I think if she had run without her husband, it would have done her a world of good. She used his connections and that gamble looks failed.

Now is the time for all good womjklhawdrwrfqarj,lv ,/m,. en to comedffghfghghhmb,.k. to the aid of their country.hgjkghkhjh,/l;ghfcv kl/k//?

Lying again. Is there no end to this woman? She says she’s going to work hard for Ob after he gets the nom. What is she angling for? We’ll just see what she does after he gets it.
He can only legally pay her 5,000 against her debt. The other supers are jumping on his train now for their vote for postitions. It will sure be interesting who got promised what for their vote.

Dan, There is more cash passing hands than we can count.

Bush was right this time.
He never named names, but the ones who thought he was talking about them sure came out in a hurry.
He was pointing out the fact that this type of enemy are not swayed by diplomacy.
Palestinians fire dozens of rockets into Israel daily! Hamas is relentless.
Hezbolla is an arm of Iran!
Hezbolla is also intent on the destruction of Israel.
Iran threatens Israel and America, every time Ahmadinijhad gets near a microphone or camera.
Pelosi, Carter, Kerry and Obama’s guy Malley all held talks on their own with ours and our ally Israel’s enemies.
We don’t need renegades or a parallel government!
Talks are good, but difficult when rockets are being lobbed at you!
This is why pre-conditions are important!

We tussle around, argue about politics and issues. Yes, sometimes we even go a little overboard.
However, when presenting ourselves to others, we must show unity.
We cannot afford to be perceived as divided.
Division is a weakness.
We can’t have random politicians taking it upon themselves to discuss the whole country’s business, without the specif endorsement of the “sitting” government.
We cannot hold talks without diplomacy.
Pre-conditions set the stage.
There is nothing wrong with setting conditions like, stop firing rockets, so we can talk. That is a pre-condition!

This is one of the very few smart remarks Bush has made and obama is guilty he knew the shoe fit at once.

annie.
You are absolutely right.

Bush told it like it is, and Obama went all to pieces. McCain needs to take a lesson from this, and hammer home the facts, and watch Obama cry like a little school girl.

As the old saying goes, the guilty dog barks first.

RC MO.
Hi.
I’m glad you were spared by the tornadoes.
said!
You would have thought he named someone.
Judging by how many came out of the woodwork to protest his remarks, no wonder he didn’t name name.
There are too many to list!

RC.
Half my post went missing.
I wrote, “It had to be said”!

EJ.
It sounded like a dog pound. Quite a few barked.

Obama needs to answer every time. Kerry non-response was not honorable.

The great DECIDER strikes again. Have he no shame. Quitting GOLF because of troop casualties was the LAST STRAW…… He is a bottomless pit of STUPIDITY

There he goes again- Obama denies that he would consider meeting directly with rogue leaders without preconditions-

In one of his debates with Hillary months ago, didn’t he say that he WOULD meet with the leader of Iran for direct talks?

If Obama responded they would have to write down everything so he can read it. You know he messes up every time they let him speak for himself.

Andy
Obama did say it and they played it on Fox tonight. Thats why everyone started barking they knew he said it.

Does he know that he is lashing out at his Secretary of Defense and his Secretary of State because they are PRESENTLY planning to speak with foreign enemies. HIS CABINET…. DIDNT he speak with North Korea

The obama bashing will make him a stronger candidate. He needs it.

Hear we go again , Hillary is just tring to grab the headline , if she have any sence she will ageree with the president , he was right should not talk to terrorist , what is she tring to say will she talk to the terroprist and try to make deals with them if she become president .

On a golf course…….. Bush speaks, “I am calling on all nations to help in the war against terrorism…… NOW WATCH THIS DRIVE.

YAK

anthony

Hillary is beginning to fall in line … she is not a complete idiot.

President once again unifies and fires up the democratic base. Thanks dubya

Our VP when asked about 2/3 of americans feel this war was a mistake…. he says SO!!!

ugh……

Anthony
Clinton said she will not talk to terrorist. She told Obama he was nieve for saying that in the debate. She just said Bush shouldn’t have said it over there.

