Who should be president - John McCain or Barack Obama?
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Ok... Let me see.. No experience compared to a boat load of experience.. obama is a charmer. He talks the talk( which he does quite well) but does he deliver. I pray that he will. No experience = to no confidence...I think MOST INDEPENDANTS FEEL THIS WAY
Posted by e.mo on 6/6/2008 Kudos: 31 Censures: 30 What real experience does McCain have? During the war he spent all if in captivity. During the Naval Academy he spent most of his time in trouble. During flight school he spent most of it in trouble to the point that his inexperience caused the US millions of dollars in airplanes that he wrecked because he was to busy partying rather than studying and learning. In the Senate and for the last 26 years he's failed to do much for the average American. He's done much for corporate America.
Supporting Link: Newspaper ArchivePosted by texan for Obama on 8/19/2008 Kudos: 17 Censures: 17 So Now.... From the VP stand point; little to no experience, Palin, compared to 37 years of experience, Biden. Obama & Biden will get us out of debt; win back our respect with other countries; bring our troops home respectfully; NOT RAISE TAXES TO HELP THE FILTHY RICH. Not squander America's money (tax payers)on a never ending war. Should I go on or what? We need to wake up. We have a govn't that cares nothing about the average folks that carry America on their backs. The real tax payers.
Posted by TheoG on 9/13/2008 Kudos: 11 Censures: 9 Obama's former or is it current pastor's comments scare me, the fact that someone who is running for president is even calling a man like this his friend scares me. I have recently heard too many things that have no answer to feel comfortable voting for Obama.
Posted by heblesses on 10/23/2008 Kudos: 4 Censures: 5 From his radical stance on abortion to his prominence in the corruption scandals that has been virtually ignored by the mainstream media, Barack Obama is not fit to be Senator -- not to mention the next President of the United States.
Posted by Anonymous on 6/14/2008 Kudos: 23 Censures: 23 john mcCain and his wife does not appeal to the avarge american people. They just want the rich to get richeir, lord forbid if they every had to experience any thing like the avavege american today.
Posted by www.creativetwoballoons.com@att on 7/26/2008 Kudos: 17 Censures: 11 OK, because it isn't the same as what someone else believes, then it's radical? What corruption scandals? It is McCain that now can claim "the teflon don" status. Remember Keating 5 -where the Judge said that he found him guilty of using bad judgement. McCain claims to know the average person "my friend" and yet he has no sympathy for the average American going through the mortgage crisis, why? Because he is an elitist who owns not 1 but 10 homes in the US worth more than $1 million dollars.
Supporting Link: Newspaper ArchivesPosted by texan for Obama on 8/19/2008 Kudos: 10 Censures: 14 Obama doesn't have a radical stance on abortion. He trusts women and their doctors to make the right decision. He doesn't think the government should try to legistate morality. His focus is on preventing unwanted pregnancy. I am in Illinois and can assure you he is not involved in any corruption scandals here. You are being manipulated by social issues to prevent you from voting your own best interest. Don't be fooled. If you voted for Bush please take personal repsonsiblity. Many innocent people have died and are now suffering. Please vote for change.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/15/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 8 Not the most skillful candidate,not the most impressive speaker,just an honest,smart, determined,sincere and productive Senator for many years. Senator McCain has given his life for his country.(You don't have to die to give your life for your country!) He is just a dependable, mature veteran of combat and of service. one politician who can't be bought. He is compassionate but tough. I will be proud and thrilled to vote for him to become our strong, sensible President.
Posted by Audrey on 7/11/2008 Kudos: 22 Censures: 16 Smart and determined, maybe. Coniving,liar, mostly. Sincere, I doubt he knows the meaning. As for giving his life for his country- the guy isn't dead. Old yes, but not dead yet. John McCain hasn't given anything without getting something in return, remember 150+ lobbyists- 10 Personal Residences in the US (all worth over $1 million a piece). He is not a veteran of combat, his lack of skill from lack of training because he was always partying landed him in prison through out the Vietnam War and so he has no experience there. He's been bought and sold so much his expiration date is open ended.
