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Since Barack Obama became the presumptive Democratic Party nominee in June, he has been avoiding a debate on the issues with John McCain. Why is Obama afraid to debate McCain?
Obama cone of silence: 96 days and counting
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ROBERT ROLLINS
9:55AM Sep 11th 2008
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO I WOULD PICK SINCE THE 538 MEMBERS OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Electoral_College) HAVE THE FINAL VOTE FOR THE PRESIDENT. OUR VOTE DOESN'T COUNT! WHAT WORRIES ME IS THAT IT'S MUCH EASIER FOR THE EXTREMELY RICH GROUPS TO INFLUENCE 538 VOTERS IN THE COLLEGE THAN IT IS TO INFLUENCE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY! THIS IS WHY THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE SHOULD BE ABOLISHED! GIVE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THEIR VOTE AS IT SHOULD BE IN THIS COUNTRY!
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carmac
9:55AM Sep 11th 2008
"Poll" still 'broke' - Multi-voting still works.
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Voice of Truth
10:03AM Sep 11th 2008
Hey voice of reason....you have swallowed the liberal/socialists ejaculate pretty good now...sounds like you're pretty full! ===================================================== Your faux candidate is DONE...he screwed the pooch. Intelligent informed citizens of this nation are starting to realize just what he stands for...socialism! And as intelligent, informed citizens we fear him and the other ultra liberals in congress turning this nation into China. ===================================================== So, you can continue on your knees swallowing hard for this looser obama OR you can realize your sins, repent and come out of the darkness and into the light which is this nations hero John McCain and the lovely and capable Sarah Palin.
I'm God and I approved this message!
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Danielle
10:04AM Sep 11th 2008
Someone needs to ban voice of reason for being mental.....and voice of reason he is not
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Reva
10:05AM Sep 11th 2008
I sure hope the voting machine in Florida work better in this election year than they did in 2004,there sure were some good decsions made that year. I just really hope all votes are counted this go around, that is true democracy.
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SCTXCA
10:06AM Sep 11th 2008
Has anyone but me notice the entire Repulican Platform look and sound like what the Democrats have been talking about for months? McCain starts and ends his rallies now with CHANGE. Want to guess where that came from? You guess it, Obama. McCain never voted for an Alternative Energy Bill in 26 years in Senate. All of a sudden he's going to bring Alternative Energy. Want to guess where that came from? You guess it, Obama and Gore. McCain spent 26 years in DC now he wants to shake it up and change things. Want to guess where that came from? You guess it, Obama. That's been his plan from day one. Are you beginning to see what most Americans are seeing. Obama is supposed to be this no experienced, not qualified person but the entire Republican Platform looks just like Obama's Platform except they aren't talking about their plans on education, economics, etc. I know why they don't want to talk about the economy because they haven't a clue what's really going on. They still think it's OK and we're growing, doing fine, etc. Amazing how Obama can be such a loser and so MANY are adopting his ideas and plans. Want to guess where Rice is? Hint: She's talking to a country they haven't spoken to in decades and they just got through talking to Iran, China, Pakistan, etc. All of whom you Republicans said we shouldn't be talking to because we're Americans. What a joke.
Obama is making the entire Republican Party look like a joke for condemning him and now stealing his platform. You might as well admit Obama is the better candidate because everytime McCain open his mouth and repeat Obama's platform, he proves who's the better candidate. I wonder if Obama had stolen McCain's platform, how many of these hypocrites on here would be screaming and calling Obama everything but a Child of God?
Give me some feedback... Gary, Jim, Dave, Betty Sue, B.O., gruna, junior, boop1957, Tom, Susan, Roger Trew, ZZep, Afellowamerican, Debbie, NoObama, Etta, God Damn America, Beverly, Capt. Steve, Brian, Shinking Ship Called Nobama, and ALL OBAMA HATERS.
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mommykohnke
10:06AM Sep 11th 2008
Barack Obama made a mistake on Sunday and finally admitted his MUSLIM faith. This country was built under God. The muslims do not believe in our God. How come the democrats cannot pick an identifiable candidate? Are they so desparate that they would choose anyone of any faith over a Republican Man of God?
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J delaney
10:07AM Sep 11th 2008
Voice of shit....you really believe what you write? ....very funny stuff!
McCain/Palin 08!!
ppsssttt..i think voice of shit is desperate!