Cheney said it best…….hey Shrill go F… yourself.

Sshrilll has LOST it, too long taking abuse from a degenerate, living a SHAM, sociopaths & pathological LIARS for power & to SUCKER the dumb & numb.

As a new American citizen, one thing keeps me amused, why, after USSR disintegrated, and Israel is # 4 or 5 nuclear country in this whole world, and Palestein land is virtually a huge jail, we , the US still treats Israel much better than many of our own states, rather than a foreign country?
Please give me some rational other than Bible quotation.

John Kerry wants to be the president and he can run it if Obama gets elected.

CL

without using biblical rational, hard to answer you question other than thats just the way it is. The US has Israel’s back.

So let me see, the Bush administration has held talks with Syria, Libya, and Iran, and Bush has personally written letters to Kim Jong-Il, and that’s OK, but when others say they’ll do it as well Bush calls it a “foolish delusion”. I’m not following the logic.

Comment by Omentum
May 15th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Our VP when asked about 2/3 of americans feel this war was a mistake…. he says SO!!!
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Personally I agree with him. SO? I guess the reporter didn’t understand SO, What is your QUESTION?? SO, what is your solution?. Making a statement like that seems to me to deserve a response of SO?… What was he supposed to answer? Was the reporter just wanting his response to poll results? If so, why was that asked?

Nazii !!! Wow !!! Has anyone ever heard of Prescott Bush???? ( The Grandfather )
Do your research.

CL

Because they allow us to build ramification free military bases in the region that allow us to protect our vital interests (eg oil) there. It has everything to do with geography, not diplomacy.

Here’s the exchange:

RADDATZ: Two-third of Americans say (the war’s) not worth fighting.

CHENEY: So?

RADDATZ So? You don’t care what the American people think?

CHENEY: No. I think you cannot be blown off course by the fluctuations in the public opinion polls.

I agree with Cheney that elected officials shouldn’t look to opinion polls when forming policy, but I disagree with him when he describes this particular poll as a “fluctuation”. This poll has been moving in one direction pretty steadily since 2005.

wouldn’t you say that the vp saying “so” about what 2/3 of americans think is somewhat of an elitist statement. lol

Can you believe this guy?!

http://www.atlargely.com/2008/05/all-the-preside.html

I would agree that it comes off extremely elitist, and he should know better. Cheney’s lucky the reporter gave him the opportunity to expand on “So?”. Having that simply hang out there with no further explanation would have been disasterous for him.

Don’t believe the Iran hype.

I find the dnc and the sd disgusting, I dont know why they just didnt realize they made a HUGE mistake with Obama. Now IF Obama gets the nod, we will know that someone else will REALLY be the president, He will still remain a empty suit. And someone else will do all his thinking for him.he will never hold a press conference, unless he has the questions and answers beforehand. This would be funny if he wasnt such an idiot, sorry, but he is…

I guess every President in our history came up with their own ideas all the time and made every decision with influence from anyone else.

Comment by JonesH
May 16th, 2008 at 12:11 am
________________________________
Thanks for the full exchange. I agree that the polls have continued to show dissatisfaction with the war in Iraq, but I still ask, what was he supposed to answer? “Oh, well, we’ll pull out right away to please them?” Or maybe “Yeah, we’ll get in our time machines, go back in time, and change the vote to authorize the war”? I think this was just a question that was posed to try to embarrass him. What should his answer have been? In 2006 the Dems campaigned on “Change” and promised to vote to end the war. We’re still waiting.

Comment by political tracker
May 16th, 2008 at 12:36 am
I guess every President in our history came up with their own ideas all the time and made every decision with influence from anyone else.

without any influence. sorry.