Posted by texan for Obama on 8/19/2008 Kudos: 11 Censures: 11 I find it strange that the country is ignoring the fact that McCain was one of the five senators (Keating Five) involved in the biggest savings and loan scandall in this countries history.He also was instrumental in decommisioning a base and getting it sold to a supporter for two hundred and fifty thousand dollars who in turn sold it for twenty million.I call that ccorruption!!!What would you call it????
Posted by Anonymous on 8/26/2008 Kudos: 10 Censures: 10 I really like McCain as well and feel he has really earned the opportunity more than the others. Unfortunately, we seriously need change right now. This war in Iraq is killing our economy, not to mention innocent people. McCain supported the war in Iraq very strongly and many Americans have died for no reason. If you voted for Bush please don't make the same mistake again. Many people are suffering.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/15/2008 Kudos: 12 Censures: 8 McCain has always been pragmatic and willing to challenge conventional views. Obama simply offers the same platform of Jimmy Carter which was a massive failure.
Posted by Freedomfirst on 6/21/2008 Kudos: 22 Censures: 20 Grandpa needs to go fishing,put it bluntly white folks had control of united states as far as being president, you all who it offends can't believe that a black man has a chance,rememeber you all had it for over 100yrs let a black man try and if he fails you (bush)all fucked it up so bad there was no use.
Posted by wendy smith on 7/25/2008 Kudos: 13 Censures: 13 When George Bush, Sr. was president, McCain didn't want us in Somalia, but in the end he went with the status quo. After Bill Clinton won, John McCain spoke on the senate floor and said "we should not keep our men and women in harms way. We should not stay in Somalia because we fear that choas will break out if we leave. The United Nations has forces to take up the responsibilty." Fear of chaos should never be a reason to stay in a country and endanger our troops. And then lead an unsuccessful bill to cut funding to our troops there. He wasn't being pragmatic, he was being political.
Posted by texan for Obama on 8/19/2008 Kudos: 9 Censures: 9 I think there are several very good reasons to not vote for Obama. First, he makes a statement about what he believes, and then he proposes solutions that are diametrically opposed to his "belief". Witness the statements on his own website about the economy.
Further, America is a nation at war. Whether we should be there or not is a whole separate discussion, but the fact is we are. Obama is not qualified to lead the nation's military, nor does he have much in the way of foreign policy experience.
Supporting Link: 7 Reasons Not to Vote for ObamaPosted by Anonymous on 6/26/2008 Kudos: 20 Censures: 17 Being prior service doesn't make you more qualified to be a good leader. And anyway, John McCain barely qualifies. He graduated at the bottom of his class, his Military ties were the only thing that kept him from being kicked out. Fligth school he continued with the same and because he did so poorly, he crashed several planes costing the US $millions of dollars and then he spent Vietnam in captivity. So, how much experience did he get there. None. Just a bunch of anger that he hasn't gotten a grips with.
Posted by texan for Obama on 8/19/2008 Kudos: 9 Censures: 12 You make excellent points. Don't vote for Obama but please vote against the Republican Machine including Bush, McCain, Palin, and Chaney. They are running this country into the ground. If you voted for Bush, many innocent people have died because he was elected. Please vote for change.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/15/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 10 OBAMA "ROCK STAR" McCAIN "ROCK SOLID"
OBAMA "SOUND BITES" McCAIN "SOUND DECISIONS"
Best "SOUND DECISION" McCain can Make which will cinch my vote?
Chose ROMNEY as His Running Mate..
McCAIN / ROMNEY 2008 That's the Winning Ticket for America
Posted by Anonymous on 7/13/2008 Kudos: 16 Censures: 14 McCain is a great comedian. Maybe he should take on the comedy curcuit and leave running the country to someone who can actually make sound decisions. McCain can't remember which team he gave as his unit members while he was captive. Then he couldn't come up with a religous story of his own so he plagerized "the Sign of the Cross" from a dead author and faked a tear to get sympathy at the Faith Forum. Then he gets on an oil rig and flat out lies about Barack Obamas stance on oil drilling. Why? Because Obama has an energy plan and he just has continued punching and jabing.
