lack health insurance. Obama will make available a new national health plan so all Americans can buy affordable health coverage that is similar to the plan available to members of Congress. This plan will bring guaranteed eligibility, comprehensive benefits, affordable premiums and co-pays, and financial assistance for those who need it.

• World-class education: Barack Obama will launch an agenda that provides care, learning and support to families with children from birth up to 5 years old. Democrats will improve teacher compensation by rewarding expert, accomplished teachers for taking on challenging assignment. Obama will reduce the high school dropout rate and close the achievement gap by investing in proven intervention strategies.

Democrats will energize and challenge our secondary education system. Six million middle and high school students read below grade level. High school students rank 28th out of 40 countries in mathematics and 19th out of 40 countries in science. Obama will create a tax credit that will make tuition at community colleges free and will cover up to two-thirds the cost of tuition at the public colleges and universities.

• Real national security: Obama and Biden bring solid experience and a depth of understanding to foreign affairs. They will return to the traditional bipartisan policy based on international cooperation. This will be used to produce military support for a clear victory in Afghanistan, remove the threat of the terrorists in Pakistan, and combat terrorism wherever it festers.

Obama will expand and enhance the military and spend homeland dollars on the basis of risk. He will ensure coordination with state, local and tribal jurisdictions so first-responders are better prepared. To succeed, our homeland security and military actions must be based on intelligence targeted at real threats.

Obama will urgently seek to reduce the risks from nuclear weapons, biological attacks and cyberwarfare. This will include using tougher multilateral sanctions and aggressive diplomacy to ensure that no additional nations — including Iran — develop nuclear weapons.

Obama will demand the military and VA coordinate to provide a transition from active duty. He will fund VA medical care, allow all veterans into the VA, improve mental health treatment and care for brain injury, fix the benefits bureaucracy and combat homelessness. For current and future seniors, Democrats will protect Social Security by ensuring solvency protecting benefits. He will strengthen retirement savings, require full disclosure of pension benefits, eliminate income taxes for seniors making less than $50,000 and expand savings incentives for working families.

Space limits my ability to make the full case. Please visit www.cochisedemocrats.com and click “About Us” to learn more.

BOB BLAND is chairman of the Cochise County Democratic Party. The party office is at 1010 E. Fry Blvd. For information, call 458-9467, or go online to www.cochisedemocrats.com.


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    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 16, 2008 11:18 AM:

    " To Hmmmm: So I guess that makes Obama a Muslim too. Quit spewing your sewage. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 15, 2008 2:01 PM:

    " To Hmmmmm. Just checked RCP again and it is now 7.3% spread. Looks like Obama is losing his grip and people are actually waking up to reality unlike people like you Hmmmm. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:54 PM:

    " To Hmmmmm. Apparently you are only looking at the one poll that has Obama up by 14% and that is the NYTimes/CBS Poll. Real clear Politics has Obama only up by 7.7% and that is falling too. Amazing what you Liberals will pull out to make your guy look good. Also if you look at the sample size of the poll you are citing it was only 699 interviews. Hardly a very wide sample. Next time post all the facts about your poll not just the percentage. You libs get called out every time. "

    To Linda wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:18 PM:

    " We agree with you. We just sent in our ballots and are also praying that Obama wins also. "

    Hmmmm wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:04 AM:

    " Did I mention that McCain is an atheist? "

    Hmmmm wrote on Oct 15, 2008 11:03 AM:

    " Palin is nothing more than a common thug trying to use her power to bully people. I guess if you want to call Obama a socialist then you HAVE TO CALL MCCAIN A NAZI. That would only be fair. We all no McCAIN hates the vets. We know he tried to make this race racial. He advocates the government take over of private industry. He took bribe money from Keating and got caught. Fornuately it doesn't matter what any facist right winger says here, because OBAMA WON THE ELECTION. Amen! "

    New to SV wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:40 AM:

    " All of you people voting for Obama need to wake up. He will destroy this country. Please... do research about him. Look at his connections to ACORN. He was on the radio talking about the ridiculous loans that were handed out. WHAT!? He trained the people in the organization that went out and forced banks to make those loans. He was endorsed by the New Party (not the democrats) in 1996, which was a party that had a socialist agenda. What change is he really going to bring? He lies through his teeth... COME ON!!!!!! "

    Linda wrote on Oct 15, 2008 8:14 AM:

    " "I am so HAPPY to see that the Democrats are FINALLY being heard and winning the battle to have someone in the Whitehouse that will be responsible, who is intelligent, is wise, can speak calmly, can communicate intelliently and will get this country back on track, I voted for Obama and will pray he wins this election!!!" "

    Tom wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:29 AM:

    " Obama is a Socialist. Class warfare is promoted by him: the middle class versus the rich; he and his supporters claim racism any time someone disagrees with him; hatred of his country while extolling the virtues of other socialist countries. Like most Socialists he is extremely naive and idealistic: so was Neville Chamberlain who claimed "Peace in our Time" just before Hitler started WW2. Socialism comes in stages. See When America Goes Socialist at
    http://www.socialistaction.org/whenamerica.htm
    Obama is too naive and dangerous to trust with the powers of being the President of the United States of America. " "

    New to SV wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:24 AM:

    " To the Editor: I guess you guys forgot how to work your own website huh? Is it that hard to take down an article? Or why not just put up the one for McCain and Palin again? I mean if you could change the date on one, why not change the date of the other? Are the cochise democrats paying you to keep this article up? I bet it will come down the day after elections... when President McCain gives his thank you speech. "

    hummer wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:10 AM:

    " It is obvious from reading these threads that neither group is willing to vote for change. The current crisis will linger much longer than it has to if the group here is representative of the voters in the US. Same politicians will be voted into office and the same politicians will continue to get rich off of special interest group contributions and benefits. The sad thing is that one of these groups will win the presidential election and think their candidate will save the day. What a joke. "

    hummer wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:04 AM:

    " I find it ammusing listening to the desperation on the left and the right to convince each other to vote for their candidates and listening to the vicious nature of the Obama lemmings. Both of the Candidates have pointed blame at Congress for the economic crisis we are in. McCain blames the democratic congress for allowing Fannie and Freddie for doling out risky loans to people who don't have the means to pay the loans back. Obama blames the Republican Congress for failing to implement financial regulations. Truth is that both factors are major contibuters to this current crisis. "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 15, 2008 6:52 AM:

    " We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 15, 2008 6:52 AM:

    " I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

    Vote McCain-Palin!! "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 14, 2008 10:12 PM:

    " http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/10/14/nytcbs-poll-obama-takes-commanding-lead/
    This came from FOX News. Obama up by 14% and the lead keeps growing. Hereford reject - We know the truth hurts for you people so just admit your defeat and "move on". You are now just humiliating yourself further. We have brought the truth to America and it appears it is too much for the republicans to stomach. This is why they had to go negatove from the begining. Truth McCain is and still is corrupt. It started at the Naval Academy with his failures there all the way through the Keating five and Palin's abuse ofpower. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:49 PM:

    " ZOGBY WEDNESDAY: OBAMA 48.2%, MCCAIN 44.4%... NOT SURE 7.4%... DEVELOPING...As McCain said, "We've got 'em right where we want 'em!" Cal, it's wishful thinking on your part. Conservatives are gaining ground every day. Within 2 years there will be many more conservatives in our government because they actually do the work we send them to do, like watching over the financial institutions and promoting growth so you and your kids and their kids can have good jobs, not a government handout. "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:41 PM:

    " Obama can't go after those responsible for the economic crisis because they are HIS PEOPLE. John McCain CAN go after the crooks of every stripe. He will make them "infamous". He will prosecute them and get reforms passed and get safeguards on our economy so this doesn't happen EVER AGAIN. McCain will use the bully pulpit to tell us the truth and what MUST be done. McCain, unlike Obama, doesn't kiss-up to anybody. Vote Republican for Responsive Government "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:30 PM:

    " I want my government to be RESPONSIVE. I want the hooligans, thugs and crooks who got us into this mess investigated and held accountable in court and in the court of public opinion. Will Obama hold any of these DEMOCRATS accountable for their part? Barney Frank, Christopher Dodd, Franklin Raines, Herb Moses, Jim Johnson? No, he can't. They are his supporters. Will Obama hold ACORN accountable and pursue JUSTICE against this corrupt organization? No, because he supports ACORN and they him. Obama is a SOCIALIST. He'll go after Wall St because he is anti-capitalist. "

    Cal wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:46 PM:

    " http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/
    The conservative movement is dead. It died when republicans began their social movement with the take over of private enterprise. Even conservative voice Buckley has left and has joined the Obama team. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 14, 2008 6:33 PM:

    " To all Obama lovers: Where do you guys get all this garbage you try to pass off as fact? Everything you post is either from a extreme left site or some other non-verifiable site. To Hmmm you are the worst of all liars trying to pass this crap off as truth. "

    To Hmmm wrote on Oct 14, 2008 3:16 PM:

    " You are correct, corruption is with McCain and Palin. Even more so with Palin. Copy and paste these:
    http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/09/the-alaska-divi.html
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Independence_Party
    It says Palin's husband Todd was a member of the Alaskan Independence Party (AIP) from October 1995 through July 2002, except for a few months in 2000. He is currently an Undeclared member. AIP wants Alaskans to secede from the U.S. In its birth, AIP held the same by-laws as the KKK. "

    To Old Marine wrote on Oct 14, 2008 2:15 PM:

    " To Old Marine: FYI, ALL politicians will promise all kinds of things, but most likely will not deliver once they are in office. I believe this to be true of ALL candidates. So, don't say it's only Obama and Biden, OK? Besides, they really try to carry out their promises, but the Senate/ Congress can stop them. "

    To McCain Victims wrote on Oct 14, 2008 2:02 PM:

    " To J. Clarke: I agree with you 100 percent. The hard right has turned against MCCain and is not campaigning for him because they already know it is over. They have thrown him to the wolves, ran into their homes, and are hiding behind their locked doors. LOL, LOL "

    To McCain Victims wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:55 PM:

    " To Hereford Resident, DR, Tom and All You McCain Victims: Aha, now I finally see it: Your problem is you are so full of hate for Obama because you're so full of jealousy of him!! I'm willing to bet you look more similar to your precious old, ugly, lurching, mean, hateful, senile, grudge-carrying McCain, don't you? LOL, LOL "

    To Wilson wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:47 PM:

    " To Wilson: I agree with 100 percent. "God will need to help us if McCain wins. McCain is like the devil. He is hateful and snyde. I don't trust his smirk nor his arrogance. I have watched over the years as he has bounced around scandals. He is deffinately not clean. McCain can not be trusted. " "

    To Paul wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:18 PM:

    " To Paul: The way Fox News, Hannity, Limbaugh, Laura Ingraham and all those other Obama haters, I thank MSNBC news (Olbermann, Maddow, Chris Matthews) for being way over the top defending Obama!! You ever wonder, what will Fox News and all those Obama haters do and say if Obama wins? "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:06 PM:

    " To Defeat Socialism: You are correct. They have already gone after talk radio because the liberals just can't seem to get the audience there. They think it is unfair that conservatives own talk radio and they just can't attract listeners. "

    Editor at work wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:39 AM:

    " And the editor wrote this a day ago.


    EDITOR'S NOTE: This opinion piece was published more than two weeks ago, but for some reason, the posted date is reading Saturday, Oct. 11. We are working to fix the problem. " "

    New to SV wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:32 AM:

    " I have a question for the editor of the Herald. One... how can the comments of this article begin on 14 Sep but the publish date of the article is 11 Oct? Two... there has not been an article that has been up on your site for more than 14 days under most talked about articles. If you've kept this up for so long why did you take down Point-Counter Point for McCain and Palin. Shouldn't readers be able to compare the two tickets? Why take down one and leave the other up? A little biased maybe?
    EDITOR'S NOTE: This commentary was published in September, but it apparently has been re-published due to an editor's error. We are working to correct it. "

    Anna Sanchez wrote on Oct 14, 2008 10:34 AM:

    " Obama will be a great asset to our country. After 8 years of being killed by Bush it willnice to see our economy rebound. I see all the polls show Obama's lead getting bigger. This is a great victory for all of us. God Bless. "

    donotvoterepublican wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:43 AM:

    " We all know what bush did to all americans put us in a bind people losing there jobs due to his failed policies and the costly war in iraq spending billions of dollars over there the iraqis have there own billions of revenue let them pay 4 there own. lets spend our money where it belongs here in the usa to help our own people. GO OBAMA BIDEN 08 "

    Ray wrote on Oct 14, 2008 9:09 AM:

    " Obama wants to tax your 401K's, even though they have just gone through the wringer!!! Obama says his tax cuts are for 95% of workers. He neglects to say that 40% of those don't pay any taxes now! Obama doesn't believe that raising taxes during these troubled times will do grave damage to the economy...regardless of what the leading economic people are saying. And you want to vote for him? "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:45 AM:

    " http://news.yahoo.com/s/politico/14556

    Another key indication here! Obama has taken away almost everything that Bush won with. McCain now stands NO chance of being able to win. He should count his loses and listen to America and stop campaigning. He is just wasting more money now. John give it up and save some dignity! You lost. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:24 AM:

    " To Pancho: Well it is documented all over. Maybe you need to learn how to use Google to find the information. Back in 1999 Clinton pressured the banks to give out risky loans to people that did not have the means to pay them back. Now look at where we are today because of Clinton's stupidity. "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:54 AM:

    " GW/Battleground Tracking shows Obama up by 13% now! McCain is losing ground faster than the Soviets lost breakaway republics in the 1990's! http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html
    I guess McCain has thrown in the towl on the US like he did with Michigan! "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:51 AM:

    " I see McBush is going to introduce a "NEW ECONOMIC PLAN" today. Well he just introduced one a few weeks ago. Then he declared the economy is "fundamentally strong", which was before his chief economic guy told us "America is a bunch of whiners" and we are just in a "mental recession". So what happened to mavericks plan of a few weeks ago? Why does he need a plan if our economy is fundamentally strong? McBush has no clue what to do. He can't even make up his mind if the economy is strong or not. "

    Mo wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:32 AM:

    " Check out this link: http://www.jedreport.com/shipjumpers/ "

    Defeat Socialism wrote on Oct 14, 2008 6:46 AM:

    " All you need to know about the socialist Obama: Acorn voter fraud, Ayers, Alinski, Wright. The first thing that will be lost in an Obama administration is the freedom of speech. The left wing already controls most of the media; they will move to control the rest. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:47 AM:

    " Pancho, part 2
    To add teeth to this law, provisions were included to punish financial institutions that did not embrace the horrific business practice of lending money to those unable to pay it back.
    http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/fsalvato/2008/fs_10101.shtml
    Pancho, go to this website and see what the DEMOCRAT tool, ACORN, proudly says it did:
    http://acorn.org/index.php?id=2765 "

    Tom wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:39 AM:

    " Pancho,
    In 1977, the Community Reinvestment Act (web site) was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. This law requires financial institutions to offer credit, including home ownership opportunities, to under-served populations. Translated, the Community Reinvestment Act forced financial institutions to offer credit -- mortgages -- to unqualified borrowers. "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 14, 2008 5:21 AM:

    " RASMUSSEN: OBAMA 50% MCCAIN 45%
    on drudgereport.com this morning again Vote Republican for Responsive Government: We can't afford to have the democrats control Congress and the White House. "

    Colin wrote on Oct 13, 2008 11:19 PM:

    " http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/13/palin.investigation/index.html
    Is there no end to the misuse of power by Palin. If she became VP what kind of abuses of power could we then expect? The polls show Obama with a 7-8 point lead depending on the poll. Obama has won this race hands down, and didn't stoop to the scum level that McCain and palin did! GO OBAMA BIDEN! "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:51 PM:

    " jg,
    ACORN members have
    Negotiated landmark agreements with banks in St. Louis, New York City, D.C. and others, making more than a billion dollars available for loans in low-income neighborhoods. Blocked the gutting of the Federal Community Reinvestment Act. Forced Fannie Mae to establish a precedent-setting program to buy community reinvestment mortgages.
    http://acorn.org/index.php?id=2765
    Caution: ACORN at work for the democrats. More than a billion dollars in sub-prime loans! blocked regulation designed to PREVENT this economic mess; and FORCED Fannie Mae to buy them. Oh yes, and VOTER FRAUD by ACORN with convictions in 2006. "

    To Old Marine wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:39 PM:

    " Well if it is delivering your worried about then why would you vote for McCain. As a Vet McCain has voted against every Vet healthcare increase since 1993. Most recently he was against a better GI BIll for the troops. He votes against wounded warriors at every opportunity. Sir, that is not what I call delivering. Obama has voted for these benefits. That is delivering. Obama has our back, while McCain is stabbing it. "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:30 PM:

    " bd, happy to tell you. It was a headline earlier today on drudgereport.com referencing one of the polls
    **** Breaking News*****
    ZOGBY TUESDAY: OBAMA 49%, MCCAIN 43%... DEVELOPING... *****
    http://realclearpolitics.com/
    has all the polls listed. Remember it's not the polls that count; its the votes. DOW up 900 points today! Vote Republican for Responsive Govt "

    J. Clarke wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:28 PM:

    " John McCain is adrift and will not recover. That will be good for America,
    even for diehard McCain followers, although they won't recognize or accept it. The hard right is turning against him now. Where is Crist, Pawlenty, Hutchinson, Ridge, Romney, Huckabee, etc.? Why are they not campaigning for McCain? Once McCain made the desperate decision of picking Palin as his running mate, they knew it was over. It will be such a relief to have an Obama/Biden administration after these last 8 disastrous years.. "

    JR wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:08 PM:

    " Tom, thaks for the info I watch Glenn Beck and he does a good job of documenting and research on issues. I like Glenn Beck because he is one of the few people who go after both parties with equal intensity.
    My point is people from both parties need to understand that both sides are to blame for this mess. That being said we as a people should be able to discuss the issues without the name calling and hate on both sides. "

    Pancho wrote on Oct 13, 2008 7:05 PM:

    " Hereford Resident - With regard to the current economic crisis. Just when you believe you've heard every single idiotic remark possible, someone comes along and says, "the Democrats forced the banks to lend money to people they knew could not pay it back." Wow! "

    Nam Vet wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:53 PM:

    " I agree with Old Marine that "There are politicians who will promise all kinds of things, but cannot deliver once they are in office. G.W. Bush is the best example, as he did not deliver on any of his promises. His only achievement was uniting the country against him. In that sense, you could say he was right when he said he was a uniter, not a divider. Obama/Biden-2008!! "

    to bd wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:47 PM:

    " It appears that CNN is all you listen to. Go look at the Zogby and Rassmussen polls. geez...not too bright...a simple google search would have saved you the embarrassment. "

    bd wrote on Oct 13, 2008 1:21 PM:

    " And which poll shows those statistics? I have not seen one with such a close margin. In fact, Obama is leading from 11 pts to 4pts depending on the poll. Your poll is probably from Faux news. "

    jg wrote on Oct 13, 2008 1:18 PM:

    " For those questioning the ACORN issue here is a link which clearly and honestly explains the situation.