Obamas offer to meet with the terrorist cretin of Iran
and other leaders of the same suit is to shake a fruitless tree.
Compromising not chaotic actions of blind rage but increasing
the perception of weakness. A move of inexperience eagerly awaited by our enemies.
President Bush was right what he said in Israel.
And in my opinion Obama is a security threat
to the United states. By the way CIA- Homeland security
department of defence- FBI- AND major police departments.
Be ready for a flood of applications for employment from
people who had associations with radical anti American groups
criminals who are facing felony charges and known terrorist
individuals. I guess all the standards will have to be lowered
and you have to drop the screening process altogether.
And if you say sorry we can not hirer you do to your
associations it would be considered a security threat.
They can use the Presidential candidate Barack Obama
as a argument for employment.

To: political tracker et al. Re: Israel

Thanks for your frank answer.
But to me, I am afraid to say that if sore rational is quoted from Bible, then it’s not different from Islam fundamentalism, i.e. there is no rational at all. I understand that a key element in our Constitution is the separation of religion and government. How come our government somehow becomes a tool of one particular religion?

political tracker said:

CL

without using biblical rational, hard to answer you question other than thats just the way it is. The US has Israel’s back.

Mondell Dillard;

How about the American peope have cause to be against the war because ……or the American people do not have cause because …… He used to defend the war and the progress made there and he would predict a rosy picture, but he sounds like he doesn’t care anymore or does not know what to make of it.

He should have started with his expanded explanation, that’s all. After seven years in the Vice Presidency, Cheney shouldn’t have such a tin ear as to respond to that question with “So?” It happens to all of us though, and while I don’t like the man the mistake was certainly understandable.

CL

I believe JonesH gave a good exlplanation without any biblical reference.

Comment by JonesH
May 16th, 2008 at 12:02 am
CL

Because they allow us to build ramification free military bases in the region that allow us to protect our vital interests (eg oil) there. It has everything to do with geography, not diplomacy.

The US has many different races, religions, etc. However the dominant is Christian. This government was created with a christian undertone although at the same time they try and seperate church and state. This has always been a fine line to walk, however with most (or even all, i don’t know for sure) presidents having some form of the christian faith in them, it will show with government policy. You can’t truly call it a theocracy, however it is somewhat governed with theocratic principles.

My comments did not come out.

My fellow Americans, please vote for Senator McCain! He is the best among the candidate. He is a war hero, a patriot, and has done excellent track records of his performance.

What has Obama done for America?

Comment by TR
May 16th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Mondell Dillard;

How about the American peope have cause to be against the war because ……or the American people do not have cause because …… He used to defend the war and the progress made there and he would predict a rosy picture, but he sounds like he doesn’t care anymore or does not know what to make of it.
______________________________________
Very good points. Maybe he should have answered in the manner you speak, but I still don’t believe that U.S. policy should be poll driven. That’s why I feel we have elections. If the American people feel that strongly about an issue, then they elect new officials (e.g. members of Congress or a new President). The American people chose to re-elect the current President and Vice President in 2004, but in 2006 voted for change (Dems majority in both houses of Congress). The situation is still the same. Maybe it will change after this election. Only time will tell.

Comment by Mondell Dillard
May 16th, 2008 at 1:14 am
Mondell Dillard;

Very good points. Maybe he should have answered in the manner you speak, but I still don’t believe that U.S. policy should be poll driven. That’s why I feel we have elections. If the American people feel that strongly about an issue, then they elect new officials (e.g. members of Congress or a new President). The American people chose to re-elect the current President and Vice President in 2004, but in 2006 voted for change (Dems majority in both houses of Congress). The situation is still the same. Maybe it will change after this election. Only time will tell.
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Well,

I think that the political seats of powers have been this annoying game of musical chairs with democrata and republicans paying the same, boring lip service from their playbooks. If I wanted to watch adults play parlour games, I could join a bridge club.

I hope Obama is able to attract like minded officials across the aisle to at least talk about the choices and priorities we have as Americans. Many countries around the world are transforming themselves, and hiding and survivng behind two oceans is not going to cut it for a lot longer.