Posted by texan for Obama on 8/19/2008 Kudos: 9 Censures: 9 Yes, He is the only possibility of getting Supreme Court Justices that will try to halt the slide of this country into immorality and dissolution. For too long the moral slide had been hidden behind such fallacies as "separation of church and state". Simple decency and morality is going the way of courtesy and civility. If you disagree with me just look at the tenor of the political race this year. The writers of the constitution never intended this sort of fiasco.
Posted by Anonymous on 6/15/2008 Kudos: 18 Censures: 22 How many innocent people have died because people voted for Bush? How moral is it to kill innocent people in an unprovoked war? How moral is it to continue to support the republican political machine which is running this country into the ground? We can not afford more of the same. Good People are really suffering. If you voted for Bush please take responsiblity and don't make the same mistake again.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/15/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 8 We really don't know what or who Obama stands for other than himself. He has yet to actually work for a living, so does expect to represent the working class. Even in the Senate he has yet to register a vote for or against anything - he either votes "present", which can only mean that he really doesn't understand the issue, or he doesn't bother to show up at all. I think that McCain is ready and willing to serve his country; Obama is ready to serve himself at the country's expense. Obama, "ask not what your country can do for you - as what you can do for your country." Honestly for a change.
Posted by fkr on 7/22/2008 Kudos: 16 Censures: 10 we know who john mcCain is, he did not want to leave prison in war time or after, he stood with bush while he lead this country into division and war, he vote on things and dont recall the votes, he wants to stay in a country to fight awrong war so he wont feel he too was wrong, and he is talking like and with the BUSH klan. That we do know.
Posted by www.creativetwoballoons.com@att on 7/26/2008 Kudos: 10 Censures: 13 This man has more experience at handling terrorists and war. This is the first year I plan to go to the polls to vote more against a president than for one. Mr. BO is
scary...lack of patriotism, (at least he isn't hiding it from us ahead of time), seems to waffle on the issues such as drilling off shore for oil, immigration, etc. to get the votes he wants. The Republicans are being blamed for several things but we need to remember we have a DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS the past TWO years.
Posted by Anonymous on 8/14/2008 Kudos: 11 Censures: 11 How can I vote for a man who will not put his hand over his heart and say our Pledge of Allegiance? McCain has fought for his country. Enough said.
Posted by paula on 7/25/2008 Kudos: 11 Censures: 14 Paula, don't believe the political lies from either party. This is a total fabrication uese to manipulate you. Look at your neighbors, schools, the children and ask yourself if we can handle more of the same. I love McCain and believe he is a Great American Hero and only wish I could vote for him as he certainly has earned it. But, unfortunately we need drastic change. Please, if you voted for Bush consider voting against the Republican Machine. Enough is enough.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/15/2008 Kudos: 10 Censures: 9 I believe Obama is a politcian who has been groomed by the Illinois political machine to be president to advance a radical, left agenda. I believe John McCain is a true American who loves and is proud of His Country. He loves His country so much that he has given his entire life to serving that Country. I believe he will always put the good of the nation over politics, his name (prestige), money or his party. I belive McCain is a man of principle. I believe Obama is a man with an agenda.
Posted by casissom@comcast.net on 9/25/2008 Kudos: 7 Censures: 6 Solid American verses elite with no experience, how can there be any doubt. Obama wants to change America into a no stance nation. We need to stay strong and never forget the troops lost in protecting this great nation.
Posted by vanessa on 9/5/2008 Kudos: 10 Censures: 8 First, Are you saying that Obama is not a solid American because he's mixed-race? As to experience, no one becomes a Senator from Chicago without a great deal of political understanding.
Secondly, aren't you tired yet of being at war? A war that was unprovoked. We were attacked on 9/11 by 19 Saudi Arabians, and we attack Iraq? Do you think the fact that the Bush family shares ownership of an oil cartel with the Saudi royal family had something to do with that, or do you still think there were really WMD's?