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-matzzie/how-mccain-will-steal-the_b_133989.html "

    Tom wrote on Oct 13, 2008 12:11 PM:

    " JR, thanks for the good link. Now here's the part they didn't tell you about.
    Where did all this START?
    http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/16171/?ck=1
    Please read it. It is documented and well-written. "

    Hmmmm wrote on Oct 13, 2008 11:24 AM:

    " Voting republican is a wasted vote. America is fed up with your types. That is why Obama won, and why dems control both the house and senate. You people screwed up tis country with your spend, spend, spend economic policy. You over spent on Iraq now you screwed up every market in the world. McCain would give the shirt off his back for an Iraqi, but won't give a penny to the wounded warriors. He should be tried for treason. He is a traitor and a loose cannon. The good thing is that he lost! "

    Wise Guy wrote on Oct 13, 2008 10:03 AM:

    " Venezuela has suffered one economic crisis after another when Hugo Chavez took over. This is proof positive that socialism and privitized businesses don't work. Even the Mexican owned PEMEX is suffering from government ownership. This is what we can expect of our economy if we adopt these socialist policies.
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/venezuela/3183417/Venezuelas-oil-output-slumps-under-Hugo-Chavez.html
    http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_50/b3912084_mz058.htm "

    Old Marine wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:59 AM:

    " There are politicians who will promise all kinds if things, but cannot deliver once they are in office. I believe this to be true of Obama - Biden. "

    Wise Guy wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:50 AM:

    " The blatent name calling and insults from the left is nothing but "liberal thugocracy". In Nevada a few weeks ago, Obama told his supporters, "I want you to talk to them whether they are independent or whether they are Republican. I want you to argue with them and get in their face." This was when he was down in the polls shortly after the Republican Convention. The thugery you are witnessing here is just that. Liberal intimidation. This is what you can expect if Obama wins the White House. Freedom of speech will be stripped from the Constitution. "

    do not vote republican wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:33 AM:

    " haha vote republican yeah right with there failed policies for the past 8 years i dont think so. We dont need another 4 years of bush and that right wing nut who abused her power palin america had enough its time for a new chapter go obama biden 08 "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:06 AM:

    " To Cal: Question, are there any gas shortages right now? Are there any terrorists holding American Hostages right now? These are only a few questions as to why Carter was worse than now. You can say all you want but you are a lot better off than you were back when Carter was President. The Economy would not be this bad had the Democrats not forced the banks to lend money to people they knew could not pay it back. That is the problem with a socialist society. If you can't pay then you don't get a loan. "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:05 AM:

    " The only gamble would be for a man too old to lead in McBush. Gamble on four more years of failed policies and economic hardship? No thanks we will vote for Obama. Also, Obama's lead is increasing everyday.http://www.realclearpolitics.com/
    http://edition.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/ OBAMA HAS 8 point NATIONAL LEAD and it is GROWING!
    MCCAIN LOST he is done. He will go into hiding and cry in defeat. That is what he gets for befriending the military and the Vets! Shame on him for abandoning the military! "

    Edotor Lies wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:03 AM:

    " The following stories (up to 50) have received the most reader comments during the last 14 days. The numbers following each story are a tally of the number of comments each story has received in the last 14 days, which is NOT necessarily the total number since each was first published.
    EDITOR'S NOTE: This opinion piece was published more than two weeks ago, but for some reason, the posted date is reading Saturday, Oct. 11. We are working to fix the problem. "

    To Free Thinker wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:00 AM:

    " Just to be clear,Fidel Castro's father was a wealthy landowner...so it cannot be said that Fidel made it rich by socialist economic theory alone. "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:42 AM:

    " What a difference a day makes,
    24 little hours,
    brought the sun
    and the flowers
    where there used to be rain.
    OBAMA 50%, MCCAIN 45% and closing
    As McCain says, America's best days are ahead of us. Obama says "CHANGE" but he means "Take a CHANCE, a GAMBLE on me." This is no time to gamble. It is a time to vote for John McCain who has a track record of ACCOMPLISHMENTS. John McCain is pragmatic and compassionate. He is the man of substance we need. "

    JR wrote on Oct 13, 2008 12:07 AM:

    " Both sides want to blame the other for the economy but the truth is they are both to blame. Check the facts at http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/who_caused_the_economic_crisis.html. This is a non-partisan site.
    I would also like to point out that both sides have distorted facts about each other. Whoever is elected we as citizens need to hold them to getting our country back on its feet and working for us and not special intrest(this goes for both parties). "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 12, 2008 11:15 PM:

    " http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081012/ap_on_el_pr/republicans_mccain

    Rift in the republican party is not helping McCain either. His own party is against him and his dirty tactics. The race is over. McCain should concede the race and exit with integrity. He is the cause for great division in this country. Even Bush won't campaign for him. what does that tell you? "

    Vote Republican wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:35 PM:

    " Another McCain supporter said:
    "Ok libs/socialists, go ahead and pee on my shoes and tell me it's raining one more time." Context is everything: This is Portland, OR were talkin' about where it rains ALL the time! Laugh a little more! It'll do ya good!
    http://www.thebeenews.com/news/story.php?story_id=122376701181256200 "

    Vote Republican wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:30 PM:

    " Republicans have a good sense of humor. They (mostly) keep things in perspective. That's ONE good reason to VOTE REPUBLICAN. Case in point: Two Portland men were arrested early Saturday morning, Oct. 11, and charged with burning a John McCain campaign sign in Southeast Portland. One McCain supporter said: Why does he even bother having signs in Oregon. Let's face it, he doesn't have a chance where people talk to trees, and women don't shave their underarms. "Present" which I think means "Vote Present". "

    Just observing wrote on Oct 12, 2008 9:47 PM:

    " When you look at McCain voting the party line it is easy to see why he is a bad candidate. He is not just a party line guy, he is a Bush line guy. This alone is enough reason not to vote for McCain. Obama has proven himself as someone who listens and is level headed. He thinks before he acts, which is much more than McCain does. Obama may not be as old as McCain, but he knows what America wants and needs now, unlike McCain who talks more about the Regean years than any other time period. "

    Cal wrote on Oct 12, 2008 7:47 PM:

    " Tom lie so much you probably wouldn't know the truth if it was crawling up your shorts. This is just typical and expected from republicans. That are the most ruthless people who will stab you in the back if they think they can steal a penny from you. Funny how Free thinker wants to talk about Carter when Bush has created a worse economic condition for this country then there ever was under Carter. He can't talk about the present because he knows the republicans are whipped and the REPUBLICANS FAILED MISERABLY! "

    Angel Rutherford wrote on Oct 12, 2008 6:28 PM:

    " very good article, good info, if I hadn't made up my mind already to vote for Obama, I sure would now "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 12, 2008 6:22 PM:

    " To TO Free Thinker: Another thing your information is bad. The dow has only dropped that much in the last couple of weeks not the past 8 years. Apparently you only read what you want and ignore the rest. Maybe you need to stop reading the Movealong.org blogs so much. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 12, 2008 6:15 PM:

    " Obama seems to be losing ground according to the latest gallop poll.

    http://www.gallup.com/poll/111064/Gallup-Daily-ObamaMcCain-Gap-Narrows.aspx "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 12, 2008 6:12 PM:

    " To Tom: You can post all the evidence you want but these liberals are blinded by the light of their messiah Nobama. They just do not get it and never will. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 12, 2008 6:10 PM:

    " To TO Hereford freak: What a bunch of sorry uninformed people that frequent this blog. You really don't read much do you? "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 12, 2008 6:09 PM:

    " To TO Free thinker: What? The DOW was heading up until the Dems took over Congress. We hit the record with over 14000 on the DOW back in October 2007. After that the market has been tanking. Explain how the Republicans are to blame for this since your Dems were in charge of both houses of Congress at the time. You just do not get it do you. Maybe you should go actually look at the charts and you will see for yourself because you have no clue what you are talking about when it comes to the economy. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 12, 2008 2:51 PM:

    " I have been told below: "You made absolutely no connection between Obama and Ayers." OK, let's connect the dots.
    http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/blog/g/43474e3d-252a-4011-9044-2befe2e65e40 shows that at least from 1995 Bill Ayers and Obama worked together on education issues dispensing MILLIONS of dollars.
    "Barack Obama became chairman of the board of something called the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, a foundation that was essentially founded by Bill Ayers.... since the board was in charge of giving out that money, Obama effectively was funding Bill Ayers’ very radical education projects for years on end."

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI7pUMbaINI "

    DR wrote on Oct 12, 2008 1:42 PM:

    " Bill is disgusting, Mr Insult USA, Bill you dont even know who I am or how old, You say these nasty things because you disagree,Gee you remind me of the Liberal Party, mean nasty and crude! Maybe you need to read the good book. If you dont know what that is, I'll post it for you, but you have to ask nicely. :) "

    TO Hereford freak wrote on Oct 12, 2008 11:37 AM:

    " PALIN IS GOING TO JAIL "

    TO Free thinker wrote on Oct 12, 2008 11:36 AM:

    " If the Dow dropping 40% over the last 8 years is great I would hate to see what bad is. Face it, America is in worse shape financially then it was 8 years ago. You are an obvious liar or on drugs. It doesn't matter what you say. People read your comments and laugh at you and your horrible conclusions. You are simply dillusional. Bush screwed us, and America knows it. Get used to saying President Obama because he will be the President for the next 8 YEARS. PRESIDENT OBAMA ROCKS! "

    Steven wrote on Oct 12, 2008 11:15 AM:

    " They must have seriously spiked the cool aid that Bob Bland is drinking because he is clearly delusional. The problem with this kind of delusion is, if Obama get's elected (could happen) and the Country goes in the crapper (it absolutely will) Bob Bland and others like him still won't get it. They will still be looking for some one else to blame. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 12, 2008 11:04 AM:

    " LOL! What's a matter To free corrupted thinker, can't debate the substance so instead you have to insult me? LOL!
    Yeah that Democratic economy was really great under the Carter administration LOL!! And lets not forget how great it was under Clinton, for just 2 years! LOL!
    And let's not overlook how great the last 2 years have been with a Democratic controlled House & Senate! LOL! In just 2 years, the Democrats in Congress have successfully achieved a LOWER approval rating than President Bush! LOL!!!! "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:12 AM:

    " To GODHELPUSIFOBWINS: That was a very entertaining article and pretty much close to fact. I am surprised that liberal paper published that. Maybe these guys are realizing that Obama may not be their messiah after all. Even CNN did a story on how he is connected with Ayers. Maybe the mainstream media if finally snapping out of their spell. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:05 AM:

    " To Hockey Mom: But did you read the whole thing? They said the firing was proper because of his misuse of his power trying to change a budget she had already vetoed. You libs always leave important facts out or you just ignore the important stuff. Same thing goes for Obama for you you guys. You only see the movie star in him but fail to see all his shortcomings. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 12, 2008 8:31 AM:

    " wealthy money hungry republicans?
    John Kerry, John Edwards, Ted Kennedy, George Sores, Warren Buffet, Ted Turner, are wealthy money hungry republicans?
    OMG!!! there are people here that don't know the difference between a (R) & (D) LOL!!!
    News Flash!!!! There are way more wealthy Democrats than there are Republicans!!! Why do you think the Democrats want to Socialize our government? Because Socialism will insure their wealth by limiting your financial achievements.
    Just ask the 4th wealthiest man on the planet, Fidel Castro, how well Socialism has protected his wealth. "

    Wilson wrote on Oct 12, 2008 6:03 AM:

    " God will need to help us if McCain wins. McCain is like the devil. He is hateful and snyde. I don't trust his smirk nor his arrogance. I have watched over the years as he has bounced around scandals. He is deffinately not clean. McCain can not be trusted. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:59 PM:

    " Even though I am disappointed with some of the decisions the Bush Administration has made over these past 8 years, I have to say, these were the greatest financial 8 years of my life! And if Obama becomes President, I will loose everything I have earned over the past 8 years.
    Bye, bye miss American pie.... "

    To free corrupted thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:47 PM:

    " Oh yeah Bill Clinton wasn't incompetent. He made a bad personal choice with Monica. That is incompetent smart guy. I really thought you were smarter than that, but you have proved yourself to be the incompetent one. "

    To free corrupted thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:45 PM:

    " Again you have misconseptions about what it is the democratic party stands for. Everyone knows the the democratic party is the strongest on the economy. You are truely insane if you think we wish any bad will on the US stock market or anything else American. That is a sick statement to make. This is why McCain lost the election because of moron comments like you republican posers make. "

    Hockey Mom wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:39 PM:

    " Hereford Resident: Talk about skeltons coming out of the closet.
    A legislative investigator found that Palin violated state ethics laws and abused her power by trying to have her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper. "

    independant guy wrote on Oct 11, 2008 2:55 PM:

    " America cannot afford another bush term we need a president who knows how many houses they have and understands the word MIDDLE CLASS the only thing mcbush will do is benefit the wealthy money hungry republicans "

    GODHELPUSIFOBWINS wrote on Oct 11, 2008 2:38 PM:

    " For all you undeceided voters out there. You might want to see what a historically democratic new agency has to say about Obama.

    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122360618747721991.html "

    George Brown wrote on Oct 11, 2008 2:25 PM:

    " Ideas to destroy our country "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:49 PM:

    " And why are you Democrats upset with the economy? I thought you Dem's love to see the rich go poor. Since when do you Democrats want to see the rich get richer? Isn't this Stock Market crash a good thing for your cause? "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:46 PM:

    " To Republicans to blame;
    So when we entered a recession back in the year 2000 under President Clinton, was that economic crisis his fault too?
    LOL!
    I'll give you this, Obama is gaining ground & most likely will win the election but, That doesn't mean the economy will get better & the quality of our lives will improve. Unless you believe that high interest rates, high taxes, high unemployment, & bigger government is a good thing. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:35 PM:

    " To Free Thinker wrote;
    Investigation??? How do you investigate an incompetant president?

    Why an incompetent President by the name of Bill Clinton was investigated back in 1999. And why do you think the president has the executive power to force banks to give out loans? Do you really believe Democrats are truth telling, honest angels? LOL!!! "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:34 PM:

    " The skeletons just keep jumping out of Nobama's closet. Yet another shady character he is associated with.

    http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/11/jailed-obama-fundraiser-spills-beans/ "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:27 PM:

    " To Free Thinker: Because the other idiot could not answer the question I will. That is because they have nothing to investigate. If they did they would have brought this up years ago but they can't find anything. And all you folks that keep bringing up Keating, McCain was cleared of all charges as was John Glenn, a dem. Now it is funny that Acorn is getting investigated in 13 states now. I am willing to bet that those 13 states will get extra special attention come Nov 4th. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:23 PM:

    " To Hmmmm: Now how do you know the DOW will go up if Obama wins? He supported the bailout and it was signed into law over a week ago and the dow has fallen even farther. I guess the bailout was more like a washout. I would really like to know how Obama plans on getting the economy back on track because he is keeping it a big secret. At least McCain has a plan and has told folks. All Obama can do is talk the talk but he cannot walk the walk. "

    Republicans to blame wrote on Oct 11, 2008 11:46 AM:

    " http://www.politicalbase.com/profile/Mark%20Nickolas/blog/&blogId=4171

    If most Americans feel that republicans are to blame for the financial crises it just makes sense. The president sets the tone for America. He sets policies and creates his cabinet to give him advice on the policies he sets. When government failure comes as a result of his failures, people would naturaly blame him along with his republican pals who gave him the poor advice. Congress does not set policies, that is the president's job. America now understands the devastating affect of poor policies under poor leadership. This is why Obama is gaining ground and winning everywhere. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 11, 2008 11:12 AM:

    " 3. The Socialist PLAN is shown here at
    http://www.socialistaction.org/whenamerica.htm

    "While the formal program of revolutionary socialism does not embody a picture of what the future socialist society will look like, revolutionary socialists share a vision of that society, if only in its broad outlines. There is no reason to be concerned about the absence of precision on this question."

    Just take a look at Fidel's Cuba (food shortages) and Mao's China with the cult of PERSONALITY and worship of Mao.

    That's what Obama would lead us to. "

    independant guy wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:44 AM:

    " All u republicans just need to get over it obama is the man and mcbush is not plain is just another right wing extremeist that america doesnt need what u guys gonna do when obama wins on nov 4th "

    To free thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:26 AM:

    " Investigation??? How do you investigate an incompetant president? Duh... Are you that simple? "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 11, 2008 9:07 AM:

    " Wow McCain is getting smoked!!! It looks like Johnny Boy is about to loose MO, IN and WV. http://news.yahoo.com/election/2008/dashboard

    Palin scandals, Lincoln Savings and Loan coming up again, and we are only 3 1/2 weeks away. Looks like America is fed up with poor republican leadership. America sees the connection between Bush and McBush. Why isn't Bush out campaigning for his older brother McBush? The republicans are no longer the conservative party of America. They have become the sell out party that fosters scandals and are an embarrassment to the U.S. VOTE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA! "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 11, 2008 8:35 AM:

    " To Palin is FIRED:
    Well if what you say is true then why haven't we seen any Congressional investigations looking into this to find, convict, & prosecute those Republicans you say are responsible for this crisis?
    C'mon now, whats' the hold up? The Democrats have the control of the House & Senate to go forward with such an investigation just like they did with Exxon-Mobile back in August. Why haven't they begun an investigation already? "

    Tom wrote on Oct 11, 2008 8:33 AM:

    " Here's another FACT. ACORN, the DEMOCRAT VOTER FRAUD people in the news, were also great promoters of the Community Reinvestment Act. See it for yourself on THEIR website:
    http://acorn.org/index.php?id=2765

    They PROUDLY state: [We]Forced Fannie Mae to establish a precedent-setting program to buy community reinvestment mortgages.

    Well, those are the sub-prime mortgages you and I and our children and their children will have to pay for because loans were given to people who had no REASONABLE chance of ever paying them back. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 11, 2008 8:17 AM:

    " Palin is FIRED wrote: "This entire economic crises is the fault of the republicans." Excuse me, but if you will look at the FACTS you'll see that there is plenty of blame to go around but DEMOCRATS are especially to blame. This all started with the Community Reinvestment Act which was supposed to help poor people get housing. Congressman Barney Frank and his gay lover, Mr. Moses, pushed this to extremes in the 1990s. Regulation was opposed all along the way by DEMOCRATS. "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:52 AM:

    " Corruption is with McCain and Palin. It started years ago with McCain taking illegal campaign money from Charles Keating. He should have gone to jail for that. Now the scandals and corruption continues with Palins illegal involvement with "Troopergate". So if McCain and Palin are elected America will only see more scandals and more corruption. Bush single handedly destroyed the economy for his lack of leadership and policies. You can't blame Congress for Bush's policies. They are HIS policies and not Congress's. If the dems win, the DOW will go up and people will feel their money is safe again! "

    first svian wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:07 AM:

    " to Palin is fired, I guessthen that all bad weather and disaster are Bush's fault, look, I have never liked theman, yet I can be honest enough to say that he isnot toblame, that the dems had a hand in it as did most americans who could not control their spending habits, can you be that honest? or I guess it is just easier to put the blame on Mame boys, yeah? too easy and therefore not correct. "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:04 AM:

    " Actually both parties got us into this position, at least republicans will admit to it most of the time (president spedning money like a drunk sailor), democrats wont because its not on Obama's campaign site or ABC, CNN, ABC and NBC wont report on that. So instead, we keep rehashing the same old point over and over. Its almost got a pattern to it, Saturday blame the economy, Monday McCain hates vets, Tuesday Palin is incompetent, etc. Get some new talking points already! "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 11, 2008 6:55 AM:

    " Ok, another flame by a person that doesn't even know the history of his own party. What Party is it that forced Fannie and freddy to make mortgages to people that didn't have the ability to pay them back (subprime)? Thats right the democrats. Which party ignored even the feds warnings about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae? Thats right the democrats. Which party blocked investigation into the freddie situation 5 years ago? Thats right the democrats! Which party received most money from Freddy? Thats right the democrats! "

    Palin is FIRED wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:44 PM:

    " This entire economic crises is the fault of the republicans. It is Bush's failure in leadership that brought this problem to us. He over spent on a undeclared war in Iraq. The first Bush did the same thing as did Reagan. They are the most dangerous to this economy. Their policy revolves around spending with no way of paying for it. It would be like first svian buying ten houses with no money to pay for them. I know this is the repulican way, but it is wrong and damaging just like the republican party. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 10, 2008 8:28 PM:

    " Here's what you can look forward to under President Obama:
    1. More CORRUPTION than you thought imaginable, what with ACORN, a DEMOCRAT tool, AGAIN being investigated in many states when we knew 2 YEARS AGO that they were dishonest and corrupt: Acorn workers have been convicted in Wisconsin and Colorado, and investigations are still under way in Ohio, Tennessee and Pennsylvania."
    http://opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110009189

    2. Worse everything until we beg for ANYTHING. National economy, morale, morals, military weakened, illegal immigration rampant again, voter fraud and discontent of evry kind. That's the PLAN. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 10, 2008 8:06 PM:

    " Obama is too naive and dangerous to trust with the powers of being the President of the United States of America. Naive, for example, in saying that he would negotiate with Iran's Hitler without preconditions. Hillary nailed him on that point! He is dangerous for many reasons: Poor judgment in selecting Joe Biden as VP, part of the establishment, not a change agent. Poor judgement in his careful choice of friends over the years: terrorist pal Bill Ayers, haters Wright and Pfleger. Dangerous in who he would put on the SUPREME COURT! "

    azdave wrote on Oct 10, 2008 6:35 PM:

    " To Free Thinker (what a misnomer): I'm a Republican and your post is pure nonsense. You don't do any of us any favors by being that dumb. Here's the link to a good analysis of how we got into this mess ... on a world basis, I might add. http://tinyurl.com/4b3btb Read it and sober up. "

    George wrote on Oct 10, 2008 5:24 PM:

    " Most of you right-wing extremists will be feeling quite foolish and indignant come November the 5th. It will be so refreshing to finally have intelligent leaders with the right temperment in charge, especially after G.W. Bush. McCain and Palin cannot win on the issues that matter. Obama/Biden 2008! "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 10, 2008 5:02 PM:

    " Ha Ha Ha Obviously gets his facts from Obama's campaign website just like "To Tom", same person? Any rate, yea, sticking to the McCain hates vets line really worked since Obama didn't go to a hospital ward for wounded soldiers because his camera man wasn't available. Can't you feel the love? He loves America so much he left the US flag on his plane? Oh no, thats right, he did. But he loves the US so much its hanging in his Houston office, oh no, thats the Cuban flag, keep trying. "

    first svian wrote on Oct 10, 2008 1:52 PM:

    " to People should be afraid" please, Bush did NOT give us this economy, the Congress did..and the Dems were voted to power last election, and what have they done for you lately? The congress and the spending habits of the american people are to blame, no the executive branch, please learn who control the budget in this nation...basic civics class as tought in 7th & 8th grades "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 10, 2008 1:32 PM:

    " Notice every time Obama is ahead in the polls, Wall Street takes a nose dive.
    This is just a sneak preview of what to come if Obama is President.
    How's your 401K doing Obama fans? LOL! "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:09 AM:

    " To TO Tom Ton of misguidedness: It amazes me what type of lies you liberals will try to throw out there. McCain and Glenn were both cleared of all wrongdoing in the Keating Five scandal. Get some real facts before you go off half cocked just like Obama's campaign is about that too.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keating_Five "

    Ha ha ha wrote on Oct 10, 2008 8:58 AM:

    " Tom wow you are a real looney. I didn't know they had internet access for patients at Palo Verde. OBAMA LOVES AMERICA you silly little mental patient. Unlike McCain Obama actually voted in favor of increased military benefits. McCain voted against the Veterans too. This is why no vets want to vote for McCain. McCain is the anti-American. He votes against those defending this country at every opportunity. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 10, 2008 6:25 AM:

    " FDR would vote for McCain/Palin because, unlike Obama, FDR loved his country more than he loved the world's OPINION. The reason Obama always voted PRESENT is because he was afraid to be completely truthfull since that would give away his REAL AGENDA: Socialism. Barack admits he chose his friends carefully:
    "I chose my friends carefully. The more politically active black students. The foreign students. The Chicanos. The Marxist professors and structural feminists." These friends continue to this day: Bill Ayers an anti-American terrorist bomb thrower, Racist preacher of hate Jeremiah Wright, and others who hate America. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 10, 2008 6:05 AM:

    " FDR, continued:
    This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 10, 2008 6:03 AM:

    " FDR would vote for McCain/Palin: In his first Inaugural Address he said:
    I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our people impel. This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. "

    TO Tom Ton of misguidedness wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:24 PM:

    " Tom I am more afraid of you and your lies than anything else. You have to be a nut job to believe anything you say. You made absolutely no connection between Obama and Ayers. However, there is abundant proof in McCain's involvement in the Keating five. HE accepted campaign money from this convicted criminal as did Bush senior. http://www.zimbio.com/pilot?ID=HUg1ewd5-Rw&ZURL=/Lincoln+Savings+and+Loan/news&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wgal.com%2Fpolitics%2F17652022%2Fdetail.html

    People should be very afraid given the economic dunk tank Bush has put this country in. McCain has admitted to being weak on the economy and his own finance guy calls Americans "whinners" Yes be very afraid of McCain. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 9, 2008 8:03 PM:

    " Obama’s answer: “The notion that somehow as a consequence of me knowing somebody who engaged in detestable acts 40 years ago, when I was eight years old, somehow reflects on me and my values, doesn’t make much sense, George.” Obama was indeed only eight in early 1970. I was only nine then, the year Ayers’s Weathermen tried to murder me.
    http://www.city-journal.org/2008/eon0430jm.html "

    Tom wrote on Oct 9, 2008 7:58 PM:

    " Barack chose his friends carefully. Be afraid.
    http://partisanreport.com/blog/2008/10/09/the-ayers-obama-timeline-when-did-he-know-about-ayers-past/ see also this article about a judge's home being bombed by the Bill Ayers' Weathermen in the 60s.http://www.city-journal.org/2008/eon0430jm.html
    These men will stop at nothing! They are the mean men behind the Happy Face of Barack Obama. Be afraid, be very afraid. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 9, 2008 7:47 PM:

    " For another thing, I am not senile (yet). Look up the definition and back up your charge if you can. Finally, I am not irrelevant. The topic is Obama is a Socialist and I gave examples to back up my assertion. Obama is a danger to all Americans because he is the Happy Face on a campaign to bring America to full-fledged socialism. These men will stop at nothing! Obama chose his friends carefully, he says in one of memoirs. Who are his friends? Radical leftist bombers from the 60s who are now "professors" like Bill Ayres. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 9, 2008 7:21 PM:

    " Dear friends and neighbors: Please calm down. You could have a heart attack carrying on like this! It has been my observation that when someone says something like "You are senile and bitter" they speak volumes about themselves. For one thing, I am not bitter; I actually love my country. I have been so blessed to have been born, not aborted, to have been raised in this country, not anywhere else in the whole wide world, to have a fine wife and wonderful children who may one day have children also, God willing. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:31 PM:

    " The first time I heard of WMD & the removal of Saddam was on Dec 16th 1998 when Pres. Clinton launched a military strike on Baghdad and then went on to sign the "Iraqi Liberation Act" into law. I cheered on Pres. Clinton's decision to launch a military attack on Iraq & to help liberate the Iraqi's from tyranny. Was that wrong of me? LOL! "

    Youhavegottobekidding wrote on Oct 9, 2008 4:51 PM:

    " Look everyone the race for the President is very important and regardless of how you feel or your stand when it comes down to choosing, choose who you think will lead the country best who will make the right changes and make sure when you choose that you choose the VP also because they have to be ready and I need not say to much about that you know the answer "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 9, 2008 3:58 PM:

    " BooneB, that is exactly right. So far the bail out has done little to restore confidence at all , meanwhile, we have baby boomers starting to retire and get social security, with our economy in the shape it's in? Where is that money going to come from? I imagine the Keynesians at the fed will try to inflate their way out of that too. Nobody seems to talk to about that though, they are all on their talking points. "

    Ray wrote on Oct 9, 2008 3:51 PM:

    " Reasons to vote for Obama? Certainly the newest fact that he is associated with a PLO spokesperson is not a reason? "

    Ray wrote on Oct 9, 2008 3:48 PM:

    " Obama now linked to PLO spokesperson...

    What the heck is next out of this guy? "

    To Bill wrote on Oct 9, 2008 2:52 PM:

    " When did McCain make false claims to invade Iraq? That sounds like a lie to me. You realize that Nancy Pelosi, and the Democratic Congress led the way in voting for the socialistic bailout you are speaking about. Nancy, Bush, Paulson and Franks were all arm in arm on that legislation. The Majority Republican vote was against the bailout measure. You can't seem to accept the fact that Obama was selling the bailout measure just as hard as Bush was. Your lies and half truths discredit you and bring your mental well being into question. "

    azdave wrote on Oct 9, 2008 1:46 PM:

    " Someone wrote "Yes, it's called freedom of speech!" I never suggested that people shouldn't have the right to say whatever they want to. Most intelligent people, however, consider whether what they say and how they say it is in their own best interests. I don't think the distortions and blindly partisan sentiments expressed in this message thread are going to encourage the most honest, qualified, and principled candidates to step forward for the next election, and that would seem to be a self-defeating exercise of the freedom of speech. We reap what we sow. "

    BooneB wrote on Oct 9, 2008 12:49 PM:

    " And everyone will have a good job created by the extra cash in the hands of the middle class. Extra cash that will now be taken from those evil rich who were producing the jobs but, after Barry gets in, will be unable to. And Barry is going to have the former CEO and CFO of Freddie Mac, who now work for him, turn our economy around. Talk about the patients running the asylum. By the way, the socialists in congress, i.e. Democrats, forcing the banking industry to give loans to people who couldn't aford them caused this mess. "

    Bill Tomkins wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:28 AM:

    " DR and Tom,
    The blind leading the blind--makes me wonder which one of you is more senile and bitter. Let's see, GWB and McCain used FALSE (lies) claims to invade Iraq (imminent use of WMD). Over 4,000 servicemen killed and hundreds of billions of $$$ mis-spent. GWB's bailing out of Wall Street is the biggest act of socialism since the 1960's. The national debt doubled during his illustrious 8 years in office and the federal budget exploded in size. You like McCain because he's just like you: old, pathetic and soon irrelevent. "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 9, 2008 11:17 AM:

    " http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/09/virginia.battleground/index.html

    Another former facist state has finely found it's way and will be going for Obama. Just the national trend. Watch as McCain looses AZ to Obama too! "

    jack wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:49 AM:

    " If Barack Obama would apply for a job with the FBI or with the Secret Service,he would be disqualified because of his past association with William Ayers,a known terrorist. If he is elected President, he would not qualify to be his own body guard! "

    jack wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:21 AM:

    " Record amounts of cash is being raised by the Dems. $200 million and counting. It's rumored a significant amount is coming from the mid-east. One could make the case that America's enemies want to see Obama in office. Even the Communists support Obama (see the Communist party web site at http://www.cpusa.org) "

    JWB wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:30 AM:

    " McCains campaign has collapsed. Palin may be pushed to the side. This is incredible. At this rate Obama might just take all 50 states. I wonder if Huckabee will step up and take over for either McCain or Palin. He would be the best bet unless Ron Paul gets the nod. Do the repblicans need another convention or do the republicans in Congress just elect McCain and Palins replacements? "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:16 AM:

    " Duh, I meant to say on it's way to $300 a barrel. I imagine that is going to get me quite a bit of hate mail from those that practice "tolerance". "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:08 AM:

    " Its their playbook, much like how Giffords stated when referring to the current economic problem, "Nobody saw this coming" despite the fact that even Alan Greenspan testified before congress 2004 & 2005 before that this was coming. They just stay on topic, don't actually discuss anything, just stay on topic with the, "McCain hates Vets", "T Boone pickens said cant drill our way out", "Palin is inexperienced" among others. I wonder what such people will say in about 4-5 months when oil is $300 a barrel? Probably, "nobody saw this coming!" "

    To DR Dumb Republican wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:25 PM:

    " Hey Dumb guy, YOur holier than thou attitude of republicans is why you lost Congress, why you will loose more seats, and why you lost the presidency. I laugh in your face. Republicans have always turned a blind eye on the needy. They always lookd down on them. The dems offer programs to give them better job skills. The dems offer better educational access. Look what Bee did in this state. He reduced funding for every education level in the state, and chopped the number of grants, and raised tuition. He made college unaccesable to many poor. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:48 PM:

    " The sports complex was initiated in her last year and the budget was sound. Did you ever think to blame her successor? No just blame Palin for everything. Just like you guys blame Bush for the hurricanes, and every other disaster this country has. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:44 PM:

    " To To All residents: I have not lied at all on here. The only one lying is you and your liberal friends. Obama is the biggest liar in this country today. "

    DR wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:51 PM:

    " Welfare is an excuse for some, note I said some, as a reason not to contribute, but as a reason to to sponge and "take". Some need it as I have said before, no problem, but I think everyone here knows what Im talking about. "

    DR wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:27 PM:

    " Tom you hit the nail on the head again! Thank you. The Dems think because we disagree, we must be backwoods or something. Repubs dont mind helping those who are willing to help themselves, but this socialist/marxist idea that we are all equal, penalizes those who work hard to provide for their family, we may be equal but not the same, if you work hard then you should be rewarded, not penalized like Obama wants with this class warfare idea, and tax them because they are rich. And Health care is not a Constitutional right. "

    Wow wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:52 PM:

    " I wasn't aware that some Saudi had gotten Obama into Harvard. Not that this is all that damning but to listen to Khalid Al-Mansour hate speeches it makes you wonder. These speeches are no different than Rev Wright's speeches. This is not a person that a uniter would hang out with. This is a person that a divider would hang out with. This link to Saudi Arabia only make you wonder why Obama has objected to promoting energy independence from Saudi Oil. Wow!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8npeYfKI_ns "

    Huh wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:40 PM:

    " "To Huh" Why would you think I'm a Republican? Because I disagree with your point of view? That's pretty bright! Bill Tompkins deserved a piece of his own medicine. You, Laura and Bill pass judgment on someone without knowing anything about that person. Please tell me what contradictions you are speaking about. Welfare is the Democrat's way of keeping poor people down. You've heard the old Peace Corps saying right? Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Why's that so hard to understand? "

    Tom wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:38 PM:

    " former republican wrote on Oct 6, 2008 1:49 PM:"that's what's nice about being a Dem is we know what's best and only racists and rednecks don't agree with us." Thanks for making the point for me again: Elitist Democrats promote more government even to the point of taking charge of our children because "they know best", not their Mother and Father who actually LOVE them, care for them, discipline them, and pray for them. In Communist China Mao was worshipped as if he were GOD even singing his praises like Obama's followers did recently. Vote McCain/Palin! "

    to first svian from DR wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:15 PM:

    " I didnt take advantage of any loans, I borrowed what I could afford. So we are not ALL guilty. :) and thank you "

    DR wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:11 PM:

    " If any of you want to pay more taxes then write a check every month to the IRS, they will gladly accept it, I think they take too much as it is; leave my money alone. :) "

    DR wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:07 PM:

    " Right on Tom, wonder if Bill T will read it. Wait, he may need a class on comprehending what socialism is. "

    DR wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:06 PM:

    " Bill you need some air, really, Im not replying to you no more, you just insult, you dont know me. And frankly Im glad I dont know you. Maybe you need a class on class. You have none, goodbye. "

    BS wrote on Oct 8, 2008 4:31 PM:

    " Sorry for the misspelling of adversely but when I type fast I just go with it. Beside who's grading anyways?
    A follow up to my previous post I would like to answer my own question. I like to look on both side of the issue so I can take an educated guess. If I lost my job to cuts on federal budget to government employees but it would help our country in the long run I would take it. In fact since the election started I've been gearing up for just that. No one's safe anymore. "

    BS wrote on Oct 8, 2008 4:22 PM:

    " I see a lot of good points on both sides, and that's the problem, "sides" we need to come together as Americans and find middle ground. One of my best friends I fought. We joke about who won the fight to this day but we found friendship when we were on same football team. It just seems we should be able to put aside difference and do what we do best and be american's. Question, how many of you would join in on something that would adversally affect you personally but overall be good for the country? "

    To Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 8, 2008 3:27 PM:

    " The sports complex was initiated by Palin while she was in office. The complex wasn't finished until 2004. The whole thing was a fiasco and people blamed Palin. It was in the local news there in Wasilla. You won't find info about it on the town's site. "

    To AZ Dave wrote on Oct 8, 2008 3:21 PM:

    " Yes, it's called freedom of speech! "

    To Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 8, 2008 3:17 PM:

    " It amazes me that a town of 6,000 people would want a sports complex. I realize the majority rules and I bet they're some irritated people who DIDN'T want the complex. Ooops, I forgot, Sarah Palin is a hockey mom! I do so hope Palin gets into office so each town in America can have the opportunity to have their very own sports complex! Sure, raise my taxes! "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:56 PM:

    " Awww the republicans are falling apart. They can't agree on anything and they keep loosing states to Obama. McCain can't even keep AZ voters, so how is he supposed to get any other votes. Now even ever safe Oklahoma is talking about how McCain has failed Vets. http://story.oklahomacitysun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/154063713fe5da1f/id/416044/cs/1/

    THe Vets gave McBush a "D" grade, but that was his grade average at the Naval Academy so I guess for an underperformer that is acceptable. "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:48 PM:

    " Tom is a nazi... See how that works Tom. If you think that Obama is a socialist then you must be a Nazi. It is so easy to say things like that. Why didn't McCain wear a US pin at the last debate? I guess his SS pin was too big. "

    Palin Should Be Arrested wrote on Oct 8, 2008 1:35 PM:

    " I wish Obama could sue Palin for inciting hate crimes against him, as an accomplice to pre-meditated murder. Copy and paste this:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/opinion/08wed1.html

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/opinion/08wed1.html?pagewanted=print "

    CAV SCOUT wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:40 AM:

    " I hope everyone understands the work the army is doing overseas, and that we can help.There are many problems in dealing with PST. Blowing the head off of a human being does have an affect on you. Almost stepping on a IEd is a very troubling thing for vets. Picking up trash that might hide an IED is not easy.Don't be afraid to talk to them. Please help. Do something for a vet. They are our arms and legs in this battle.Thanks. "

    To All residents wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:32 AM:

    " Do not pay attention to hereford resident they have proved to be a useless source of blah blah blah. 95% of which are lies just like McCain according to fact check. "

    To Huh wrote on Oct 8, 2008 11:30 AM:

    " Do you even realize that you totally contradicted yourself? How many personalities are you running under your Huh? Good grief you are a typical republican who has the truth more bent then an "L". "

    Esteban wrote on Oct 8, 2008 10:19 AM:

    " Barack is all words and no knowledge. If he is elected, this country will see suffering that has not happened since the great depression. Obama isn't showing his real self. If he is elected, we will see the real Obama, and it won't be pretty! Our nations security will be compromised, our economy will suffer even more, and we won't be able to drill off-shore, which will cause our gasoline prices to stay high, and will continue to provide money for terrorist organizations. Vote NOBAMA, and elect a real president! Vote for McCain. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:52 AM:

    " Did you actually read what you just said. You said the citizens of Wasilla voted for the tax increase and it was not Palin's sports complex. It was the city of Wasilla's. maybe they thought that would benefit them. You know Dems spend just as much as Republicans. Also I am still waiting for Independentminded to come up with where they got their facts. I guess he was proved wrong. "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:28 AM:

    " Speak for yourself First svian. This is just the latest in the blame game. You only contributed to the problem if you defaulted on your loan, sold a house to people you knew couldn't pay or loaned money to people you knew couldn't pay (Like Fannie and Freddy). Also, We are and have been inflating our money supply by creating more and more money (that is where the tech and housing bubbles came from). Both parties and the Fed (which is neither Federal or Reserve) got us in this as well as good old fashioned greed. "

    Tom wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:25 AM:

    " Obama is a Socialist, part 2: "Over time, it is reasonable to expect that monogamous marriage and the nuclear family will wither away along with other institutions carried over from class society. Children in a socialist society will not “belong to” one set of biological parents, but will look upon all adults as their mothers and fathers.... " Ultimately the STATE, not you as a parent, makes the decisions for your children. http://www.fortifyyourfaith.org/posts/26-emergency-broadcast-assault-on-families "

    Tom wrote on Oct 8, 2008 6:04 AM:

    " Obama is a Socialist. Class warfare is promoted by him: the middle class versus the rich; he and his supporters claim racism any time someone disagrees with him; hatred of his country while extolling the virtues of other socialist countries. Like most Socialists he is extremely naive and idealistic: so was Neville Chamberlain who claimed "Peace in our Time" just before Hitler started WW2. Socialism comes in stages. See When America Goes Socialist at
    http://www.socialistaction.org/whenamerica.htm
    Obama is too naive and dangerous to trust with the powers of being the President of the United States of America. "

    Huh wrote on Oct 8, 2008 5:14 AM:

    " Laura, I do just that! I understand what it is like to be poor. I was there. I also understand what it is like to help pull someone out of the gutter train them in a skill and get their life back on track. You have no idea what I do but yet you want to smear me. Bill has no idea what the people he attacks do yet he would smear them. Welfare handouts have kept people I know in the poor house. Training someone in a skill gives them work and a sense of success. You're an embarrassment! "

    Smoked wrote on Oct 8, 2008 12:43 AM:

    " McCain got smoked this election. I don't even think he's going to get AZ. He keeps loosing ground here like he is around the rest of the country. The debate only showed McCain to be an old, old man who is bitter and possibly starting to loose his mind. He should take more vitamins. Maybe it will prelong his life past the election. "

    azdave wrote on Oct 8, 2008 12:01 AM:

    " When you look at the U.S. in total, and consider businesses, universities, and the military, there must be 10,000 or more individuals who would be far more qualified to lead this country than the ones we typically are forced to choose from. Why is that? Would any of the dialogue below encourage a truly competent leader to step forward and represent us? Or would it rather give rise to the typically superficial and pandering candidates we get instead? Think about it. "

    azdave wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:51 PM:

    " It's pretty obvious that America has little chance of electing a truly competent president when the political process is forced to contend with the depth of ignorance displayed here in these forums. Ridiculous exaggeration, selectively biased examples, distorted history, rabidly partisan mentalities without independent thought, character assassination, name calling, transferred frustrations ... everything except balanced and thoughtful comparisons of the individual qualifications and positions of each candidate. No wonder we get officials from either party who weasel word their way through the elections, flip on their positions, and ultimately disappoint us. We get what we deserve. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:01 PM:

    " What none of you liberals seem to understand is that by increasing taxes on the rich you are only taxing the poor. Do you really think rich people are going to just pay those taxes? No they are going to pass them down to you in the form of an increase in the price of goods. You see Obama is telling you what you want to hear but he is not telling you the real deal. He is leaving that part out. Wake up liberals because you will pay and the rich will just laugh harder at you. "

    Laura wrote on Oct 7, 2008 9:55 PM:

    " Huh you couldn't be more wrong about "hand outs". You are probably one of those types who sit at home, watch Fox news and never go outside and meet and work with true poor people. You talk of history and do nothing to stop it from repeating. I suggest you spend a year of your life working with habitat for humanity or with a shelter here or in Phoenix. You don't understand what poor is. There are hundreds of programs designed to teach people job skills to get them out of the "slums". You are embarrassing to call an American. "

    first svian wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:45 PM:

    " to all, you can all hide behind blame, and we are ALL guilty, we all took advantage of loans, refis, etc, and yet we want to blameone party or the other...for a change, how about accpeting our part in this, and leave out all thehype, al the emotin and acutally vote for anyone (two party, or thidr party) that we ACTUALLY support and STOP voting for the lessor of two evils...are any of you willing to do that, or are you all going to keep the second grade name calling alive and well? challenge America! "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:40 PM:

    " Bill, do you ever do anything aside from name calling? What you're saying is anyone who disagrees with a liberal must be a bigot? Same old tired Obama talking points. You seem to be unable to back your counter point with any facts. Perhaps you're showing us the "friendly" face of liberalism? I find it telling that you call others bigots, yet, you're the one doing the slamming on here. "

    To Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:17 PM:

    " The citizens of Wasilla approved a half percent increase in sales tax in 2002 to pay for the 14.7 million dollar 10 year bond for Palin's sports complex, which opened in March, 2004. Ah, Democrats aren't the only ones spending money, eh? "

    To Hereford Resident From To McCain Supporters wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:10 PM:

    " You McCain supporters, to include McCain himself and Palin, are running so scared now because you're losing the race. You've stooped to the lowest, telling lies on Obama! You can't win fair and square, so you're spreading lies on Obama. In actuality you're insulting voters because that means you think voters are so stupid, racist and naive till they'll believe any lie McCain and Palin tells them. "

    To Hereford Resident From To McCain Supporters wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:02 PM:

    " Look who's talking! You, McCain and Palin need to take your own advice! Why isn't Ayers in prison if he's such a terrorist, according to McCain. And why isn't Obama in prison from guilt of association with Ayres? If "you" are going to tell a story, tell the whole story. Amazing how the Right always seems to tell only half the story, which is the LIE half. "

    Huh wrote on Oct 7, 2008 5:00 PM:

    " "Bill Tompkins", that's what the democrats do every time they hand out welfare checks to the poor. Rather than teaching a person how to take care of himself, you'd rather "keep folks down" in the slums by giving them handouts. Your bigoted ways are well known and well documented. You welcome illegal aliens because it means cheap labor for your business or yard work. You do nothing about the slave trade that follows illegal aliens. You'd rather turn a blind eye because it makes you comfortable. You're nothing more than an old Dixie democrat. "