I also don’t think this country needs political dynasties. That is a highway to stagnation. Royalty was deposed across europe in the nineteenth century for a reason; and it allowed the vigor and potential of the populations to grow.

I don’t really need to sleep well while the Clinton’s stay up answering the red phone for my saftey. Yawn..

John W. Bush McCain is a liar:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/15/exclusive-video-mccain-wa_n_102031.html

Thursday, May 15
Race Poll Results Spread
Iowa: McCain vs. Clinton Rasmussen McCain 45, Clinton 42 McCain +3.0
Iowa: McCain vs. Obama Rasmussen McCain 42, Obama 44 Obama +2.0
Democratic Presidential Nomination Gallup Tracking Obama 50, Clinton 44 Obama +6.0
Democratic Presidential Nomination Rasmussen Tracking Obama 50, Clinton 41 Obama +9.0
General Election: McCain vs. Clinton POS/GQR Clinton 45, McCain 46 McCain +1.0
General Election: McCain vs. Obama POS/GQR Obama 48, McCain 43 Obama +5.0

TR:
From all appearances, you won’t have to worry about the Clintons answering a red phone for your safety. Perhaps if Senator Obama were running with a complete slate of NEW candidates committed to his policies, I could hold out hope for a change, but he’s running with some of the same old crowd (Sens Kennedy, Dodd, Biden, et cetera) who have contributed to the current gridlock. I’m still not convinced that he can get all the Dems in Congress to support all his programs, let alone reach across the aisle (like Senator McCain has shown he will do (McCain/Kennedy on immigration, McCain/Feingold, etc.). Many of the Republicans need changing too, but this election MAY just do that. We’ll see.

check out this moron:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/15/hardball-shoutfest-matthe_n_102020.html

political tracker:

I have noticed JonesH’s answer, while I appreciate his as well as your time to answer, the answer alone, if it’s true, shows wrong strategic judgment and caused a lot of suffer for all US citizens. let me empathize again, all of us suffer from such polices for so long and for so many aspects, should we have some long and hard reflection?

Your answer shows some truth, but I can hardly understand such bias, I am not a Christian, so do many other American, this is a democracy state, why we should suffer from such ridicules theocratic principles?

President Bush’s comments were offensive and outrageous…really? I would respctfully have to disagree. Why would Obama and the Dem leaders be so quick to attack his remarks? They are in total denial…

Mondell:

Basically, I think yiu are right. The only hope for progress is if some politicians reach across the aisle and get some things done, and leave losers behind. I know that McCain is a maverick and a great guy, and I will give him a close look. I hope something happens in this vein between Obama and McCain.

Can’t plan for it however.

look at an idiot:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/15/hardball-shoutfest-matthe_n_102020.html

CL,

If your not christian i can definately understand your thinking on this subject. I guess what it comes down to is where are you at. In the middle east, christian will be in the minority, and the government policies will somewhat reflect what the majority religion is. I’m not excusing it, just quoting how it is. All over the world religion somewhat or entirely influences the country or region.

Political Tracker, and CL

Hope this answers your questions…

We support Isreal’s right to exists as a young democracy in the Middle East. according to UN Resolutions.. It has not always been that way…Isreal fought and won for the right to exists…The Palestians have yet to comply with International Law…maybe if they had..they would have a better life…We call Isreal our Sister Nation…a democracy surrounded by people who seek her destruction.
1947–November 29 UN General Assemble Resolution 181 Israel becomes a Nation

1948
December 11: UN General Assembly Resolution 194: the condtional right of return of Palestinian refegees

1949–May 11 UN General Assemble Resolution 273 Admission of Israel to the UN

TR:
“Hope springs eternal.” Whoever wins will have to reach across the aisle, not only to the other party but also to their opponent. They’re all still Senators, although one of them will become President. Politically, we’re still almost a lifetime away from the General Election and many things can still happen to change voters minds over the next almost 6 months. That’s why I don’t endorse ANY candidate as yet and will finally decide on Nov 4th when I vote. Candidates change positions (whether you call it flip-flopping or “evolving/re-visiting”) and I am still researching not only what they say on their websites, but what they’ve voted for in the past. I enjoy posting comments about all of the candidates to see what their supporters claim, also to get a reflection of perceptions by supporters and foes. It has led me to some interesting sites/legislation at times.