Enough of the blind obedience your kind wants for Amerika.
Posted by Left is right on 9/23/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 8 John McCain gives the best opportunity for this country to turnaround it current failing economy. He has already pushed for the use of Nuculer fuel which the Navy has used for years. He understands what the country needs to secure our boarders and protect its interests. He comes across as a leader with experience and not a rookie with no experience. Ideas for change can be good but at what cost should be our concern.The key to this election will be the condidate who will address the cost of off-shorting jobs which I believe John McCain will do.
Posted by bgsdooley on 8/11/2008 Kudos: 10 Censures: 13 John McCain is a mature, experienced and an American hero. He is not the charmer that Barack is, but he would bring stability to the white house whereas Barack would bring inexperince, no foreign policy, and a butt load of taxes. I don't know about you, but I am already taxed up to my eyeballs.
Posted by Soaring on 7/20/2008 Kudos: 13 Censures: 10 Nobama08. Sure, he is charming and people get all warm fuzzy inside when listening...We don't need a rock star who will be strutting out on stage to U2's City of Blinding lights. Have you listened to the words. Obamas thoughts on too many issues and his "old buddies" won't do it for this lady. One last thing, as of this moment, Michele would embarrass me as a "First Lady" because a lady she isn't. Can't wait to hear her "blah blah blah" tonight. Thanks
Posted by Anonymous on 8/25/2008 Kudos: 12 Censures: 8 We can not afford to have anymore innocent people die because of the Republican Machine. McCain supported the war in Iraq and George Bush. If you voted for Bush, please take a good look around and ask yourself if it was a good decision. Obama is certainly not the best this country has to offer but he is the lesser of the evils. McCain is an American Hero but unfortunately he is more of the same. We need drastic change in Washington.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/15/2008 Kudos: 9 Censures: 10 The obvious is Obama is nothing short of a Marxist/Socialist. He is bent on promoting class warfare and creating even BIGGER government. He has no respect for the most helpless of all human beings, the unborn. He has no experience and no substance. He had poor judgement based on his questionable associations, like his church,his terrorist friends and his so-called, Marxist mentors.
Posted by geisapril on 8/28/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 9 two canadates one hates america and the other loves america an easy choice o'bama is in favor abortion at any time wants america to surrender never has this country ever surrendered mc cain is a war hero 26 years in senate with his name on one bill o'bama should move to france and run over there for president. Obama is a disgrace to the black race and should never be mentioned in the same verse with Martin Luther King
Posted by hanks_c@msn.com on 8/22/2008 Kudos: 10 Censures: 7 1. Respecting a Women's right to choose is not the same as being in favor of abortion. No one wants to have an abortion. This is a social issue designed to distract you and prevent you from voting for your own best interst. Don't be fooled. Morality can not be legislated.
2. If Obama hated America he wouldn't be running for President. Especially not now.
3. McCain is an American Hero who most deserves to win but his support for Bush and the Iraq War shows he would be an even worse choice than Bush was.
4. Obama is the lesser of the 2 evils. Trust me I didn't vote for Bush jr only Sr.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/16/2008 Kudos: 9 Censures: 9 This country will see the beginning of its downfall if obama wins. This country is a democracy and not a socialist country.
Posted by Anonymous on 11/3/2008 Kudos: 2 Censures: 2 I think both candidates are poor choices. The most powerful country in the world is falling on its knees now, because its people are afraid to let go of the Democrats and Republicans!
Posted by Anonymous on 8/14/2008 Kudos: 9 Censures: 8 I was not a McCain supporter until Obama became the candidate of the Democratic party. If you write down the pros and cons of each candidate, who is raising taxes, creating more government give aways, sending more of our hard earned money over seas, socializing our health care (look at Oregon. A woman was refused a prescription drug because rationing has already begun there. Luckily the drug company gave it to her free). I'm going with the best of the two and that's McCain. I don't agree with everything he wants but at least the country will still be standing when his term is over.