    Scaredtodeath wrote on Oct 7, 2008 4:26 PM:

    " I don't see anything in this article that explains HOW he plans to make all these glorious changes. Read between the lines.
    Universal healthcare = government run healthcare, ie higher taxes. Ask the Canadians and Brits how that works for them.
    Free community college tuition = higer taxes to cover the costs.
    End the war in Iraq = redirect the funds to Afghanistan and Pakistan = no surplus.
    Aggressive diplomacy = ??? I can't imaging what that entails.
    AND he plans to use the US to abolish WORLD poverty.
    Excuse me, our country is broke. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:44 PM:

    " To McCain Supporters: And did you know that they found no evidence to use against him and exonerated him? If you are going to tell a story tell the whole story. Amazing how the left always seems to tell only half the story. "

    Bill Tompkins wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:15 PM:

    " Hereford Resident,
    Game over.
    Tomkins - 1
    Hereford Resident (aka insecure cranky right-wing wacko) - 0
    This is 2008, not 1860: You can't keep folks down on the plantation anymore! "

    Bill Tompkins wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:04 PM:

    " DR,
    Your moronic reply vincates all my comments about you: You're a sad, insecure, cranky old guy (or gal) who conveniently hides your bigotry behind some laughable/incoherent claims about Marxist "policies". You've obviously never read a book on Marx, or probably any other book for that matter. Gee, I would never have guessed that you're a conservative! "

    To McCain Supporters wrote on Oct 7, 2008 1:33 PM:

    " All voters (especially McCain supporters) should know the facts about John McCain's poor judgment -- judgment that has twice placed him on the wrong side of history. Copy and paste:
    http://www.keatingeconomics.com/index.html#research
    John McCain wants us to forget about his role in our country's last major financial crisis and costly bailout: the savings and loan crisis of the late '80s and early '90s. But we deserve to know that the failed philosophy and culture of corruption that created the savings and loan crisis then are alive in the current crisis -- and in McCain's plans for our economic future. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:17 AM:

    " To Indepentminded: Where did you get your facts. I just looked up the 2002 budget and they had a surplus that year. You must be listening to air America or some other left wing site. Here is the official Wasilla website with the actual budgets for each year Palin was in office. http://www.cityofwasilla.com/index.aspx?page=136
    Maybe you should actually do some research before spreading lies. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:07 AM:

    " To Cool aid: Again a liberal that does not read the reasons why he voted against those bills. You just don't get it do you. I get tired of telling you libs that he voted against them because they were loaded up with pork. Maybe you guys need to get some facts before you speak. Stop drinking your Obama flavored cool-aid because you are definitely drunk from it. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:04 AM:

    " To Hmmm: I laugh evertime I hear someone mention that Obama is ahead in the polls. Apparently you have short term memory because John Kerry was ahead in the polls including the exit polls but Bush won with over 50% of the vote. Probably because the only ones that really answer these polls are people that have no job and have plenty of time to answer these polls. Most conservatives actually have a job. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:57 AM:

    " To Bill Tompkins: So I guess we need to watch the crappy CNN, MSNBC, and other left wing channels that don't actually report news but write their own views. At least Fox does give both sides a chance to speak. No other channel does that. When the left wing news outlets start actually reporting news instead of inventing it then I might listen to them. You libs seem to be so brainwashed that you think that old family values are outdated and useless. Well back then there was less crime and less lunacy than today. "

    To Indepentminded wrote on Oct 7, 2008 10:55 AM:

    " Why don't you yourself ask Obama (what you wrote below)? He can be reached at http://www.fightthesmears.com/

    To Indepentminded: "I don't like the fact that Sarah Palin touts being a fiscal conservative, but doesn't talk about leaving Wasilla in debt when she left office. Why doesn't Obama point that out and ask her why she did it?" "

    Bill T needs help- DR wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:51 AM:

    " Bill you aren't privied to my resume, so forget that, I see for you it's about race, and you think I wont vote for Obama because of race. How about his Marxist policies for starters? It has nothing to do with race. Get over it. Actually Im a conservative, that is not right wing, so your statement is way off, don't you hate when your wrong? "

    azguy wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:34 AM:

    " If you like the way its been going for the past 8 years vote for mccain if you want change vote for obama plain and simple "

    Indepentminded wrote on Oct 7, 2008 8:30 AM:

    " I don't like the fact that Sarah Palin touts being a fiscal conservative, but doesn't talk about leaving Wasilla in debt when she left office. Why doesn't Obama point that out and ask her why she did it? "

    Cool aid wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:31 AM:

    " McCain won't win cochise county because he has voted against the military too much. People see how he treats the military by saying no to better benefits. Cochise county will fall in line with the rest of the country and vote against McCain and his anti-military voting record. "

    Paul wrote on Oct 7, 2008 6:52 AM:

    " I'm an independent and it's really interesting to see all the comments about Fox News. They obviously lean to the right and it's easy to see where they stand. What I don't understand is why there aren't any comments about how equally disgusting MSNBC news is. Olbermann and Maddow's hatred for the right is, in my opinion, way over the top for a news outlet that so many Americans depend on for accurate reporting. Both outlets should be ashamed of themselves, there is nothing "balanced" about either of them. "

    Prayerful wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:17 PM:

    " If you do not mind a baby being killed as it is being born then Obama is your man. He is for Partial birth abortion. Call it what it is - murder-. This practice needs to stop now. With prayer it and our vote it will. Each person reading this was fortunate enough that someone cared enough to have you. Every Baby from the moment of conception should have the same right. "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 6, 2008 9:22 PM:

    " Obama's lead again widens. http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/06/poll.of.polls/index.html
    It is all over for McCain. It is like he threw the campaign with his negative ads from the get go. He never spoke of issues, he only spoke of Obama. I think McCain idolizes Obama with as much as he speaks of him. Obama is the man. Finally our country is getting a true patriot. I am tired of the nazi party right wingers who are destroying America from the inside out. "

    Bill Tompkins wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:54 PM:

    " OBAMABIDEN,
    You're absolutely correct but you're also wasting your time trying to educate/convince over 90% of the SV electorate. The average SV voter receives their current political insight from the following stellar television sources (in order): FOX, CBN, Hee Haw, Ozzie and Harriet and Mr. Ed. They just can't accept that a cranky, out-of-touch old man who doesn't understand how the national economy works won't be elected president. The thought of a President Obama is frightening to them and contrary to their simplistic 1950's view of the world. "

    Bill Tompkins wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:36 PM:

    " DR,
    Let's see, you're probably poorly educated, never good at basketball, bitter 'bout them uppity minorities, and a hard core right-wing zealot. Not to worry, that won't disqualify you from becoming a stellar member of the SV School Board. "

    JR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:32 PM:

    " If Obama is about change then why did he pick Biden (30+ years in D.C.) as a running mate?
    Both parties need to make changes its just who do you believe more. I have concerns about both candidates, however I am voting are you because you have no place to complain if you don't. Also one other point there is no need for the hate in some of these comments, we should be able to get our point across without the anger and hate for either side. "

    Joe Vogler wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:32 PM:

    " When Sarah Palin is President I won't have to be "Buried under your da@n American Flag" "

    Charles Keating wrote on Oct 6, 2008 7:28 PM:

    " Wall Street needs another Trillion, the last trillion didn't do enough. My personal friend John McCain says he can trim a trillion from Medicare, you won't miss "

    Wise Guy wrote on Oct 6, 2008 5:23 PM:

    " In Obama's last ad, he has switched his position on a national health care program. He no longer advocates a nationalized healthcare system because as everyone has told the Obama supporters on here that a national healthcare would be too costly and he would be forced to raise taxes on the middle class. Now he's saying he'd rather enforce healthcare insurance already offered by employers. That's no different then what we have today. So if you are keeping score, this is one campaign promise to the left wing party that has already been broken...and he hasn't even been elected yet. "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 2:28 PM:

    " So those who oppose McCain/Palin must watch every other channel and most definately not Fox News. LOL "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 2:24 PM:

    " To Obamabiden- This tax situation is a class warfare tax. Tax the rich. Go easy on the middle class. Whatever it is, which I dont believe either way, is un-american. The American dream for some has gone from rags to riches, now we penalize that. Are you nuts? "

    former republican wrote on Oct 6, 2008 1:49 PM:

    " i'm voting democrat this year so we can repeal the bush tax cuts. Biden has made it perfectly clear that if your patriotic, which i am, you'll pay more taxes. it's also the only way we are going to be able to pay for the universal health care and Obama's other plans. It's for the children and who doesn't care about children. that's what's nice about being a Dem is we know what's best and only racists and rednecks don't agree with us "

    BS wrote on Oct 6, 2008 1:11 PM:

    " Candidates are always going to tell the people what they want to hear. It's all about who can sell you the best line and who you believe sells it the best. Once elected I'm sure they'll have their own agenda, vote for bills that don't hurt their private companies. Good example: John McCains wife owns a lot of real estate, so of course he was against the bill to bail out homeowners on foreclosers. Regardless of what you think about bailouts you should not let personal interest dictate what is good for america. "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 1:01 PM:

    " Remember the polls aren't all that accurate. I didn't vote in a poll. "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:48 PM:

    " Bin Laden attacked the WTC in 93. I believe ole Billy boy Clinton was in office. "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:46 PM:

    " Idaho is a beautiful state. :) "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:45 PM:

    " Thousands of years to repair the damage with the middle east? I don't think we will see 2050. Read the New Testament. "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:38 PM:

    " Big brother can watch me all they want. I have nothing to hide. "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:37 PM:

    " To be diplomatic with people who want to kill us anyway, is baloney, the middle east had resolutions, courtesy of the UN, they follow none of them. To the Iranian dictator, he wants to wipe Isreal off the map. How do you reason with someone like that? "

    DR wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:30 PM:

    " To call Bush a terrorist is downright sickening. You should be run out of the country! :) You aren't deserving of the USA. "

    jgg wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:37 AM:

    " D.R.

    OBAMABIDEN 08 wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:32 AM:

    " Those who oppose Obama/Biden are those who watch Faux news. They spout the same tired old arguments which have been disproven. Then you add those who lack listening skills...i.e.the people who post about Obama raising taxes. What do you not comprehend? Can you not read? Have you not listened to Obama, Biden and countless others explain his proposal regarding taxes???? Or are you just a bunch of lemmings? Those who choose to vote for McBush and Dan Quayle with a ponytail are those who are afraid of change. Pathetic! "

    Oh yeah wrote on Oct 6, 2008 10:25 AM:

    " It's all about the person. Johnny MaC was a 5 year captive of communitsts and socialists. He didn't like it, Manchurian candidate? Hope not. His chief NVA captor is planning to vote for him because he is "an honorable man". Barry O has had a 20 year friendship with anarchists, socialists and America haters. He liked them well enough to take their money, mentorship and political support. He now denies and repudiates them for political expediency. Who would you rather have for a friend?Someone who tells you like it is, or what you want to hear? "

    breal wrote on Oct 6, 2008 9:45 AM:

    " Anyone who was involved and concerned about education had contacts with Bill Ayers...Republicans, Democrats, period. Let's discuss the Keating Five and McCain's infidelity...how'd he meet his current wife? Yeah, he cheated on his first wife. NONE OF US ARE PERFECT...INCLUDING OUR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES! "

    dian wrote on Oct 6, 2008 8:54 AM:

    " Reading all the opinions can drive a normal person crazy. Obama is not patriotic. He is looking to change American into a World order. Pay close attention. McCain in not the very best candidate. But he is what we have at the moment. Health care should not be nationalized. I am not willing to pay for every hypochondriac Ameican, every pill pusher and illegal immigrant. Cut spending,stop sending money overseas for oil. Tighten your belt, take responsiblity and quit taking a handout beyond what you can do for yourself. Is that to hard?. "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 6, 2008 6:26 AM:

    " How Typical, A liberal comes on, and wants "censorship" (at least that's what they scream all the time) when someone disagrees with them much like the "Fairness" docturne. Meanwhile, please show how Obamma is "Ten times more patriotic than McCain". It should be interesting to see considering he refuses to have an American flag on his plane and has Che on the Cuban Flag in his Houston campaign HQ. You are calling A sitting President a Terrorist? Yet you talk about someone else making slanderous comments?!? This will only get worse as we get closer to election day. "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 6, 2008 6:20 AM:

    " Excuse me, but the polls today (10-6-08) show Obama with a 4 pt lead, not 8 points. AND as more people think about Obama and his pals over the years, Terrorist William Ayers, racist preacher Wright,hateful "Father" Pfleger,and Tony Rezko who helped Obama buy his house! These are not casual acquaintances but DEAR FRIENDS! These associations show his utter lack of judgment. Not just because they are associates but because they continued for a long time and Obama is unrepentant. Vote Republican for Responsive Government! "

    Vote Republican for Responsive Govt wrote on Oct 6, 2008 6:14 AM:

    " One difference between Democrats and Republicans is that Democrats NEVER admit they are wrong. Obama should have left his racist church 20 years ago. Instead he only left under public pressure but he still believes the same things. Nagin, the Democrat mayor of New Orleans, refused to admit his fault in the Katrina fiasco. He was responsible for NOT getting the school busses there and ready to go. Another Democrat, Bill Clinton, refused to take responsibility for: Sex in the Oval Office, lying about it, failure to kill Osama Bin Laden when he had the opportunity, etc. VOTE REPUBLICAN. "

    azdave wrote on Oct 6, 2008 12:05 AM:

    " Mindlessly portraying either Democrats or Republicans as being culprits is just plain tribal mentality ... as in my side is right and your side is wrong. Each side chooses one example or another to make their case, all the while ignoring the cockroaches in their own house. First SVian said it right ... a huge number of Americans as individuals bear just as much blame for this mess as does Washington. It's obviously easier to vote (and rant) along party lines, but objectively judging candidates separately on their own merits would do the country far more good. "

    Lenny wrote on Oct 5, 2008 11:43 PM:

    " To TO DR and Hmmm: I agree The failure of George HW Bush to adequately deal with Iraq and radical Islam is the reason why we were attacked on 9-11. Plain and simple if 1st Bush would have been more diplomatic in resolving problems of the middle east we would not be in the situation we are in today there. Lack of tolerance and understanding of politics in the middle east was the supreme failure of the Bush's and why it will take thousands of years to reverse the damages they caused. "

    TO DR wrote on Oct 5, 2008 9:19 PM:

    " The scandals you are talking about do they include Lincoln Savings and Loan or Troopergate? What do you base saying Michelle is mad aboutpaying back loans? Again just another lie. Obama is ten times more patriotic then McCain. McCain votes against vets every chance he gets. His voting record has earned him a D from the disabled vets. You admit the Clinton years were good, so why try and knock a good thing. Obviously Bush's tax cut plan didn't work... Bush lied to the American people, and started a war. He is a terrorist like Bin Laden. "

    TO The Herald wrote on Oct 5, 2008 9:14 PM:

    " IT is Obvious that DR has no merit of his tasteless comments. His accusations are nothing short of slanderous. Please do a better job of screening his posts. He is border line extremist and I would hope big brother is watching. "

    Donzell wrote on Oct 5, 2008 9:00 PM:

    " Hereford Resident,
    Congratulations, you've won the "GWB's Biggest Apologist Award"! You sure don't let little details about how GWB and the REPUBLICANS got us into our current financial mess (ever heard of something called the national debt?) cloud your right-wing wacko view of the world. Go ahead and blame Clinton and the Democrats for your senility while your at it. Ever consider moving to Idaho? "

    DR again wrote on Oct 5, 2008 6:21 PM:

    " Obama was a community organizer! LOL He has no record other than radical extremists. LOL His wife is mad because she had to pay back her student loan. LOL
    There will be the race card when McCain wins. You watch. And its not about race, it's about competence and trust. And he has neither. "

    DR again wrote on Oct 5, 2008 6:16 PM:

    " On these failed policies. Name them. And remember that if you look at the facts, then your claims are unfounded. So, lets hear about failed policies. This is nothing more that "spin" to get Obama in the White House. You all are mad because Bush stood up to the terrorists. Finally someone did. "

    DR again wrote on Oct 5, 2008 6:11 PM:

    " Clinton years were good, because he taxed the crap out of us, cut our military, closed bases, did nothing to catch Bin Laden, and lied about his affair with Lewinsky while on the stand. I think he had other things going thru his head than doing his job. "

    DR again wrote on Oct 5, 2008 6:07 PM:

    " Im not sure why you'd call me a sicko. Maybe you woke up from a coma or something! LOL "

    DR again wrote on Oct 5, 2008 6:05 PM:

    " Less govt does mean more freedom. This is the USA, not Europe or Iran. What I want to know is what is Obama hiding? Ayers, Wright and Pleger? The Chicago machine? I believe is a dangerous man. "

    DR again wrote on Oct 5, 2008 6:00 PM:

    " To the guy who wrote and said I was distorted: Look, I am talking about welfare, not hurricane people. Those on the coasts need help, yes, Im talking about those who sponge because they have no will to work. I have never rec'd a welfare check in my life, there was always some type of work to do. If your willing to work, then you can be hired. I am talking about the easy way out, those who could contribute but don't. "

    Huh wrote on Oct 5, 2008 5:12 PM:

    " "azguy", where did you come up with that lie? You really should research these things before you make such an embarrassing assertion. Clinton had two years of surplus. All of the other years were deficits. Bush had two years of surplus all the other years were deficits. Try again. The information can be found in the Congressional Budget Office Report Page 11 of 13:
    http://www.cbo.gov/budget/data/historical.pdf "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 5, 2008 4:33 PM:

    " No matter though because Obama is pulling away and now has a 8 point national lead and holds all the key states needed for victory. Even ROve has declared an Obama victory. Cry all you want and place blame all you want. The only thing you will do is cause the independents that you take fir granted to vote for Obama. Then you will loose AZ too. Oh by the way McCain's lead in AZ is now down to 7% because of people like Hereford resident and Randy. So thanks for your uneducated thoughts. "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 5, 2008 4:30 PM:

    " Actually if bush wouls have done the job in the first place Saddam would have been dead many years before Clinton took office. What did the first bush do when Bin Laden was around? Nothing... Bush's poor economic record and wasteful spending just caught up with him. I know republicans don't like to accept any blame for their wrong doings... Look at McCain for example Lincoln Savings and Loan or the Forrestahl... They forget who has been signing all the bills the last eaight years, Congress can't sign bills Hereford Retard. "

    first svian wrote on Oct 5, 2008 4:22 PM:

    " to AZGUT, this problem more correctly was precipitated by the policies of Reagan and Thatcher when they decided to remove restarins on financial organizations and do away with oversight....it was compounded by Clinton, added to by both Bushes..and ANYONE repet ASNYONE who re-fed to pay off bills (taking a secured assect to pay off an unsecured loan) is equally to blame for the statewe are in...which means just about all of us...so rather than blame anyone, we ALL need to begin acting responsibly with our money..and continue to do so int he future. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 5, 2008 3:31 PM:

    " To azguy: Apparently you forgot we were attacked on 9-11-2001 and it took a lot of money to fight the taliban in Afghanistan. If Clinton had done his job in the first place 9-11 may have never happened but he was too busy playing around in the oval office with interns to worry about terrorism. Yes it was Clintons fault for the whole thing. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 5, 2008 3:28 PM:

    " To realsoldiersarerepublicans: You hit the nail on the head only liberals are too dumb to actually see it. If their democratic congress would not do anything then what makes them think their savior is going to do any better? Obama was part of the problem by taking money from these failed lenders. Maybe if you liberals will wake up from your drug induced haze you might see that but you guys are all fixated on Obama. He will lead this country to ruin. That is his change. "

    azdave wrote on Oct 5, 2008 12:06 PM:

    " To realsoldiersarerepublicans. Don't be so blindly and ignorantly partisan. I'm a registered Republican but I don't believe for a moment that the Democratically led congress caused the problems you cite, the foundation for most of which was being laid for several years. The Democrats didn't cause the reckless housing boom that artificially fueled all those pluses you mention, and neither did the Republicans by themselves. Greedy financiers did, and greedy consumers did. Anyone who thought the boom could last was an idiot, but lots of people artificially (and temporarily) made money riding it. "

    azguy wrote on Oct 5, 2008 10:40 AM:

    " all this economic mess was started by pres bush not the congress when clinton was in office the economy was great we had a surplus then big boy bush took over and wiped the surplus away to a huge deficet "

    realsoldiersarerepublicans wrote on Oct 5, 2008 8:37 AM:

    " In the PAST YEAR: 1)Consumer confidence has plummeted ;2) Gasoline is now over $4 a gallon & climbing!; (a little lower now. L.B.S) 3)Uneployment is up to 5.5% (a 10% increase);(Over 6% now. L.B.S.) 4) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $12 TRILLION DOLLARS and prices still dropping;5) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure. 6) as I write, THE DOW is probing another low~$2.5 TRILLION DOLLARS HAS EVAPORATED FROM THEIR STOCKS, BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS!
    YES, IN 2006 AMERICA VOTED FOR CHANGE...AND WE SURE GOT IT!... "

    realsoldiersarerepublicans wrote on Oct 5, 2008 8:36 AM:

    " TO ALL MY FRIENDS....LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE........FYI only.
    George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine.
    A little over one year ago: 1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high; 2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon; 3) the unemployment rate was 4.5%.4) the DOW JONES hit a record high--14,000 + 5) American's were buying new cars, taking cruises, vacations overseas, living large!... But American's wanted 'CHANGE'! So, in 2006 they voted in a Democratic Congress and yes--we got 'CHANGE' all right. "