political tracker,

You are in no way accused of any sort , on the contrary, you are among the first who shows me some basic facts, however sad facts. That really breaks my illusions hard. I thought this country is very much an ideology neutral place …
Even I am not a christian, I have principle, that is, people are equal; I strong condemn Hilter’s policy of brutal oppression of Jews, just as now I strong condemn Israel’s policy of brutal oppression of Palesteins.

Mondell:

Interesting.

I basically want 4 things acted on with urgency. Education - I work with qualified foreigners and we are way behind. Economy - get America working again - no need to invest overseas if you thought through the incentives to take advantage of the urban and rural populations we have here, especially when the markets are here. Iraq - don’t spend another cent there - we fought a civil war to build this country. If they want to destroy themselves, they are free to do so - that is what freedom is. Let the Sky fall, you can not subsidize their stability. Citizenship - basically service within the country would be good - get kids involved in something more productive. And maybe a fifth - better financial regulation.

Kind of big picture. I expect the campaigns, if Obama v McCain will make it clear. A long way to go and anything can happen.

I strongly condemn the acts of terrorism against innocent Israel’s from Hamas, and Hezbollah.

President Bush’s statements today in Israel needed to be said…He is our President and we support Israel’s right to exists according to the UN Resolutions…International Law.

CL
If your truly a christan than you know the Bible says that Palestein will be a thorn in Isrial’s side until the end of time.

TR:
Those are all points of consideration for me also (the issues, not necessarily your positions). Ironically, I too possess that quintessential “American - and yes, conservative - notion of self-help…”.

Genesis
12:3
“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

Many christians believe that this is why America is the Greatest Nation in the History of the World..

Mondell,

You are too reasonable for this late hour. Congrats.

I think many Americans are conservative in that they want to preserve what is good, but at the same time are looking for urgent action and direction on the important issues.

Many of these voters are looking at Obama, and he has a chance to prevail if he can deliver in the fall election with credibility.

Good night.

to American Woman:

When we discuss political issue, it’s useless to quote Bible. this attitude isn’t much different from Islam fundamentalism.
Please do not try to use UN as your excuses for Israel’s behavior. UN has had tons of resolutions, please don’t forget others so conveniently. They are a package deal interconnected each other. Please be fair and objective.

TR:
Good night, and May God Bless You and keep you and grant you His peace!
I too must bid farewell for the night. Happy blogging to all and to all “A Good Night”!

Bill O’reilly dildos himself. There are tapes— he is dirty old man

Mike,

Sorry I am not a Christan. But I do know if someday this world lost all Bible books but one word of it , it must be ” Love “, not ” hate “.

Comment by Mike
May 16th, 2008 at 2:55 am

CL
If your truly a christan than you know the Bible says that Palestein will be a thorn in Isrial’s side until the end of time.

Comment by CL
May 16th, 2008 at 12:42 am
To: political tracker et al. Re: Israel

Thanks for your frank answer.
But to me, I am afraid to say that if sore rational is quoted from Bible, then it’s not different from Islam fundamentalism, i.e. there is no rational at all. I understand that a key element in our Constitution is the separation of religion and government. How come our government somehow becomes a tool of one particular religion?

political tracker said:

CL

without using biblical rational, hard to answer you question other than thats just the way it is. The US has Israel’s back.