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NO MORE OBAMA DRAMA
10:11AM Sep 11th 2008
Perhaps after receiving some meds-voice of reason can read this about his/her beloved obama and maybe this person should think twice before posting all this crap about McCain-McCain will address the issues.
To the voice of reason: Get real, these are all the same issues every president has faced no matter who are what party!!!!!!!! it wasn't any different for Clinton! do you really think it matters who the president is? The fools in this country are rampant!!
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Lib
10:14AM Sep 11th 2008
Voice of Reason you've lost touch with reality pal, take a deep breath, take a break, take a nap.
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justanothervet
10:14AM Sep 11th 2008
McCain has SARAH by his side and that sends the world a message about good change to include ladies in our leadership process at the highest leevls in US government. The electoral college will be greatly influenced by the overwhelming charisma and appeal of SARAH completing John McCains message of good change inclusive of ladies.
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ann
10:15AM Sep 11th 2008
Danielle, I second the motion. Voice of reason is nothing but a nonsense. A joke like Obama!
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ann
10:16AM Sep 11th 2008
My family had been a democrat for so long years but not this year! Since Obama and the DNC steal the will of the people, we are more than happy and proud to support McCain and Palin. Pig will always be pig but monkey will always be a monkey, whether educate them to Harvard still monkey and his ill manners and his words, action and by his asspociation proves it. Chao Obama! Go McCain and Palin.....
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elephant08
10:16AM Sep 11th 2008
How can we make that the people out there realized that for weeks the AOL poll has shown consistently McCain 2/3 and Obama 1/3 of the votes? The "establishment" polls use a sample of between 2,000 and 3,000 people, while AOL has reached more than 500,000 poolers in occasions. I let you to make the final decision of which one is more in touch with the American population wishes....
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Jim
10:16AM Sep 11th 2008
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The Audacity of DOPE:
This Red Blooded Conservative American wonders how you smoke a little Mary Jane -- do a little blow -- and become President of The United States of America, after 143 days as a U. S. Senator?
What a frigg'n joke this big eared, nit-wit Muslim clown is -- and all you that plan to vote for The Chosen One, the wanna-be Messiah, are just plain STUPID!
2008 Presidential candidate Ralph Nader hosted an Open the Debates rally during the Republican National Convention in Minnesota on September 4, 2008. In this highlight reel you can see excerpts of ...
There are more running for President than McCain and Obama!
Include them in the debates!
VOTE NADER 08 -
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Time for a 3rd party Candidate!
10:17AM Sep 11th 2008
Dear Texas Nader/Gonzalez Supporters,
This past Tuesday, we stood alongside the Texas Green Party and filed - and were approved - for being a Write-In Candidate (thank you Electors for assisting on that!). As many of you have heard or read, the ballot access laws here are the most restrictive in the country -- read the press release reprinted below for more information.
So the campaign is ON in Texas! That means we need YOU to help out where you live. We need to educate, county-by-county, on how to physically "write-in Ralph." We have researched what systems are in what county already -- and are in development with the national campaign on materials to that end.
What can a volunteer do? Lots! Email me back at debbie@votenader.org if you can assist with any of the following.
1. Have local media contacts or interested in doing that legwork? Can you write op-eds/letters to the editor, etc? 2. Do you have storage space (not much needed) for materials as they come in and can you help distribute them to people in your area? One has already offered a storefront setting in the valley -- maybe you know a private business that would host such a thing. 3. Can you throw a houseparty or find someone with a house of good size to do so? Do you have some good area contacts that would be good to invite? We have some from previous campaigns across the state and we will walk you through the 'how to' of throwing a houseparty. 4. Can you work the polls or put signs up around town during early election and on election day? 5. Can you be a regional contact? Someone to help guide others in your area on these types of activities? Describe your area of influence...how far a reach do you think you have (university setting, part of a town, a whole town, city, county, 2-3 counties?)? 6. Do you have special campaign-related skills or contacts like graphic design skills, connections to good vendors that might cut Nader a deal (printers, copy services, t-shirt designers, etc)?
I look forward to hearing from you. It may be several days before I get back with you, but assured I will and I will then start to connect you with others in your area.
It's not looking good anywhere for BHO these days. Of course, that's all subject to change depending on the media spin of the moment. And I guess all of the BHO supporters maxed-out their credit cards to support him against Hillary and now when he needs their financial support to continue his campaign there are empty wells. Too bad for him!