    TO Jack and DR wrote on Oct 5, 2008 3:31 AM:

    " Jack - it is called inflation. DR - You are lost in your own distorted beliefs. Hurricane and other disaster survivors are very gratious for donations they receive. Less government does not mean more freedoms. When private industry goes unregulated they bleed Americans dry. This results in less freedoms. When the government regulates and monitors their practices it opens the doorway to freedom. You are a sicko. "

    Defining Ironic wrote on Oct 4, 2008 11:43 PM:

    " Claiming Palin isn't ready to be VP then in the same breath, rooting for Obama! That is funny. Thanks for the laugh Obama supporters. "

    DR wrote on Oct 4, 2008 6:38 PM:

    " Wefare? Yes some need it. Some people need help and I can handle that. But not the excessive amount that it is now. Freedom is standing on your own 2 feet, not depending on a govt to intervene all the time. What needs to happen is employers should be forced to offer health benefits or face penalty. Cheating the worker with less than 40 hrs is a scam. "

    DR wrote on Oct 4, 2008 6:35 PM:

    " Middle Class? Ok its hard to swallow that we all cant be rich. Money isnt everything. I want success from earning it. I dont want a handout. Throwing money at a problem doesnt fix it, fixing the problem fixes the problem. Those who receive handouts arent grateful for it to begin with. True gratitude comes from appreciating what you have, not on the things you dont. The govt is not my mommy. We should all want less govt in our lives. Less govt means more freedom. Freedom to do, think and act as I see fit. "

    DR wrote on Oct 4, 2008 6:28 PM:

    " Aren't we playing God here? Speculating that McCain will die in office. His age? Are we discriminating because of age? Age has nothing to do with it. He'll do fine.
    Let's say he does die in office, Palin would have the guts to ask questions from her advisors about problems foreign and domestic. "

    jack wrote on Oct 4, 2008 6:05 PM:

    " Having grown up during the great depression, we survived without both parents working, without govt provided health care, generous benefit packages, food stamps, child labor restictions, and minimum wage laws. We always had enough to eat and we were happy. Today's generation have both parents working to pay for their quarter million dollar homes, 65 inch TVs, two (or more) cars, fashion clothes and stylish furniture. Americans should visit a 3rd world country for a few weeks to realize how well we have it! "

    Donzell wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:11 PM:

    " Joe Six Pack,
    You and your poorly educated Bubbas are quickly becoming irrelevent due to this nation's growing racial, ethnic and religious diversity -- probably gives you nightmares -- and because young people wanting/needing to be better educated than their six pack swilling parents! Prepare yourself to become a historical novelty item. Obama will win in landslide!!! "

    Alvin wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:04 PM:

    " Joe Six Pack? That Bud yer drinkin is from Belgium, last debate Obama was wearing a flag pin but McCain was not.
    Bush has sold off everything in America and left you a hundred thousand dollar debt to pass on to your children "

    Dilbert wrote on Oct 4, 2008 11:59 AM:

    " Jack, you must be Phil Gramm, never had it so good, HaHa. Dad and Mom both have to work to be able to buy Chinese Junk at Walmart. Who are you kidding "

    Average American wrote on Oct 4, 2008 10:51 AM:

    " I'm glad someone has "never had it so good". Doom and gloom? Too busy working hard for doom and gloom. There are those of us who are struggling to make a living. Companies don't have the benefit packages they had years ago and we didn't join the military only to retire early and obtain a second career working for the Federal government while collecting a pension from our military service. This isn't the average American. "

    Interesting...hmmm wrote on Oct 4, 2008 9:42 AM:

    " Interesting...hmmm. Barrack Obama has the same voting record as McCain. So what change are we exactly expecting from him that would be different from McCain?
    http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/o000167/
    http://projects.washingtonpost.com/congress/members/m000303/ "

    jack wrote on Oct 4, 2008 7:57 AM:

    " "Our country is suffering from eight years of failed policies and we desperately need to get back on the right track." Failed policies? What failed policies? The reality is that most Americans have never had it so good! We already ARE on the right track. Plus, unlike the previous administration, we've had eight years of NO sex scandals! This doom and gloom talk is just a desperate ploy to get Obama elected. "

    Joe Six Pack wrote on Oct 4, 2008 7:00 AM:

    " BHO is so antiAmerican he wont wear a US Flag pin or cover his heart during the National Anthem.BHO has less experience than Palin and he is running for Pres.How does that work? Wasn’t Clinton a Governor.Wow how quick you Libs and Dems forget.Who is in control of Congress, Not Bush? Who stands to profit most from the bail out?Dems that receive campaign contributions.Misspoke about the 57 States or fell back into his muslim training 57 muslin states.So many things I want to say so little space.Guess my vote will be the Vet/Hockey Mom! "

    Johnny McCain wrote on Oct 4, 2008 12:42 AM:

    " Give me your money so I can soend as I see fir on needless projects in Iraq. I will make sure that we spend 100 years in Iraq. When our Soldiers come home I will treat them as second class citizens. I will veto all increases in VA funding. I will make sure that troops do not get better benefits through the GI Bill. If I die in office I will make sure the country is left one of the weakest leaders I can find. "

    Barrack wrote on Oct 3, 2008 8:22 PM:

    " Give me your money Americans! I can't wait to be voted into office so I can control that the corporations I am persuading my fellow congressmen to bailout. I will have to raise taxes on all Americans so we can afford this bailout; my national health care plan; investments in renewable energies; the continued War on Terrorism; a National Missile defense; my welfare programs; my plan to protect social security; expanding the Peace Corps; and a myriad of other social programs I have plans for. Vote for Socialism, Vote for Obama! "

    az in kc wrote on Oct 3, 2008 4:43 PM:

    " Are you people lemmings? You need to wake up the Mclame is a Bush flunky. He used to be his own man but in the last two or three years he has turned into another George Bush. I don't need four more years of this screw the middle class government. "

    retired active duty dependent wrote on Oct 3, 2008 4:18 PM:

    " We the people of this nation are the ones who vote in officials. Why are we not the ones to decide how much money they should make. They come in making alot and get to decide how much of a pay increase they will get. We voted these people in, we should have a say in their paychecks as well as any increases they should get. Might help in controlling those only there for the money and power of the position. I don't think they need to make that much money when they do very little work. "

    turnedoff wrote on Oct 3, 2008 4:08 PM:

    " America is facing two wars and economic disaster. Sarah Palin is not up to the job. I believe John McCain is a control freak and chose this "green" candidate for selfish reasons. Sarah Palin is someone he can mold into what he wants in a vice-president. I find her folksiness and dropping the g's from her words insulting, not to mention her catch phrases and buzz words aren't sufficient verbal articulation for the position a heartbeat away from the presidency. "

    anogo wrote on Oct 3, 2008 2:48 PM:

    " We have too much chaos in this country at the present and don't need more drama from the McCain/Palin ticket. Obama will bring calmness and the ability to stay in control to the office. McCain is volatile with a VP pick of a govenor of 600,000 people, who was a mayor of 6000 citizens.
    I cannot see these two bringing people together or making sound decisions. The republican ticket sounds more like a time bomb to me. "

    bob wrote on Oct 3, 2008 2:11 PM:

    " Putin, Chavez and Kim Jong il will not eat Obama Alive. These people are Obama's heros. Obama wishes that he could be adopted by Kim Jong il. Obama is a dictatorship waiting to happen. These liberals use the guise of caring about people to get into office. But all they really care about is siezing power and taking away your freedom. Hitler was elected by people who bought the same kind of garbage that Obama is selling. Sad thing is that the alternatives are the Bushes and McCains of the world. we would be better off with Putin for president. "

    2rightwing4me wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:36 PM:

    " I just read this, an Alaskan perspective...
    http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/what-is-mccain-thinking-one-alaskans-perspective/
    Sounds like Palin would keep the good ole boy network alive and well. She's a bit too right wing for me. She makes rape victims pay for their own testing. God help us if McCain dies in office. What WAS he thinking? "

    McCain will die in office wrote on Oct 3, 2008 11:38 AM:

    " The reason I say McCain will die in office is because the severe stress and strain of that (Presidential) job will take its toll on him. It'll be too much for someone with McCain's attitude/temper. That job will cause his cancer to re-surface for the 5th time which will cause an anuerism, a heart attack and/or a stroke, which will kill him. "

    McCain will die in office wrote on Oct 3, 2008 11:31 AM:

    " You McCain supporters need to vote for Obama/Biden and not waste your vote on McCain/Palin because of McCain's poor health. McCain will die in office. That means, when you vote for McCain, in reality you are voting for Palin as President. Is Palin who you really want as your President? McCain Lovers, give Obama a chance! Open your minds and stop being such idiots. You know Obama will not be running the country. He'll have Biden and all his top notch genius cabinet members to help him run this country. "

    T in AZ wrote on Oct 3, 2008 10:42 AM:

    " If you really care about our current financial crisis and do not want it to repeat itself please visit this site:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RZVw3no2A4 "

    Old Marine wrote on Oct 3, 2008 9:38 AM:

    " Politicians promise all kinds of things when they are campaigning. Delivering after they are elected is when the problems begin. "

    Native American wrote on Oct 3, 2008 8:41 AM:

    " As parents, we are concerned about what kind of people our kids hang out with. Why? Because the people they hang out with greatly influence their behavior. Obama's closest associates--his wife, his church leader, William Ayers--all openly admit that they hate America. Why aren't Obama's supporters concerned about this? I would never vote for a man who approves of people who hate my country. "

    sierravistan wrote on Oct 3, 2008 8:10 AM:

    " Putin, Chavez, Kim Jong il, et al will eat Obama alive. If Obama is elected we are in for a rough future. I'ts not him I afraid of but the people he chose to surround himself with. Even worse, once people realize what Obama is doing to our country, things will swing too far and to fast to the radical right wing and the political caos this will cause will have a long lasting effect on US politics and our role in the world. Be afraid - be very afraid! "

    defeat socialism wrote on Oct 3, 2008 7:08 AM:

    " Obama’s claim of a middle-class tax cut is merely a clever way of expanding the welfare state. By expanding the number of people who pay no taxes-and receive a “government” check on the backs of higher earners, we effectively move more to a socialist state. This will crush incentive to work and excel in our society and create a very large voter block for the Socialist-democratic party. Instead of the touted income redistribution, this will effectively destroy the middle class. It may take 10-12 years, but it will happen. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 2, 2008 9:55 PM:

    " To Hummmer: You are correct but again we have an idiot running on the democratic side and in order to keep him out we are again forced to vote for the lesser of two evils. I have said before that I don't agree with everything that McCain says but I agree zero with Obama. If we had a third party that actually could make a difference I would probably vote but to keep Obama out of office I will vote for McCain. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 2, 2008 9:42 PM:

    " To To Hereford Resident: Spoken like a true liberal. She is also a current Governor but you guys seem to forget that. What makes Obama have more experience? Surely you don't think being a community organizer makes him fit to be commander in chief? You libs make me laugh so hard when you try to compare someone who is running for VP to your candidate who is running for the top spot. "

    hummer wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:13 PM:

    " I think our current two party system has demonstrated for years that they are incompetent and corrupt. Those that continue to vote along the party lines will only contribute to the status quo and corruption. It's time for a revolution. It's time to vote out all of the incumbents and establish a new fresh government body that will cater to the needs of the nation and not the needs of the corporate and special interest lobbyist and extreme wing fanatics. "

    Cry more quietly wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:04 PM:

    " Don't you know that Obama is all for this bail out plan? Don't you know he is urging American's to change their minds about corporate welfare? Maybe you shouldn't cry out so loud. Your misperceptions are embarassingly ingorant "

    ok with Obama wrote on Oct 2, 2008 5:56 PM:

    " Its kinda like natural selection. McCain and Obama are like nonadvantageous mutations.Maybe it is time for America to go the way of the dinosaurs. "

    without a paddle wrote on Oct 2, 2008 5:51 PM:

    " Obama is going to be very bad for the country, but Mccain is just as bad. Face it people. We have stepped in it and there won't be any wiping this one off. Either Mccain will get us killed by throwing diplomacy away and pushing the button the first time Putin says anything ambiguous or Obama gets us killed by bending over for our enemies. "

    To Scott wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:57 PM:

    " You and all your other McCain supporters have been watching too much right-winged propaganda, i.e., Fox News Hannity. You need switch channels. Here's back to you: I believe McCain "is a despicable individual who will do or say anything to attain the presidency. His election will imperial the country and transition our social and economic institutions towards a Marxist endstate. Any individual who would entrust their vote to McCain either has his/her head deeply buried in the sand or lacks the intellectual capacity to fully grasp the adverse ramifications of a McCain administration." "

    To Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:23 PM:

    " Being a mayor does not qualify someone to be Vice President of the country. Look at Nehran. You don't represent intelligent people who live in hereford. "

    first svian wrote on Oct 2, 2008 3:44 PM:

    " TTTG and what if something happened to obama you would trust Biden? oh that guys is for chage alright "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 2, 2008 2:33 PM:

    " To Hmmmm: I seem to remember that Kerry was leading Bush in all polls including exit polls but yet Bush won with slightly over 50% of the vote. Go ahead and trust those polls. They do not reflect the true status of the US voters. "

    For Crying Out loud... wrote on Oct 2, 2008 1:26 PM:

    " Geez Hereford Resident, I suppose $700 billion in corporate welfare going to these wealthy failed banking CEO's is ok with you now? God forbid we help someone down on their luck. Note to the ignoramus who thinks $41k a year is wealthy--it isn't. I have never heard so many people complain about getting a tax break before. McCain is proposing a flat tax increase across the board--that'll get us all. Obama is just talking about those with a little more putting in a little more. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:25 AM:

    " To grumpyoldpeople: Apparently not since most Americans do not support this bail out yet congress is trying to shove it down our throats. The problem is Congress no longer represents the people anymore. They are only in it for themselves. The only reason Giffords voted against this bill is because she is up for re-election and the vast majority of people including Arizona do not want this. Now she can say she actually voted with the people. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:21 AM:

    " To dhtexan: Where did I ever say I was voting along party lines? I never said that so you must not be able to read very well. I just cannot vote for a person that does not share at least a majority of my core beliefs and Obama shares absolutely 0 beliefs of mine. I don't agree with everything McCain does either but he does believe in a majority of what I believe in so that is the reason he is getting my vote. "

    first svian wrote on Oct 2, 2008 10:14 AM:

    " a thought for the Obamaa supporters...his runningmate has tried several times to run for president and the American people have rejected him and do not want him in that office, yet you are now willing to have him a "heartbeat" away....a little cunundrum there yeah? and of course, we all know that Biden is for change, what with his many many years as part of the "good old boy " system... "

    Hmmm wrote on Oct 2, 2008 9:48 AM:

    " Palin couldn't even run a busines according to her own party members. Doesn't matter though because Obama is pulling away fast. National polls show he now has a commanding 7% lead. He is also in the lead in FL, OH, PA, VA, MI, IA. He has the race locked up. Say it with me "PRESIDENT OBAMA" McCain has lost. If you are an independent you can vote for the winner Obama or waste your vote and vote for McCain. Even Bob Barr is gaining ground on McCain especially in AZ. "

    TTGG wrote on Oct 2, 2008 9:31 AM:

    " I supported McCain in the beginning but I honestly don't think Sarah Palin is capable of running the country in the event of his untimely death. "

    To OBAMA LOWERS TAXES wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:48 AM:

    " How many of those making more than $250,000 sign paychcks for those making less than $41,000? What will the poor do, when the "rich" (productive) take their companies overseas because of the Obamainable taxes? McCain's efforts to oversight Freddy and Fanny in 2005 were blocked by the Dems; how'd McCain cause the failure of Obama's contributors?
    Has Obama stated what KIND of change America could expect from his "tax the productive" plan? "

    switched wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:45 AM:

    " I can't stand the thought of Palin running this country...if McCain was a younger man, maybe. I'm voting for Obama. My mind is made up. Thanks for all of your help. "

    Is Obama good for America wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:27 AM:

    " Obama’s position on the Second Amendment is very clear:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow1cTTtlrY4
    To be honest, can you think of a single communist or socialist leader that is pro-gun possession for the peons?
    Obama’s claimed “tax the rich (productive)” idea; includes “rich people” making $41,000 a year. Are YOU one of the “rich” making $41,000 or more? Obama’s race doesn’t concern me at all; he had no control over who his parents were. HOWEVER, he had total control over who his FRIENDS are, and I find FAR too many are people will ill intent for America. "

    grumpyoldpeople wrote on Oct 2, 2008 8:12 AM:

    " It is important to not that politicians vote according to the views of the people they represent...especially in an election year. "

    gr8naysayer wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:44 AM:

    " McCain doesn't say anything to get elected? Please, spare me the drama. November 4th will decide which idiot will be our next president. Start saving money to pay more taxes or as most Americans do...put it on the credit card! "

    oh sure... wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:40 AM:

    " I can see Sarah Palin as Commander-In-Chief! Why don't one of you Obama complainers run for office too? Let's THINK for once, eh? "

    ignoranceisbliss wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:36 AM:

    " Reagan was an actor. All politicians associate with people with poor characters. Get off you high horse and admit you have no say in who becomes our next president. Say what you want and vote or not vote. Doesn't matter much to me. I'm not a "democrat", but voting for a change in office. If you want a different change than what's available why don't you run for public office? What's your character and your qualifications? "

    Who Blocked wrote on Oct 2, 2008 7:21 AM:

    " legislation in 2001 and again in 2005 that would've lessened, or prevented, the current financial crisis? THE DEMOCRATS! Get a clue - Oblama is NOT the answer. I promise you - the very people who vote for him will be the very ones screaming the loudest, like pigs going to slaughter) if he gets in and taxes you to no end. In the brief time he's been in Congress, his pork spending is around a mere $300 MILLION!! McCain's has a long record of going against pork spending. "

    dhtexan wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:55 AM:

    " Perhaps McCain is a better choice, but it's also possible that Obama is a better choice. It's such a shame that we are SO divided along party lines. No one on this planet loves America more than me. Twenty years in the military and 30 years of Federal Civil Service give me the right to love America, but I think the people who vote for a president of this great nation simply on political party affiliation shouldn't even be allowed to vote!! Shame on you Hereford Resident! "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:19 AM:

    " To: To Pete,
    Obama Also said, “The notion that somehow local jurisdictions can’t initiate gun safety laws to deal with gang bangers and random shootings on the street isn’t born out by our Constitution,” in reference to the DC complete ban. So, that means a complete ban is reasonable. In a 1996 questionnaire Obama stated he is for a handgun ban. Its all just more Obama doublespeak, like his "support" for an undivided Jerusalem. Don't try to tell people he's for the 2nd amendment when you don't even know that. "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Oct 2, 2008 6:10 AM:

    " To: To Pete,
    Obama does the democrat dance when it comes to the constitution. His campaign sent out this, "Second Amendment creates an individual right, . . . he also believes that the Constitution permits federal, state and local government to adopt reasonable and common sense gun safety measures." Of course, he says he is for the 2nd amendment, then he turns around in the same paragraph and says Feds can adopt "reasonable" and "common sense" measures. Now, everything depends on what he considers "Reasonable". "

    Huh wrote on Oct 2, 2008 5:39 AM:

    " To "WhiteyHonkey", you have effectively demonstrated the overtly racist sentiments in the Democratic Party. The Dems have whites who won't vote for Obama because he's black and the Dems have blacks who won't vote for McCain because he's white. Wow...what a bigoted party. Not one Democrat has condemned your racist statement. Pretty telling. You can bet there will be a lot of them that will defend your statement by attacking mine. "

    Huh wrote on Oct 2, 2008 5:31 AM:

    " To "To Pete" why would you make such assertions? Obama voted against the following gun legislations:
    Supporting concealed carry for citizens; Obama voted no.
    Banning many common semi-automatic firearms; Obama voted yes.
    Disallowing self-defense in towns where guns are banned; Obama voted yes.
    Imposing one handgun a month restrictions; Obama voted yes.
    Repealing the gun ban in Washington, DC; Obama voted no.
    Squelching the free speech rights of gun owners; Obama voted yes. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 1, 2008 10:35 PM:

    " To Pete: Ok since you don't believe it here are some websites for you to look at:

    http://www.nraila.org/barackobama/barackobama4.htm?gclid=CJPBhoHjh5YCFQ8QagodNCFvEg
    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/06/AR2008040601652.html
    http://thestateofamerica.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/barak-obama-and-the-second-amendment/

    The last one shows how he flips depending on the audience. "

    Scott wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:19 PM:

    " Obama is a despicable individual who will do or say anything to attain the presidency. His election will imperial the country and transition our social and economic institutions towards a Marxist endstate. Any individual who would entrust their vote to Obama either has their head deeply buried in the sand or lacks the intellectual capacity to fully grasp the adverse ramifications of an Obama administration. "

    DR wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:48 PM:

    " to SOS- Bill Ayers is a terrorist. "

    DR wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:45 PM:

    " The 2nd amendment is a right. Take away guns, the govt takes over. Look at what happened to Nazi Germany in the 30's. They systematically removed the guns, then went door to door to snuff out the Jews. "

    DR wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:42 PM:

    " Actually the repub's aren't the haters, take a look at the Dem party, they eat their own. "

    DR wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:40 PM:

    " You Obamans aren't looking at his record, he has done nothing as a senator. He is nothing but an actor/movie star. Father Pleger, Ayers, Rev. Wright. Doesn't this speaks volumes of his character? Those who vote for him, want a hand out. At my expense of course. If he's elected, wait and see. You'll see the truth, but then it'll be too late. :) "

    WhiteyHonkey wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:37 PM:

    " I am voting for Obama, he couldn't possibly mess things up more that the rich white guys did. "

    to obama lowers taxes wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:09 PM:

    " Obama has not lowered anything yet...except for the standard for presidential candidates. "

    OBAMA LOWERS TAXES wrote on Oct 1, 2008 4:50 PM:

    " $41,000 not quite just another republican lie so they can try and look pure. Obama's tax plan calls for reducing income taxes for those making less than $250,000. McCain will not even do that. Where has Bush's lower corporate taxes gotten us? Oh yeah corporate bailouts courtesy of you and McCain is voting for this. At the same time these same corporate giants are taking huge severence paychecks. I am sure all of you independents don't mind using your taxes to pay for private yachts for the super rich like McCain proposes. "

    To Pete wrote on Oct 1, 2008 4:43 PM:

    " What are you talking about? Have you been watching too much right winged propaganda again? Obama ia all for the 2nd Amendment. He has a stronger voting record for the 2nd then McCain. McCain voted for banning assault weapons. Did you not listen to Obama? Were you too busy listening to republican lies? Hereford resident is Obama wrong becaus he believes and supports the 2nd Amendment? Are you a facist who doesn't believe in the 2nd? You say he is "dead wrong" for supporting the 2nd. Are all republicans confused as you? Makes you wonder what reps are saying. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 1, 2008 1:25 PM:

    " To Jack: You are correct that the facts show that it was the Democrats fault for the current economic crisis but you went too far when you are using race as a factor in not voting for Obama. I myself am not voting for him because he is dead wrong on every issue. I can care less what color his skin is. Not voting for Obama just because of his race is just wrong. Not voting for him because he is wrong on all the issues is totally different. Leave race out of it. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:53 AM:

    " To Feeling: You are absolutely correct. What people fail to realize is that by taxing businesses and rich people more that they will only pass that down to the consumers. Libs just don't get it and are blind to that. McCain is the best choice because he wants to cut government spending and that is the only way to really cut taxes for all. "

    Pete wrote on Oct 1, 2008 9:46 AM:

    " Its a matter of record Obama wants to take guns away from honest people, when that happens this country will turn into a third world country. look at latin american people are not allowed guns and the criminals are in control. "

    jack wrote on Oct 1, 2008 8:35 AM:

    " As historical facts emerge they reveal that it was the Democrats that are responsible for the current economic crisis. A crisis that we will ALL have to pay for. Now the Party has endorsed an African-American to lead us. Has there historically ever been a successful African-African leader? Can we afford to place the fate of our nation in Obama's hands? "

    Feeling the Squeeze wrote on Oct 1, 2008 5:53 AM:

    " If Obama gets in, get ready to turn blue! Your taxes will go through the roof. There is no way to generate enough dollars by only hitting up those who make over $250,000 so the middle class will get hit as well. This tax increase WILL trickle down! "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 30, 2008 8:48 PM:

    " To Crying out loud: The only thing republicans scream about is taking our money and giving it to losers who do not earn it. I for one am tired of all the welfare programs we have and I am tired of paying for lazy bums that do not want to work. I have no problem paying taxes for the services you mention but I do have a problem giving my hard earned money to lazy people. "

    sad wrote on Sep 30, 2008 7:36 PM:

    " It is sad that America has come to the point where we get the cream of the crap for president. Both candidates and their vice presidential choices are lousy. Do we not have any leaders who want to run? "

    Wise Guy wrote on Sep 30, 2008 5:54 PM:

    " Obama tries to persuade Americans to get behind the socialist plan of bailing out the corporate banks.
    http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D93H628O0&show_article=1 "

    What would Jesus do wrote on Sep 30, 2008 5:04 PM:

    " I saw a comment that Jesus was a community organizer. While Jesus would stand behind many of the social issues on the democratic ticket, that philosophy fails when it comes to abortion and gay marriage. Neither party can claim that can walk the righteous path, they are after all politicians!! :-) "

    Cry more quietly wrote on Sep 30, 2008 4:33 PM:

    " Maybe you shouldn't cry out so loud. Your misperceptions are embarassingly ingorant. "

    to For Crying Out Loud wrote on Sep 30, 2008 3:36 PM:

    " Sure! Lets have More Taxes, that's great for an economy that is going downhill fast! It doesn't hurt the economy at all, say like the 20's. Why dont libs study history? "

    Obama will tax the rich wrote on Sep 30, 2008 2:50 PM:

    " Yes, Obama will tax the rich people, like the ones making $41,000 a year. He has LESS experience than Palin, and hasn’t done anything as a state official, or a federal senator, he didn’t even do anything notable as a “community organizer”. So, now the Democrats who brought us the need for an $800 billion bailout, is wanting to push this incompetent, do nothing, as the Messiah. "

    For Crying Out Loud wrote on Sep 30, 2008 10:51 AM:

    " Why don't Republicans believe in paying for the services they use? Always crying about taxes but never willing to give anything up. Sure, they will take food out of the mouths of babes or deny children schooling as their "sacrifices" but stop the police forces, fire departments, highway funds, defense budget, now there is a big one, and they scream. To live well cost money and the more we all pitch in the better, especially those who have more to give. Take responsibility for a change Republicans. "

    To Diane wrote on Sep 30, 2008 9:35 AM:

    " I will vote for your "clowns" if only to try to keep an America hating, blame-America-first socialist from getting into office. Since Reagan, elections haven't been about voting for who you want in office. It is about voting for who you don't want in office. By-the-way, nothing any candidate says while stumping is of real importance. Personal lives, people they associate with, and voting record in office are the only considerations anyone with any brains will look at. The rest is salemanship, and my vote cannot be bought. "

    Ha Ha Ha wrote on Sep 30, 2008 9:32 AM:

    " McCains own republicans voted against him.

    http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/30/bailout.candidates/index.html

    McFailure is not ready to be president. He can't even lead his own party to an agreement on a vote. He accuses Obama of partisan politics, but it was Obama who rallied bi-partisan politics against the vote. There were 10 times more bi-partisan against the vote then for it, so in fact it was McCantgetavote who was the pushing the partisan effort by only talking to the republicans. The whole thing back fired on Mccain just like his pick for VP. "

    sierravistan wrote on Sep 30, 2008 8:07 AM:

    " Obama is a nobody who has done nothing. It's insanity to think he is in any way qualified to lead the United States of America. If elected, he and the radicals he has surrounded himself with will destroy what took us 200 plus years to build. The next 911 will happen during an Obama administration and will destroy the US as we now know it. The after effects of such an attack will kill liberalism in this country for decades and will give power to the radical right wingers and fascists for yeras to come. "

    Diane wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:15 PM:

    " Re: The McCain/Palin ticket.
    As a first time poster, there is only one thing that really bothers me; and that is that come the 4th of November there will actually be millions of people voting for these two clowns. "

    to wise guy wrote on Sep 29, 2008 8:32 PM:

    " noone cares about facts...democrats are brainwashed. They will do whatever they have to in order to further abortion, gay marriage and legal dope. "

    Melanie wrote on Sep 29, 2008 6:15 PM:

    " Hey Hereford Resident, Senator Biden never said that Hillary was more qualified to be VP. He said that she may have been a better choice politically for Obama. Get your facts straight. There is a difference. "

    Dale wrote on Sep 29, 2008 6:10 PM:

    " Hereford Resident - Okay, Bill Clinton was impeached, so what, we all know that. What is your point injecting him in the discussion? By your reasoning, Palin has more experience to be President than McCain. They both have some level of experience, but neither are fit for the office they seek. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 29, 2008 5:47 PM:

    " To To McCain Lovers: Maybe you should read the whole thing. Carol is endorsing him for president and said he is a good guy and the best man for president. Next time read the whole thing. Libs are so dumb sometimes. "

    Mario wrote on Sep 29, 2008 5:07 PM:

    " Hereford Resident - I for one, would never make fun of anyone for the sole reason of being a Mayor or a Governor. That is ridiculous. If that is your conclusion, that says a lot about you. We simply make a comparative analysis and conclude that she is unfit to serve in the position she has been nominated for, regardless of the size of the State. She seems like a nice lady, but national politics is out of her league. "

    Wise Guy wrote on Sep 29, 2008 2:13 PM:

    " You can do your own search on google for the reports of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to Congressional leaders. There are several AP reports and independant reports. You pick which one you want. I never said the Republican congressmen weren't taking contributions. They are also involved, I listed them below. I'm just responding to you folks that think your Democratic leaders are so clean in this mess. Trying to blame everyone else but yourselves. typical democratic rhetoric. "

    To McCain Lovers wrote on Sep 29, 2008 2:00 PM:

    " You believe your precious McCain is all that, huh? Well, he's not. In reality, he is nothing but your classic opportunist. He's always reaching for attention and glory. You people have been taken in by McCain, who is unusually slick and cruel, even by the standards of modern politics. See for yourself by copying and paste this link into your browser:
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/mccain/carol.asp "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 29, 2008 11:59 AM:

    " To PALIN HAS BEEN FIRED: Quit listening to Air America because your brain is fried. You have no clue. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 29, 2008 11:58 AM:

    " To Dale: Well Clinton had executive experience and he was impeached. What is your point? Nobama has no experience at all. He barely has senate experience as after 141 days in office he decided to run for president. That is a disservice to his voters in Illinois. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 29, 2008 11:55 AM:

    " To Mario: Oh so it is ok to make fun of Palin about her being a Mayor of a town and Governor of a state with a small population. I think being mayor or governor is more important than being a community organizer. "

    PALIN HAS BEEN FIRED wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:56 AM:

    " Palin lacks experience to be a mayor let alone anything else. Even her party says she couldn't even run a company. She is headed to jail for not cooperating with the bi-partisan investigators that she appointed. "

    To wise guy wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:53 AM:

    " Are you listening to yourself??? How do you know that they contributed to the dems? What is your source? If they were in financial trouble then they most likely wouldn't contribute any corporate money at all. See wise guy we are on to you and your lies. Just typical republican rhetoric... You should pray more and lie less. "

    Dale wrote on Sep 29, 2008 9:23 AM:

    " Hereford Resident - To your point that Palin has more executive experience than Obama. By itself, it is meaningless. Look at G.W. Bush, he has the most current and longest executive experience, and what a sorry excuse for a President he has turned out to be. You have to take full measure of all attributes; clearly McCain/Palin fail miserably in all departments. They have very little class. "

    Nobama no more wrote on Sep 29, 2008 7:34 AM:

    " I still say that 2 hours in Iraq does not make a world leader to me. Nobama says he will fix the economy and give us insurance....everyone knows that he can't do anything without Congress' approval...therefore, I am more concerned about your world situation and Obama has no experience in the world, just black neighborhoods. "

    Wise Guy wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:32 PM:

    " Fannie Mae addressed the Black Caucus in 2005. The Democrats knew back then that Fannie Mae was in financial trouble but failed to do anything because of the huge contributions that Fannie Mae made to the Democratic leadership. Senators Dodd, Kerry, Obama, Clinton and Kanjorski were the top recipients of their contributions.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usvG-s_Ssb0 "

    Mario wrote on Sep 28, 2008 8:34 PM:

    " WWJD - Absolutely Jesus Christ was a community organizer! You could also say that Adolf Hitler was a community organizer, but dolts like Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin apparently don't know the difference. They think they are being cute by demeaning community service and they look awfully shallow and stupid in the process. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2008 6:29 PM:

    " To Melanie: Oh you mean Mr Gaff himself? Also your VP canadate said that Hillary was more qualified than himself. Also haven't heard much from Nobama's boy either. Get off your qualification horse because it has been proven that she has more executive leadership than Nobama ever will. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 28, 2008 6:03 PM:

    " To Melanie: Again you liberals don't even look at the top of your ticket. Nobama had 141 days in the Senate before he decided to run for president. Palin has almost 2 years as Governor and even more as Mayor. I guess Giuliani should not have run either since he was only a Mayor too. Why do you liberals always bring up the no experience when you can't even show us what experience Nobama brings to the table. "

    Tug wrote on Sep 28, 2008 4:31 PM:

    " All I can say is you see the world thru rose colored glasses ! Obama just wants to get his larger welfare check for himself from the federal government and screw the working class even more!! "

    M A Brooks wrote on Sep 28, 2008 4:28 PM:

    " Please recheck your items above. Obama will only have insurance to cover children....There will be over 14 million Americans uninsured - per Hillary Clinton. Also, there will be quite a few tax increases form Obama. The Dems believe in taxing NOT giving back. They believe in BIG GOVERNMENT not self-supporting citizens. We came to this country to be free, but under the Dems we are not free. We are controlled more than ever by Big Government. Thank you. "

    hummer wrote on Sep 28, 2008 2:18 PM:

    " Both presidential candidates are endorsing the corporate bailout. These are to two candidates that the Republicans and Democrats have chosen to represent this country. Another 4 years of mismanagement at the highest levels.
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122257682963083173.html "

    Hopeful wrote on Sep 28, 2008 1:38 PM:

    " Listen the pepsi generation and our parents and our now grown children would be glad to vote for anyone who was intelligent, cared about their families along with ours, were tired of how low we as Americans have sunk in these last 8 years with such weak leadership. Personally I would have liked to see Obama, Hillary, Joe Biden and anyone else on the ticket that just had a better idea than what we were used to. Those of you who voted us into this DEPRESSION thanks for nothing. That 700 billion will be gambled away too. "

    Melanie wrote on Sep 28, 2008 10:25 AM:

    " Well, are you GOP'ers finally catching on to Sarah Palin's qualifications to be VP? Palin is a bimbo, as clearly evidenced in her limited interviews. Take a look at the debate on Thursday with Senator Biden and you'll see what I'm talking about. "

    stoptheinsanity wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:55 AM:

    " McCain will cut the spending just to put it into is defense budget! He won't be saving the taxpayers a penny!
    http://www.nationalpriorities.org/costofwar_home "

    WWJD wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:51 AM:

    " Wasn't Jesus a community organizer?
    http://newsbusters.org/blogs/mark-finkelstein/2008/09/14/bash-giuliani-brokaw-brandishes-jesus-community-organizer-pilate-g "

    wakeup wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:43 AM:

    " McCain's record shows he DOESN'T support our troops. Please do your research...don't just listen to McCain's words and take them verbatim.
    http://dav.capwiz.com/bio/id/192&submit.x=18&submit.y=13
    http://www.iava.org/full-ratings-list
    http://nh.craigslist.org/pol/857347347.html
    http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2008/08/troops-deployed-abroad-give-61.html
    http://community.adn.com/adn/adn_pubstory_511471#comment-372929 "

    supportthetroops wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:20 AM:

    " McCain loves the troops? I don't think so!

    http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/articleid/9559 "

    Socialist-moshalistic wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:17 AM:

    " Good grief, the people here are still talking like it's 1980 or something. Socialism--eeeekkkk! What, you want a fascist nation instead? You like the Bush/Hitler nation thing rather than a good health program? I notice there are only a few losers who constantly write on these boards so what. Spew your little black hearts out but know the local hospital will rejoice when every patient it sees is covered by insurance. As will every doctor. You've been privileged for too long with your attitudes. "

    TimeToVote wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:11 AM:

    " When all the people telling us what to think and do and it finally quiets down, there is only one reason to vote: you vote to keep things the same or you vote to force some change down the line. Even Bush has had to accept more sensible policies in his second term, but McCain is now more of a neocon in the cowboy role like Bush played in the first term. So go vote how you want, but please vote in November, 2008. "

    Seriously wrote on Sep 28, 2008 9:07 AM:

    " Why would the all-knowing McCain take cash from a failing banking entity? McCain and Republicans believe that de-Regulation is the answer to everything yet what we see now is what happens when you allow the fox to watch the hen house. The greedy (friends of the GOP) bringing disaster to the banking industry and in turn the American economy. The Republican party has let us ALL down and John McCain is the biggest disappointment. He approved the policies. Own up and take responsibility for once. "

    CAV SCOUT wrote on Sep 28, 2008 7:57 AM:

    " While the economy is in shambles, the U.S. army is also in trouble. We have an all volunteer army which is well paid, but tired. Tankers and Cav. units don't recieve the training they need for armoured warfare. Vehicles, tracked and wheeled, are worn out.The M1 Abrams tank in now 27 years old. Suicide rates are up for the armed forces. We need to have a larger army through the draft, or allowing prior service personel back in who are now too old to reenlist. Take the burden off of the kids so they can have a break. "

    Equality for All wrote on Sep 28, 2008 3:08 AM:

    " "Country First" means Change that allows Americans to continue to aspire to the democratic ideals. In the last Four presidential terms (yes, including President Clinton), the only change seen was that which benefited those select few who have become obscenely rich from the tax dollars that American citizens have paid and yet we have seen a decrease in the programs established to give Americans an opportunity to succeed. Our governmental leadership has used the law as a tool to keep the oppressed weak. The financial debacle is a direct result of the Country's lack of leadership. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:44 PM:

    " Uh oh, be aware fellow non-Obama supporters. The Barack Obama campaign is asking Missouri law enforcement to target anyone who lies or runs a misleading TV ad during the presidential campaign.
    See for yourself here;
    http://www.kmov.com/video/index.html?nvid=285793&shu=1
    Keep in mind, this just applies to the Obama campaign not the McCain campaign
    Looks like we have just witnessed a "Change" in our 1st Amendment. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:18 PM:

    " Uhmm.. Melanie... you don't support "Country First"? I ask because Sen. Obama doesn't & you said Republicans hate America.
    Sen. Obama supports "Change" What are Obama's intentions of "Change"?
    And who really hates America? We know Michelle Obama hates America She has admitted so proudly "

    Repubs say no wrote on Sep 27, 2008 7:18 PM:

    " WASHINGTON (Sept. 27) - A conservative columnist who welcomed Sarah Palin's entry in national politics says she's proven to be a dud and should step aside as John McCain's running mate.
    Kathleen Parker, writing in the National Review Online, says her "cringe reflex is exhausted" after watching the Alaska governor stumble through TV interviews and it's become clear to her that Palin is out of her league. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Sep 27, 2008 7:16 PM:

    " Well I guess Bill Clinton has no experience either because he was a Governor before he was President & he never was a community organizer. LOL! "

    Wise Guy wrote on Sep 27, 2008 5:13 PM:

    " Below are the Top Recipients of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lobbyist Campaign Contributions, 1989-2008.
    Name Office Party/State Total
    1. Dodd, Christopher D-CT $133,900
    2. Kerry, John D-MA $111,000
    3. Obama, Barack D-IL $105,849
    4. Clinton, Hillary D-NY $75,550
    5. Kanjorski, Paul D-PA $65,500
    6. Bennett, Robert R-UT $61,499
    7. Johnson, Tim D-SD $61,000
    8. Conrad, Kent D-ND $58,991
    9. Davis, Tom R-VA $55,499
    10. Bond, Christopher R-MO $55,400
    11. Bachus, Spencer R-AL $55,300
    12. Shelby, Richard S R-AL $55,000
    13. Emanuel, Rahm D-IL $51,750
    14. Reed, Jack D-RI $50,750
    15. Carper, Tom D-DE $44,389
    16. Frank, Barney D-MA $40,100 "

    Wise Guy wrote on Sep 27, 2008 5:07 PM:

    " Joyce, do some research will you? According to a 2003 New york Times article, President Bush tried to get Congress to do something. The following quote was in the NYT's article: "These two entities -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are not facing any kind of financial crisis," said Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts, the ranking Democrat on the Financial Services Committee. "The more people exaggerate these problems, the more pressure there is on these companies, the less we will see in terms of affordable housing." This is why Bush couldn't do anything. The Dems blocked him. "

    Melanie wrote on Sep 27, 2008 2:04 PM:

    " It is curious that no one posting here is defending McCain's selection of Palin as his VP. She is simply not qualified, is a "flash in the pan" and represents what is wrong with American politics. Why do Republicans hate America so much and are always in denial? "

    proamerican wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:47 AM:

    " Please don't forget that there are plenty of gay Americans in the military who will vote for McCain/Palin and are conservative! The best candidate may not win, but it's all we have. "

    Joyce wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:20 AM:

    " I also know that McCain got slaughtered in that debate. The only thing he could talk about was Reagan. Johnny boy is living in the past. Maybe that is why he thinks the economy is fundamentally strong. McCain is a traitor to our military and doesn't deserve to even be a senator let alone a president. I am glad he is too old. "

    Joyce wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:17 AM:

    " Hereford Resident if Bush and McCain knew of the problem with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac several years ago how come they didn't do anything to stop their collapse? Your a fool and that right winged java juice you are drinking is making you lie more than your demi-God McCain. "

    Pancho wrote on Sep 27, 2008 11:07 AM:

    " I really hope that people from the South can put down their guns and stop praying long enough to do some research on who they might be putting in charge of our country. McCain and Palin are both unfit. It is hard to imagine how people from certain parts of the country can be so easily brainwashed over time. "

    Another Viet Nam Vet wrote on Sep 27, 2008 10:58 AM:

    " Hereford Resident - I suppose by your comments that you must believe that only Republicans have died and been maimed in the wars this nation has ever fought? What utter nonsense. Do yourself a favor and don't embarrass yourself by posting such idiocy. It is your priviledge to do so however, as our freedoms extend to all, inluding fools. "

    Barrack Obama wrote on Sep 27, 2008 9:06 AM:

    " Huh, "rainbow", my Christian beliefs don't allow me to be pro gay. Besides, I'd rather focus on my national health care plan, investments in renewable energies, the continued War on Terrorism, a National Missile defense, my welfare programs, my plan to protect social security, expanding the Peace Corps, and a myriad of other social programs I have plans for. I must convince the American public that it is patriotic to pay more taxes. I will hike taxes on small and large businesses, capital gains, and anywhere else I can find more revenue so I can increase our government spending. "

    jack wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:37 AM:

    " A president choice is a no-brainer. On one hand we have a charismatic man with a murky past and a wife who has admitted to hating America. On the other hand we have an undoubtedly loyal individual and a wife that owns a beer company which in turn, puts people to work. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Sep 27, 2008 8:07 AM:

    " LOL! We're past the 1st debate Sen Obama has just gotten his first taste of addressing a nation without a teleprompter LOL!! I thought this guy was articulate? Uhmm.. Errr.. Hmmm.. What an empty suit! LOL!! This guy appeals to idiots & morons. No wonder why the youth like this guy. Why Sen Obama is nothing more than the next star on American Idol! LOL! After the election maybe he can get a job on "Dancing with the Stars" LOL!! "

    rainbow wrote on Sep 26, 2008 6:42 PM:

    " Obama is the choice for all of us who are for a pro gay America. Obama will help furhter the cause of all gey americans and this is a good thing. With Obama's help American will begin to value the worth of american's who dont't fit the mold of "normal". With Obama's help "Good bye Norma Jean" will become the new national anthem. "

    SOS wrote on Sep 26, 2008 6:35 PM:

    " I am proud to live in a country that will allow me to vote for the Obama-Biden ticket without retribution. I would like to thank the newpaper for publishing Bob Bland's commentary. I love this country! "

    To Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 26, 2008 6:24 PM:

    " One thing Obama has accomplished - he's brought people TOGETHER and that hasn't happened since 9/11. "

    I Agree 100 Percent With wrote on Sep 26, 2008 5:13 PM:

    " I Agree 100 Percent With Whomever wrote: "The sheep are already in charge via the George W expressway to financial ruin. Obama is the only logical choice in this election anyhow. McCain is too old and likely wouldn't live through four years as a president." GO OBAMA and BIDEN!!! Wooooohooooooo!!!! "

    Wise Guy wrote on Sep 26, 2008 4:35 PM:

    " Nancy Pelosi, Obama and the Democrats in Congress lead the way with Bush in tow, while they vote to sell our country into corporate socialism. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 26, 2008 2:24 PM:

    " To the guy that wrote to T: How much liberal kool-aid have you drunk lately? Bush warned of this crisis back in 2001 and McCain warned of it in 2005. Too bad your liberal buddies that took payoffs from these banks would not lift a finger to fix it. Now it is too late even though it was brought to the publics attention. It was Congress's inaction that caused this problem so put blame where it belongs. I guess we should start the blame train for 9-11 on Clinton because he ignored the warnings too. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 26, 2008 2:20 PM:

    " To Cathy: So why do you think he can pull us out of the mess we are in when the dems are the ones that got us in this mess in the first place? Not one liberal has explained what Obama will do for this country except change it. I want to know how he will change it because so far he has been all talk and no action and his actions just recently prove that he will do nothing. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 26, 2008 2:18 PM:

    " To Nam Vet: Point is Obama has no leadership experience what so ever. I bet you voted for that traitor Kerry in 2004. If you are a Nam Vet, which I doubt, then you would be voting McCain. Apparently you are just hiding behind the anon name here. "

    New to SV wrote on Sep 26, 2008 1:46 PM:

    " I'm getting tired of hearing so many people say that Bush is to blame for everything. I'm not saying that he is perfect but why is it so hard to understand that our Democrat controlled congress has VERY MUCH to do with the problem. Nancy Pelosi has vehemently cried for the bail out of AIG, guess where her husband has a majority of his stocks. She also is against off shore drilling, she has a considerable amount of stock in alternative energy. With a corrupt House and Congress we can't blame it all on Bush. "

    To T wrote on Sep 26, 2008 1:02 PM:

    " The sheep are already in charge via the George W expressway to financial ruin. Obama is the only logical choice in this election anyhow. McCain is too old and likely wouldn't live through four years as a president. "

    T in AZ wrote on Sep 26, 2008 11:38 AM:

    " Yes, lets put the sheep in charge. They will tie up the sheepdogs and invite the wolves over for dinner. The wolves have convinced them (the sheep) that they (the wolves) no longer eat sheep. Please do not vote Obama. "

    Nam Vet wrote on Sep 26, 2008 10:19 AM:

    " Hereford Resident - Well, goes to show how much you know about leadership! You likely voted for G.W. Bush twice. If true, that says it all. "

    Cathy wrote on Sep 26, 2008 10:09 AM:

    " I think McCain is senile. That explains his erratic behavior and actions. I'm voting for Obama because I KNOW he is just what this country needs to pull us out of the MESS GW has put us in these past 7 years. GO OBAMA! "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Sep 26, 2008 9:06 AM:

    " The US Government botched the case against Ayers through illegal search and seziure, but these people are not the warm fuzzy people liberals like to portray. If they were republican, you know the press would be all over it. On top of that now we are finding out that Mark Rudd is also in Progressives for Obama, you guys just loves terrorists. To SOS, why is we hear these moral equivalence stories only when its a liberal? We heard nothing but praise when Clinton lied, yet when bush did he was evil. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 26, 2008 8:11 AM:

    " To News Flash Elle: He was only in Washington after Bush asked him to come to meet with him. He would not have come otherwise. "

    Ray wrote on Sep 25, 2008 8:19 PM:

    " Wow.... Mr. Bland should be doing standup in Vegas!!! "

    Reasoner wrote on Sep 25, 2008 8:02 PM:

    " There is only one reason to vote for Obama, to make sure that McSame isn't elected. "

    News Flash Elle wrote on Sep 25, 2008 7:45 PM:

    " Obama was in Washington. Read before you spout. "

    NativeSoArizonan wrote on Sep 25, 2008 5:48 PM:

    " Let's keep this all in perspective shall we? Take Obama and McCain and compare them to the greatest leaders throughout the history of this, my, great Country. Obama has as much business leading the greatest Nation ever in the history of the world as I do letting my teenage son fly the space shuttle on his learners permit. That you would ever even consider Obama to lead this Nation is positive proof that you have completely lost your mind, and I mean totally. "

    MCAIN AND PALIN ALL THE WAY TO JAIL wrote on Sep 25, 2008 4:35 PM:

    " MCCAIN AND PALIN ALL THE WAY TO JAIL "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 25, 2008 3:37 PM:

    " to 7y6n4: Explain how obama has more experience than Palin? He was a community organizer then a do nothing state senator then a do nothing US senator? What has he done that is so good for this country? Name one thing. "

    Elle wrote on Sep 25, 2008 10:46 AM:

    " Nobama talks a good game, but what has he done? He's talking about showing for the debate with MaC on Friday,even if MaC doesn't show. Is this for his OWN political agenda? He's still a Senator to serve the public. Why isn't he being pro-active and go to Washington since he was invited to participate? RE: Universal Health Care, I have a friend in Germany who had a dentist work on her. He screwed up and no she has cancer all in her mouth. She can't do anything because it's provided by the govt. "

    To Bisbee Moron wrote on Sep 25, 2008 10:35 AM:

    " Tell me, is Ayers' wife still on the FBI 10 most-wanted list, and is their son still in prison? If not, why bring it up if our US Govt has cleared and released them? The blame lies with our US Govt, not with Obama, don't you think? "

    MCCAIN PALIN ALL THE WAY wrote on Sep 25, 2008 10:20 AM:

    " MCCAIN & PALIN ALL THE WAY! "

    ANON wrote on Sep 25, 2008 10:02 AM:

    " Proud Republican here you idiot. What shouldn't be tolerated in this newspaper, being that it's the only one in town, is the support of one party. Where Dems go wrong, in more ways than one, is that they have no idea what it means to be an American. They can't stop babying everyone that cries about who said what. They try to please everyone while undermining anyone who isn't kissing their arses. "

    jack wrote on Sep 25, 2008 9:37 AM:

    " There is no dispute about Obama/Biden being the most liberal senators in the Democrat Party. As such, this is politically correct language for being slightly short of card carrying Communists. According to the polls, 50% of America now favors Communism. Shame on us! "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 25, 2008 8:34 AM:

    " To Hmmm: So I guess since Palin has more executive experience than Obama and you said she has zero experience then I guess Obama has a negative experience. Where do you get your lies from because it is a fact that Palin has more experience than Obama and she is just running for Vice President, not the President like Obama is. "

    7y6n4 wrote on Sep 25, 2008 8:21 AM:

    " The person we need is someone who can think inside and outside the box. McCain may die in office, leaving Palin to perform those duties. She has less experience than Mr. Obama, so I say, let him try. What have we got to lose? Eight years have been wasted on Mr. Bush. GO OBAMA! "

    SOS wrote on Sep 25, 2008 8:10 AM:

    " To Bisbee MORON: I didn't forget. Think of the GOOD people do and not the bad. Not ONE of us are perfect...you are included. God bless. "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Sep 25, 2008 6:19 AM:

    " To To SOS, you forgot that Ayers Wife was on the FBI 10 most wanted list and their son was in prison for brutally murdering 4 people.
    To Anon, I love it also when libs try to call someone else a socialist, As if dems were squeaky clean. Need I remind you that the communist party backed the democrat party last presidential election? Also, what do you think government run health care, means testing for Socal security or government ownership of oil companies is? Pot-Kettle-Black. "

    Hmmm wrote on Sep 25, 2008 2:09 AM:

    " What McCain should do is retire from politics all together before he dies. Nobody takes him seriously anymore. His lies, and flip flopping show he is not the right stuff for America. In fact by choosing Palin with ZERO experience was probably one of the worst moves he could make. "

    What McCain wrote on Sep 24, 2008 6:18 PM:

    " Should do, let Nobama win, he'll go down in history as another horrible president, who couldn't do the country right, and brought us into even more debt, with "committees" for everything. He would be even more laughable than Palin as president. Let him win, so I can say "I told you so!" He doesn't have the experience or leadership for the job. Only the illinformed think he's ready. "

    To ANON wrote on Sep 24, 2008 5:51 PM:

    " Like McCain's finance manager said "stop your whining" If you don'y like it then log on somewhere else duh! Are you that slow? Who forced you to look at this website? Was it the republican socialist agenda? Good grief! "

    SV Resident wrote on Sep 24, 2008 5:37 PM:

    " Listen to Obama's prewritten speeches, he chops it up and emphasizes in all unusual places. Reminiscent of the way Adolf Hitler mesmerized the unwary people of Europe. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 24, 2008 5:14 PM:

    " To Nam Vet: So if someone had the natural ability to lead you off a cliff or drink poisoned Kool-Aid then I guess we should follow that leader? What and idiot thing to say. Liberals are getting more stupid everyday that passes. "

    To SOS wrote on Sep 24, 2008 2:40 PM:

    " Yea no kidding, who cares how many people he tried to kill, he likes Obama that's all we should care about! Who cares if he told the new york times, "I don't regret setting bombs. I feel we didn't do enough." Go Go Obama!. "

    Obama supporter wrote on Sep 24, 2008 12:51 PM:

    " No matter who wins, taxes will likely go up. How else will we pay the billions we're in debt for this war? And now the feds want to bail out the biggest banks in the county - those who pay upwards of 10 MILLION a year to the CEOs who got us in this financial mess. Yep, taxes are headed up. "

    ANON wrote on Sep 24, 2008 8:41 AM:

    " Why is this newspaper supporting the Dems? Why hasn't it written anything in support of the Republicans? Biased? I think so...
    EDITOR'S NOTE: Point-Counterpoint is a feature that allows the county Republican and Democratic chairman to talk about their respective parties' stances. The companion column, talking about McCain/Palin's candidacy can be found here: http://www.svherald.com/articles/2008/09/24/opinion/columnists/doc48ccaf596aaf7392071805.txt "

    SOS wrote on Sep 24, 2008 7:53 AM:

    " Our next president needs to have an OPEN mind. The ex-Weatherman, William Charles Ayers, is a distinguished professor of education at the University of Illinois-Chicago! Go Obama! "

    NWH wrote on Sep 24, 2008 7:39 AM:

    " Once again, while our eye is off the ball, baby-bush is having a tantrum; Bush said his administration negotiated a free-trade agreement with Colombia back in 2006."We can't get a vote out of Congress," he lamented, standing alongside Uribe in the Rose Garden. Congressional Democrats say they are delaying votes on trade deals involving Colombia, Panama and South Korea until the Bush administration resolves questions about the impact on U.S. jobs and other issues. But time is running out on the legislative calendar. And there go more jobs, it's always,Hurry up and DO IT! "

    To get a voter card wrote on Sep 24, 2008 6:51 AM:

    " Everyone should have to present documentation that they are legal US citizens as well as tax returns and/or proof of tax-exempt status. All forms in languages other than English should be abolished. No amnesty, no exceptions! The first thing illegals should get is a boot back across the border. And no, I won't be voting for Oblahma and Slow Joe. I already pay too much in taxes. "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Sep 24, 2008 6:32 AM:

    " To Obama haters
    First off, why is it according to the left if you disagree with a lib you must hate them?
    2nd Wow, what a reason to vote for someone, "Can Obama cause that your precious W. Bush has not already caused?" talk about a positive outlook. But yea, do some studying on the depression, Hint, Its not like your VP Candidate says it was, it was NOT president Roosevelt and TV was NOT common in '29. So yea, by raising taxes he could do worse than Bush has already managed to do. "

    Try this one wrote on Sep 23, 2008 9:48 PM:

    " Oops!! Did I say voter? I meant to say taxpayer. You should not be able to get a voter card unless you pay taxes and you are a bonafide AMERICAN citizen. This is our country and there is a process to get in, part of the process should be to learn the language so as not to burden the taxpayers with official forms in too many languages, translators for court appearances, etc. Be proud of your heritage of course, but if you are a citizen then that heritage includes being an American. "

    Wise Guy wrote on Sep 23, 2008 9:44 PM:

    " To "Obama Hater", The reason we don't need to vote for someone who is not experienced enough is exactly wwhat you describe. We don't need another George W. Bush! Obama will cause us all to endure 4 more years under an unexperienced blunder. Obama has the same arrogance that Bush has. "

    Try this one wrote on Sep 23, 2008 9:34 PM:

    " The candidate who will roll the congress into the regular federal pay, benefit, health, retirement (yes social security), and performance appraisal system (govenor would make a good first rater, deciding pay increases, vacations, etc.); who can place earmarks on the ballot for the voters to choose (save printing and paper by just having a URL to read the proposals); can bring the jobs back from overseas(American products built by Americans, go figure); and can lead the way into education so our children will be the innovators that our parents were; that person (male, female, black, white, purple) would have myvote. "

    Citizen Sane wrote on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM:

    " Obama has too many negatives in his personal and professional histories that cause most of us concern. He has sat in a church listening to racist diatribes for the past twenty years. That kind of exposure to hate does not inspire the kind of leadership that will unite our country. His association with William Ayers is troubling. Why would he want to associate with an individual who wanted to destroy the United States? Ayers is unrepentent to this day. Getting rid of Bush is not a good enough excuse for electing this divisive character! "

    To tax cuts wrote on Sep 23, 2008 3:48 PM:

    " And giving tax breaks to big corporations has gotten us where again? Oh yeah, bush gem of a tax plan has gotten us to the worst economy our country has seen since the great depression. At the rate bush and mccain are moving they might bring us below the great depression bismal standard. When has big corporations ever passed on their tax breaks to the consumer? Never. It is a failed idea based on wishful thinking. Obama's tax plan puts more money in your pockets and forces greater competition among corporations. That is where the consumer wins. "

    William wrote on Sep 23, 2008 3:44 PM:

    " Yeah Obama for president, WHY so he can vote present on everything, because he doesn't have the guts to vote yes/no? Really, now thats funny. I can see Iran, "Hey we gonna nuke you what do you say?", Obama, "present". Great Pick there guys. "

    To All You Obama Haters wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:59 PM:

    " You keep spewing that Obama is not experienced enough, etc. Let's not forget, neither was your Messiah George W. Bush! What worse harm can Obama cause that your precious W. Bush has not already caused?? And one more question: what are you going to say and do if and when Obama wins? Will you apologize? Will you move to another country? LOL. "

    wtvfi wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:13 PM:

    " Republican, Democrat...it's all alphabet soup. McCain doesn't have the temperament to be Commander-in-Chief and Palin has less experience than Obama. If you sincerely want to put Country first check out these links:
    http://origin.barackobama.com/issues/
    http://www.barackobama.com/index.php
    http://www.positivelybarack.com/2008/06/12/fighting-back-stop-the-smears/
    http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp "

    Tax cuts really wrote on Sep 23, 2008 10:02 AM:

    " Not sure where raising payroll taxes and corporate taxes counts as cutting taxes. I know that's what the Dems say, but think about it for a minute please. If a corporation that provides goods/services gets taxed higher, who absorbs that cost? Might be the customer, I'm not sure, but I think that that's how it typically works. That's also a contributor to jobs going to Mexico and India, to cut overhead to absorb higher tax costs. Come on, I know there's better sense out there than this... "

    Nam Vet wrote on Sep 23, 2008 9:06 AM:

    " Barack Obama has the natural ability to lead and those supporters who believe in him want to follow him. There is no way this claim can be applied to John McCain. We need a real leader who is intelligent and pragmatic during these desperate times. We've been devoid of leadership at the national level for almost eight years. McCain/Palin would be a disastrous choice and this country deserves much better, especially after G.W. Bush. "

    NWH wrote on Sep 23, 2008 7:59 AM:

    " To ontheoborder: Try this article from http://www.slate.com/id/2199720/
    #SomeonesBetterOff
    “Too Broke To Fail WHY THIS CRISIS WILL MAKE THE NEXT PRESIDENT BETTER. By Bruce Reed

    This may give you some idea, how it all wont be paid for or done. "

    against obama wrote on Sep 23, 2008 7:57 AM:

    " Obama spent 2 hours in Iraq, that does not make him a world leader in my book. Obama does not outline what his plans are, he just points fingers at Hillary and McCain on what they said or did and calls that his plan of action. "

    New to SV wrote on Sep 23, 2008 7:46 AM:

    " So Obama thinks that raising taxes on the rich, small business, and corporations is the answer. Take less taxes from the middle class and say that they will have more money to put back into the economy. What happens when those businesses take their business overseas because they are getting taxed so high? What happens when the rich in this country start using overseas banks because of taxes? What happens when small businesses go out of business because of taxes? Obama is our one way ticket to depression. You liberals hate this country huh? "

    NWH wrote on Sep 23, 2008 7:43 AM:

    " Everyone has an opinion and here is mine; we are all suffering behind an administration that SUCKS!Bush was elected twice, because of the Revenge Factor not once was his credentials’ checked or reported about his lack of success as a Fiscal administrator, neither was Chaney’s. It doesn’t matter what political party you belong to, we all are taking a Big Hit on the issues.Sure you are mad, and have to lash out at someone, but each other isn’t the answer. It is the BIG Corporations, Deregulation, that we ALL should be Focused on, not each other. Can you say, autocrat. "

    Bisbee Moron wrote on Sep 23, 2008 6:58 AM:

    " I just love when liberals try to become flag wavers because it comes out all screwball, "Paying more taxes is Patriotic" and the one I just saw on here, "a vote for McCain is Treason". This from the party that has a flag of Che Guevara in their candidate's Houston Headquarters? "

    Empty wrote on Sep 23, 2008 6:24 AM:

    " I went to the Cochise Democrats site to see what was there. Then I went and donated my $500.00 to McCain/Palin. That says it all. "

    Defeat Socialism wrote on Sep 23, 2008 5:25 AM:

    " Bush attempted to fix Freddie Mac and Fannie in 2004, but was blocked by the democrats (and some Republicans) who were on the take. Obama is a socialist; and for all you who wonder how this system works talk to the people of Eastern Europe. Obama falls in line with the teachings of Alinski. Check out Investors Business Daily's articles on Obama. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 23, 2008 3:45 AM:

    " To John: So we are supposed to bring down someone that worked their butt off just to help people that won't help themselves? Yeah that is a way to reward success. Take more of what you earn. Do you know they tried that in the USSR and it failed miserably? Again I say liberals are idiots when it comes to the economy. All they want is government handouts at every turn. "

    To seriously wrote on Sep 22, 2008 10:00 PM:

    " Did you notice when it came back up? A half truth is a whole lie. The stock market never crashed anyway. In 1987 the DOW dropped 23% in one day because people got spooked. It rebounded and went on to almost 14 years of steady growth...until the Clinton admin ended, all of the corruption was revealed (Enron & Worldcom) and the NSADAQ crashed from 4500 to 1300 over two years and is still <50% of where it was at its high point. "

    john wrote on Sep 22, 2008 9:55 PM:

    " Obama will help the workers by bringing down the middle class. The government needs to sieze all of the oil companies and all other means of production in order to take care of the people of America. Obama is the man that we have been waiting for who can make this dream come true. We all have our faults. Go Obama! Che would be proud. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 22, 2008 8:01 PM:

    " To ontheoborder: By raising your taxes. He never says how he will pay for all this garbage he is peddling. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 22, 2008 7:52 PM:

    " To Seriously: The stock market has not crashed. It finished up last week. Besides if it did crash there are safeguards built in to prevent sell-offs. Didn't you know they put those in after the last big crash? You libs are really dumb sometimes. BTW it is your liberal congress that is pushing the bailout. "

    ontheborder wrote on Sep 22, 2008 5:28 PM:

    " I clicked on cochisedemocrats...thinking I'd get some answers...all I got was "Donate now"...screw that, what does your candidate think??? Can anybody tell me?? "

    ontheborder wrote on Sep 22, 2008 5:18 PM:

    " I really want to know...please help me understand Obama and his views because all I've been seeing is him in Europe and Hollywood and giving such vauge answers to our nations issues. What does this man plan to bring to us???
    Please someone...anyone??? "

    hummer wrote on Sep 22, 2008 5:15 PM:

    " The economy is in the toilet because the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch has allowed it to fall apart. They fail to do anything in the interests of the country because they are too self serving in following their own agendas and then they bicker because they can't come up with rational solutions to our national issues. They look the other way at the illegal immigration problem, they look the other way at the foreclosure crisis and when they do finally act it is only window dressing so the uneducated will think they are doing something. "

    ontheborder wrote on Sep 22, 2008 5:02 PM:

    " how is he going pay for all of these programs?? "

    T in AZ wrote on Sep 22, 2008 1:07 PM:

    " I find Bob's article to be BLAND. I am to understand that a no-experince BHO with a record of doing nothing while being the second largest reciepient of Freddie and Fannie dollars, with a do-nothing sidekick, is going to fix things. A few words missed by Bob - morals, ethics, values, leadership, work ethic, and past performance. Yea, we are going to compete in a world market where it costs us $100 to make a widget and everyone else only $25. Who is going to provide all the "good jobs", those making less than 250k per year? Smokey Mirrors "

    Seriously wrote on Sep 22, 2008 12:25 PM:

    " To ANYONE who thinks the economy is not bad, PLEASE explain why the stock market crashed the other day and why YOUR TAX DOLLARS are being used to bail out the banking industry failure of $700 Billion dollars? I can't WAIT to hear the lines of crap that will accompany the answers from the out-of-touch people that live in this little town. "

    dhtexan wrote on Sep 22, 2008 12:22 PM:

    " Republican, Democrat, Independent, or whatever; if you want your country to continue to fall deeper into the toilet, vote for McCain. "

    T in AZ wrote on Sep 22, 2008 11:18 AM:

    " On Obama: I did never know so full a voice issue from so empty a heart.
    But the saying is true: “The empty vessel makes the greatest
    sound.”
    - William Shakespeare
    Talks the talk, but never walked the walk. I find it difficult to find out what BHO has actually done from the Library of Congress. Go M/P! "

    To Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 22, 2008 10:08 AM:

    " Now you say the economy isn't as bad as the depression... Well then how bad is it? Is it fundamentally strong as your great leader says? People don't believe that anymore by the way, because McCain insulted them. Is it the 2nd worst economy next to the depression? Most people would believe that. Who was the leader oh it was a republican who is undereducated like McCain. McCain already admitted to not having economic experience, so if that is what you want to vote for, then stay home election day. Because a vote for McCain is treason to the USA. "

    casper weiss wrote on Sep 22, 2008 6:32 AM:

    " Thanks, but there is much to be considered, this person does not tell how much these venues will cost or how they will be implemented, so no deal. I will tell you that with universal health there will be no physcian to implement the system. There is a great shortage now and if this type of program is considered no person would take 12 yrs of education , internship and be governed by the government. Just talking about universal health care in this country has already contributed to less medical students than needed applying for those colleges. "

    Nope wrote on Sep 22, 2008 6:13 AM:

    " Haven't convinced me! If I was hiring for a job and had two resumes with no party affiliation or name, I'd hire the one with experience. That would be John McCain. Obama never did anything significant in the private sector, and out of his time as a Senator, most of it has been spent campaigning. Many of his votes (when he was there) are "present," not yeah or nay. Being able to give a prepared speech does not a leader make!! Joe Biden, "It's patriotic to pay more taxes" sentiment doesn't fly either! "

    Sierra Vista Resident wrote on Sep 22, 2008 12:11 AM:

    " Sounds like a socialist dream world to me! "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 21, 2008 10:40 PM:

    " To Free Thinker is WRONG: Also the economy is not as bad as the depression. Maybe you need a history lesson too. Also the market actually was up by the end of last week so where is your proof that the economy is bad? Just because some banks gambled and lost does not mean the economy is in shambles. It just needs to rethink their strategy. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 21, 2008 10:35 PM:

    " To Free Thinker is WRONG: No you are wrong. Do you really think the president can do all that by himself. You are so blind. It takes CONGRESS to vote and approve just about anything the president does. Do you now know how this country works? Apparently you need to be blaming your liberal friends in Congress for the bailout. Also I guess we should have just let the terrorists get away with crashing our own planes into our buildings without any punishment. Clinton did that and the terrorists just got bolder. You libs need an education bad. "

    Old Marine wrote on Sep 21, 2008 9:49 PM:

    " To date, Barack Obama has not given me a good reason to vote for him. "

    Robert Lynch wrote on Sep 21, 2008 8:50 PM:

    " I was an active member of the CA democrat party when I graduated college in 1955. We were going to "save" the poor and everybody else. Five years later I grew up! I heard Gov. Reagan at Mather AFB O Club. That speech changed my life. Now I see BHO, a Senator has has held no party posts, introduced no legislation, whose university records are unobtainable, whose earliest friends/mentors are all Communists/terrorists and we are asked to let him lead? He is either an innocent or a mole. We cannot afford either. "

    Pat Hurley wrote on Sep 21, 2008 7:39 PM:

    " To Active Duty Officer: You fooled no one. Sorry bub, you're no active duty officer. No military officer, with a college education, could so mangle the word rhetoric to be spelled REDERICK. Nice try, pal. Perhaps you could impersonate Leon Trotsky for your next act. Better luck next time! "

    Free Thinker is WRONG wrote on Sep 21, 2008 4:49 PM:

    " The economy is in shambles. The government is sponsoring the largest bail out in our history. No time since the depression has the American economy been worse. The economy is in the sink, terrorists attacked and killed thousands on 9-11 and bush sent over 4,000 young Soldiers to their death in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bush will go down in history as the worst. Then you have McBush who votes with bush 95% of the time. Free Thinker nobody believes your lines. They are all used up. Find another forum for your uselessness. "

    Ival wrote on Sep 21, 2008 2:17 PM:

    " Mr Bland and Hmmm, Do you understand the US Constitution? Do you agree with Barack Obama that it the job of the Supreme Court to hold the President accountable? Remember the Warren Forum? Does the President have the authority to obligate money for the US Government? I was taught(in a one room school without water or electricity) the responsibility in both cases rests with the Congress. Was given wrong information? "

    Free Thinker wrote on Sep 21, 2008 10:08 AM:

    " Oh ConnieG, the last 8 years couldn't have been that bad. Why Sen Obama became a millionaire for the first time under the Bush administration. Why Sen Obama didn't even have a decent credit score during the Clinton years. LOL!! "

    jack wrote on Sep 21, 2008 9:30 AM:

    " Eight years ago an article was published that explains how today's financial crisis came about. The seeds goes prior to the GW Bush administration and provides insight why an Obama/Biden ticket is not in the best interest of America. Take a look at:
    http://www.city-journal.org/html/10_1_the_trillion_dollar.html
    Read it again! "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 21, 2008 7:49 AM:

    " To ConnieG: So what has your Dem controlled House and Senate done the last 2 years? NOTHGING! You guys always think it is the presidents fault anytime anything happens that is bad. Congress controls the spending, not the president. Maybe some of you need to go back to school and learn just how this country actually works with the three branches of Government. People like you ConnieG have no clue. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 21, 2008 7:43 AM:

    " To Jack: Socialism is Communism and that is what Obama is. A communist in sheeps clothing. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 21, 2008 7:39 AM:

    " Bye Kerry. Obama will not win. The american people will see to that. His inexperience is what is going to kill him off. "

    Hereford Resident wrote on Sep 21, 2008 7:32 AM:

    " To Frank: So I guess the only thing Obama had going for him is he can speak really well. Well that in my book does not make a good president. He has talked a lot about change but really has not explained it at all. Bob here has gotten a lot of crap from the left leaning blogs and reposted it here on the SVH. Notice he is the chairman of the CC Dem Party so he is very biased towards Nobama. Too many people getting caught up in this Obama hypno talk. "

    MCCAIN LOST wrote on Sep 21, 2008 5:54 AM:

    " McCain doesn't even stand a chance in his home state. Polls show he is loosing ground to both Obama and Barr. McCain did more for his country as a POW then he has in Congress. Yelling at people because you are a hot head doesn't equal leadership mr mccain. You are a true disgrace to this state. You have lied and cheated your way to this position, but America sees through your ignorance. You are a Keating Five. You are a swindler not to be trusted. "

    Active Duty Officer wrote on Sep 20, 2008 9:34 PM:

    " I respect everyone's right to vote and make that choice freely. I love the rederick that goes into the election with all of the build up. I also know because of the job my troops do, you will keep those rights. Before you make your decisions, take the time to google how the candidates have voted on veterans affairs and active duty education. You may be shocked. Ask a soldier how they will vote. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Sep 20, 2008 8:13 PM:

    " LOL!! Even MSNBC Chris Matthews knows Sen Obama has zero experience
    See for yourself here;
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGqauDMD_6o&feature=related "

    ConnieG wrote on Sep 20, 2008 6:58 PM:

    " I can;t think of one reason why I should vote Republican. The last eight years have been Hades for this country. "

    Pat Hurley wrote on Sep 20, 2008 4:58 PM:

    " This read like Marx's Communist Manifesto. Worker's of the world UNITE! Gosh, who needs to spend money pointing out the absurdity of the left and its candidate (Barack Hussein Obama), when these clowns will do all the damage for you. McCain/Palin rocks! "

    Becky wrote on Sep 20, 2008 10:46 AM:

    " "Read My Lip," a president can't guarantee anything. There are still 3 equal branches of the government. Maybe a dictator could. But that whole "dictatorship" thing never ends well. "

    first svian wrote on Sep 20, 2008 7:12 AM:

    " KFQ agree with you almost completely, my one difference is that Obama is NOTpresident elect...he is and will remain only a candidate for that office. "

    McCain LOST wrote on Sep 20, 2008 6:32 AM:

    " The date is November 10, 2008 and McCain has officially lost the election. His negative ads proved to be too much for America. It has been a few days since Obama won and the stock market has posted positive gains everyday. Oil prices have slipped down to $80 a barrell. Troops are being moved from Iraq to Afghanistan and the Taliban is now on the run. The US dollar has bounced back and is now worth more than the Canadian dollar again. World markets are doing better and things are looking up for America. "

    Doh wrote on Sep 19, 2008 11:07 PM:

    " Nancy's Dems led the way on that bail out bill. But they don't want to assume responsibility for it now...pretty sad. The do nothing congress. "

    Hmmm wrote on Sep 19, 2008 4:54 PM:

    " What is more interesting is to watch a republican president use the government to buy every insurance company in America. I guess his mission is accomplished for converting the government into a socialist state agency that controls your mortgage, your insurance and ultimately your life. I guess the republicans look more socialist than France does about now. "

    Will wrote on Sep 19, 2008 4:51 PM:

    " I have more respect for McCain than I do Obama, and I can't vote for someone who I have no respect for. Obamas done nothing to inspire or really lead. He play lip service like all the other politicians do, but lacks the integrity that some at least have. I can't bring myself to vote for someone who pretends to be something he ain't, and he ain't as great as he thinks he is. I prefer somone who's actually done something in thier lives, not pretended. "

    McCainPalin wrote on Sep 19, 2008 4:36 PM:

    " Is our countries only hope, only the tree huggers see it differently, of course they are the ones voting for Obama/Biden in the hopes our country will self destruct, which it will under them, because Obama's to worried about his ego to care about us little people. Save our reserves? For when, and so one can say for sure how much oil's in our own country. But we do need someone who's going to make us self-sufficient rather then a butt-kisser to terrorists for oil. "

    Free Thinker wrote on Sep 19, 2008 3:50 PM:

    " Today's Democrats are nothing but Communists trying to re-create a Soviet Union under a different name.
    The sad part is there are people in this country that actually believe the government is this cool entity that is suppose to take care of it's citizens from the crib to the grave. LOL!! These people obviously never heard of such leaders such as;
    Joseph Stalin
    Hugo Chavez
    Fidel Castro
    Mao Se Tung
    Saddam Hussien
    Adolph Hitler
    Kim Jong-Il
    Who made the same promises
    Gee... how did that work out for the citizens of those nations? LOL! "

    KFQ wrote on Sep 19, 2008 12:47 PM:

    " Mr. Bland, please let us know President elect Obama's past and present position on the 2nd amendment. Please describe the reasonable regulation that the democrats would have on our 2nd amendment rights. Rebecca Peters and George Soros are anti 2nd amendment. They also are supporters of the democrats and the president elect Obama. Rebecca Peters is the person who created Australia's 1996-97 collection and destruction of virtually all registered semi-auto and pump long guns. George Soros is the billionaire who funds anti-firearm organizations and lawsuites. Obama seems to be rubbing elbows with these people. Why would that be? "

    jack wrote on Sep 19, 2008 9:22 AM:

    " It's interesting to note that the Democratic Party agenda listed at democrats.org/agenda is strikingly similar to the Communist Party agenda listed at cpusa.org. It would seem the Obama/Biden ticket is a vote for Communism. Check it out for yourself! "

    To BO wrote on Sep 19, 2008 7:02 AM:

    " The US only holds 3% of the worlds reserve. What will happen when we use it all up, which isn't far away? How brilliant will MCcains plan sound then? We need to conserve our reserves for the future, not waste it on the present. "

    To KFQ wrote on Sep 19, 2008 6:59 AM:

    " Don't forget that McCain also voted for the assault weapons ban and he doesn't own a gun himself. There is no reason why any right minded person would vote for a hot headed "maverick" and a hockey mom. Our problems need cool heads and leaders not someone with a short temper known for lashing out. McCain is really an embarassment to our country. "

    Bob Bland wrote on Sep 18, 2008 6:05 PM:

    " Mr. Q, Here is the start of the Democratic platform statement on guns:
    We recognize that the right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans’ Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation, but we know that what works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne.
    I'd add Cochise to the end of that statement. I've never heard of Rebecca Peters. I googled the name and none of them seem to have anything to do with US politics. "

    Ray wrote on Sep 18, 2008 5:12 PM:

    " Is that you John?
    Kerry wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:48 AM:
    " I just donated $500 more dollars to Obama-Biden. I promise to move to Costa Rica if McCain wins. I can watch America burn from there. "
    Costa Rica is a good choice...Bring plenty of sun screen! "

    Hmmm wrote on Sep 18, 2008 3:52 PM:

    " The best reason to vote for Obama is because Obama understands that the economy is NOT fundamentaly strong. The economy is in the tank. McCain should stop worrying about Iraqi politics and worry about what is going on in America. The sky is not falling in Iraq Mr McCain, but the floor is falling in America. "

    Lou wrote on Sep 18, 2008 10:34 AM:

    " What is it with the obsession by those on the right to keep referring to Obama as a saviour, the messiah, a God? They must feel threatened by him to do so. It is however, an apt description in the world of politics.. "

    KFQ wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:30 PM:

    " Mr.Bob Bland, would you please explain your saviours stance on the second amendment of the Bill of Rights. He has supported a total ban on handguns, a ban on the sale or transfer of semi-auto firearms. He has supported a ban on Right to carry permits, banning firearms in the home. Now he is stating he is for the second amendment. He has the support of George Soros and Rebecca Peters who believe they are citizens of the world-who relentlessly work to overthrow our national sovereignty and individual rights with the global power of the United nations one world vision. "

    you gotta be kidding wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:01 PM:

    " For those who think our debt will increase under Obama, consider this. Over 70% of all debt incurred in our history came from three presidents; "Fiscal Conservatives" Reagan, Bush I, and Bush II. Meanwhile, "Tax And Spend Liberal" Clinton produced two balanced budgets and left a surplus which Bush II promptly squandered while amassing the greatest debt in history. It is clear we will be better off with Obama who will lower taxes for 95% of us. Mc Cain also calls himself a "Fiscal Conservative." "

    Kerry wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:48 AM:

    " I just donated $500 more dollars to Obama-Biden. I promise to move to Costa Rica if McCain wins. I can watch America burn from there. "

    B.O. wrote on Sep 16, 2008 6:42 PM:

    " I don't care for B.O., I don't think he can deliver, he's more lip service than even Biden, and we will, end up worse off in debt, all the while he's trying to schmooz some foreigner, that isn't going to do us any good. We are way to dependant on oil, and no president can make us stop being the gas hogs our nation is, but at least McCain/Palin will help us get our own oil, and probably help lead us to being better energy/self effecient in the long run. Tree huggers may hate that, but its the truth. "

    Doris wrote on Sep 15, 2008 8:50 PM:

    " Sad to say, but the last good Republican President we had was Dwight D. Eisenhower. Reagan, Ford, and Bush One were mediocre. Another was a crook and of course this last one is inept. "

    prophet wrote on Sep 15, 2008 7:10 PM:

    " It seems the repuplicans are all right with the idea of just printing more money to pay for the Bush "doctrine". The elder Bush promised "read my lips, no new taxes". Then proceded to pass the largest tax increase the U.S. has ever seen. I don't believe you can trust any of them. Just print more money and, or borrow from rich middle eastern nations. When your at poverty level you don't pay taxes anyway. "

    NJBRED wrote on Sep 15, 2008 1:44 PM:

    " None of these points tells how he will do all of this social programming while reducing taxes......... I say it can't be done. How does BO plan to end the Iraq war responsibly? It's all pie in the sky we've all heard before, but truly they are empty promises, because if it could be done, taxes would go sky high to pay for all of these programs. "

    Lou wrote on Sep 15, 2008 1:21 PM:

    " Did you hear what McCain said just today? He said - "the fundamentals of the economy are sound." Is that not dumb, or what! We know he is out of touch with reality, but one would think his campaign people would know better. I guess only so much they can do with someone who is losing his mind. Sad to say, but much of the lying is intended for his followers, who will believe anything. "

    Lalo wrote on Sep 15, 2008 11:40 AM:

    " John McCain has been honored and respected for his military service and sacrifice as a POW. As a politician, he has turned out to be dishonest and sleazy. The country, contrary to McCain's beliefs, does not owe him anything he hasn't already received. McCain is lying through his teeth to get elected. "

    Hmmm wrote on Sep 15, 2008 9:56 AM:

    " MCCain fix the problems he created when he voted with bush.... NOT I wouldn't trust McCain with a hand shake let alone my country;s future. He voted against my military family now I am voting against him! "

    Frank wrote on Sep 15, 2008 9:13 AM:

    " All States - Obviously, you are unfamiliar with the context in which Obama used "57" states, otherwise you wouldn't have brought it up. It was a clear slip of the tongue, when he really meant to say "47." I take it you have never mistated a fact? "

    Pancho wrote on Sep 15, 2008 9:06 AM:

    " Mr. Bland, thank you for a very inspiring article. Obama has my vote! All my family, relatives, and many friends will be voting for Obama/Biden in November. The Republicans and the sheeple who follow them are ruining the country for decent law-abiding and god-fearing liberals. "

    Age Old Promises wrote on Sep 15, 2008 5:59 AM:

    " Yep Obama is going to fix everything. "A chicken in every pot and a Chevy in every driveway!" Same stuff Dems have been promising forever. Dems promise but never deliver. They (FDR)promised Social Security would never be taxed when the program was instituted. Then Bill Clinton decided it must be taxed to fund other social programs. Obama promises new social programs, programs that will require tax inceases for every working citizen to pay for them. He promises only to tax the wealthy to pay for them. Remeber the Social Security promise when Obama promises to fix all. "

    Please tell us Mr. Bland wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:22 AM:

    " What did Obama do in Illinois to: create "Good jobs at good pay", cut taxes on working families, tax "Big Businesses", improve education, create jobs, establish renewable energy programs, create affordable healthcare? You can tell a tree by its fruit. What fruit has Illinois enjoyed because of Obama? He couldn't do it in Illinois, but he'll magically be able to do these amazing things as President? If he’s “for change”; why’d he choose an ANTI-change running-mate with a 20% lifetime approval rating? If my car was wrecked and totaled; that too would be “change”. "

    All States wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:01 AM:

    " Frank, Obama doesn’t even know how many States are in the Union (he claimed there were 57), and is totally lost without a script. McCain would SUCK as President; but he’s belt buckle and above BETTER than Obama. Even Mr. Bland couldn’t explain how Obama was going to accomplish SO MUCH CHANGE in just 4 years, when he’s done NOTHING tangible in the last 20 years. Obama even listened to a preacher for 20 years without realizing he was a racist bigot. "

    What HAS Obama accomplished wrote on Sep 15, 2008 2:44 AM:

    " So, Obama will increase the taxes of those who pay most of the taxes now, create most of the jobs and pay most of the salaries in America, thus driving jobs overseas? He’ll create Government healthcare, which will function as well as all other services of the Government, like Social Security? He’s FOR offshore drilling NOW? “when it can be done without destroying our environment”? Will that be in the next 4-8 years? He’s done NOTHING in the private sector, nor at the State or Federal level; yet we’re to believe he’ll be the Messiah if elected President? "

    Frank wrote on Sep 14, 2008 12:55 PM:

    " Concerned Citizen. Have you ever noticed how G.W. Bush needs a script for everything he says? McLame cannot speak coherently with or without a script. There is no contest as to who the most articulate and intelligent candidate is. Obama! "

    To Concerned wrote on Sep 14, 2008 11:19 AM:

    " McCain knows what he wants to say, anything for a vote. Palin hasn't had enough training yet to go out on her own, and keeps to the script that Karl Rove wrote for her. "

    Concerned Citizen wrote on Sep 14, 2008 7:59 AM:

    " Bob you are crazy if you think that Obama is a person worth voting for. Have you ever noticed that he has to read a script at all times otherwise he has no idea what to say. "

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