__________________________

Political Tracker, and CL

Hope this answers your questions…

We support Isreal’s right to exists as a young democracy in the Middle East. according to UN Resolutions.. It has not always been that way…Isreal fought and won for the right to excists…The Palestians have yet to comply with International Law…maybe if they had..they would have a better life…We call Israel our Sister Nation…a democracy surrounded by people who seek her destruction.
1947–November 29 UN General Assemble Resolution 181 Israel becomes a Nation

1948
December 11: UN General Assembly Resolution 194: the condtional right of return of Palestinian refegees

1949–May 11 UN General Assemble Resolution 273 Admission of Israel to the UN

_____________________

Just a statement of fact…I didn’t say American Policy is driven by the bible..but alot of Americans do have a spirtual connection to the Jewish People..

Genesis
12:3
“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

Many christians believe that this is why America is the Greatest Nation in the History of the World..

BTW…I too believe this..Have a nice evening

Bill O’reilly Dildos himself and settles out of court for $ 10 million — Why settle if you are not guilty — the lady he was sexually harassing had tapes.

The court filings:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1013043mackris14.html

Comment by Omentum
May 15th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

Our VP when asked about 2/3 of americans feel this war was a mistake…. he says SO!!!

ugh……

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Good, if our leaders changed plans every time polls changed (which is whenever the political winds blow in a different direction) then we would be in a sorry state of affairs.

Americans just think the war is mistake because many of them don’t give a rats arse about the Iraqi people’s freedom or delivering a decisive victory against Islamic extremism, only what WE stand to gain from the Iraq war which is in their eyes nothing. I guess another strong democratic ally in the middle means nothing to 2/3 of the people they polled.

Bill O’reilly Dildos himself and settles out of court for $ 10 million — Why settle if you are not guilty — the lady he was sexually harassing had tapes.

The court filings:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1013043mackris14.html

“Culture Warrior” not!

roflsticks

The point is the elitism in which he answered the question. He is the VP, he needs to give a much better answer than saying “so”, even though you can’t govern with polls. How about having a little respect for that 2/3 of the nation. and maybe 2/3 of america feel we have more than enough strength and don’t need Iraq. those billions could be spent better elsewhere. And since we’re liberating the world, what about china. HYPOCRISY!

what about north korea, what about cuba. lets invade them all and build democracies all over the world.

what about Iran?

just for fun:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,100474,00.html

“Americans just think the war is mistake because many of them don’t give a rats arse about the Iraqi people’s freedom or delivering a decisive victory against Islamic extremism, only what WE stand to gain from the Iraq war which is in their eyes nothing. I guess another strong democratic ally in the middle means nothing to 2/3 of the people they polled.”

Actually, most opponents of the war realize that it isn’t in our country’s best interest to be in Iraq. An NIE has called Iraq a “cause celebre” and “breeding ground” for terrorists. It’s a bit like the Hydra (I think it’s the Hydra, anyway): If you cut off it’s head two more grow in it’s place; if you get a terrorist his friends and family will take up his cause. And that’s not my theory- it’s the theory of our top military and intelligence officials. Likewise, AQ in Afghanistan has regained prewar levels of power because we simply don’t have the manpower to fight both wars (and remember, they’re the ones who attacked us). Finally, building dozens of permanent bases in Iraq isn’t going to win us any strong allies in the region; it will only breed resentment and hatred.

i agree with jones H. what goes on underground in the white is seeming hypocritcal. The govt tends to liase with countries of interest in all spheres and play down those that disagree.

i think bush should apologise immediately inorder to stop the divide.

JonesH

roflsticks must be one of the 1/3 who wants to stay in Iraq. wait and see when roflsticks is in a majority and the government leader says “so” about what he/she thinks.

132 republicans voted “present” yesterday. Hmmm, sounds familiar. HYPOCRACY!

On all acounts Bush was wrong, wrong, wrong. You never, repeat, never put down any American on foreign soil. As the US President, Bush has greatest responsibility to protect ALL Americans. He failed to protect America’s citizens and honor by blasting fellow Americans in front of another government. Shamful, and I lost 100% of any resect I had for him. Some patriot.

If your gonna campaign for mccain, do it here.