Posted by votinred on 8/3/2008 Kudos: 13 Censures: 12 The best part of John McCain is Sarah Palin, who will be the president in 4 year. Obama is the point of baddness, no part of BHO is good for this country. This nation will need McCain/Palin to blunt the effect of the runaway congress. I wish mr. obama well in privite life where he only damage himself.
Posted by Anonymous on 9/7/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 8 Your economics are wrong,deregulation is about to cause a depression you will sonn regret.They have no plan.Listen to the ECONOMISTS,not the populists.Do what will help us.Stop spending 1 billion a day 1 war and lets use the money in the US to help us overcome this.If you elect this pair they have said they will invade Iran.That'CRAZY.WE ARE BANKRUPT!I do not want to lose my home and or send my sons to war and thats what will happen
Posted by repub voting dem on 9/25/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 5 I think that Sarah Palin is a overbearing,flirty, inexperienced idiot. She plays exscape goat well. It shows just what McCain is all about. If you listen to her the whole United States would have another Civil War.
Posted by ms_gogetter48 on 10/16/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 8 iam not on anyones side. what i think is that they are all full of crap. thay say things to get you to vote for them, then they dont come thru. where are all the jobs going (over seas) they are all saying they would help the american people get jobs, keep jobs here. bull crap. lower taxes, but if and when they do get to the big house, they forget what they tell use to get there vote. ALL IT IS "IS PARTY FOR THE RICH" they both are saying they are going to change to world. hahahah how is one person going to do that. just like bush for 8 years has done nothing. but they all want your vote.lol
Posted by Anonymous on 9/9/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 9 This are the requirements for a president, as per our ex president Nixon, 1. you need to look Amrican (Gringo( 2. You need to be able to raise lots of money. 3. You need to be very charismatice. 4. You need to be able to kiss children and steal their lloly pops. 5. and finally, you need to look at old people's eyes and lie about your social security
Posted by Anonymous on 9/12/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 7 Simple test to decide who should qualify to run for the presidency:
Hook each would-be candidate to a polygraph machine and ask one question, "Would you be willing to die for your country?" Those who respond "Yes" and pass are allowed to run. Anyone who loves this country enough to die for her is going to do everything in their power to protect her and keep her strong.
Posted by PASZE on 9/12/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 7 On an emotional level I agree with you totally. However, on a practical level it really doesn't work. Bush would likely pass this test and look at the mess we are in now. Anyone who supported the Iraq war should not be elected president. These folks are too quick to risk the lives of our military heros without proper planning, sufficient force, or equipment. They should be paid significantly more money and their lives should be valued and protected just as much as McCains or Bush's life would be. Please for the sake of our military vote for change.
Posted by integrityCounts on 9/16/2008 Kudos: 6 Censures: 7 McCAIN ACTUALLY FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!
Supporting Link: Posted by Anonymous on 9/13/2008 Kudos: 7 Censures: 9 When they bring up lack of experience from the Obama side regarding Palin that only reinforces Obama's lack of experience to light..
Posted by ElTico on 9/23/2008 Kudos: 8 Censures: 10 It is unfortunate that the media has ignored all of the warning signs regarding Obama's past and white wash what he plans to do for our country's future. McCain may not be the youngest, most eloquent, dynamic President we can elect, but as everyone who knows him, he will lead with his heart in the right place. For Americans: the home of the free and the land of the brave. God bless America. God bless Americans to vote for McCain.
Posted by pro8pop on 11/3/2008 Kudos: 3 Censures: 2 Just got done watching first debate. I'm so proud of McCain! He really kicked BHO's ass! Obama really showed his lack of experience and understanding of foreign and domestic affairs. McCain shined with experience and knowledge! Way to go John!!!
Posted by Anonymous on 9/27/2008 Kudos: 6 Censures: 9 I find is quite unusual that the Democrats initially ran what 10 to 12 people for president and the one person who has the least amount of experience beat out all of the rest. Obama a Junior Senator (3 Years). Sarah Palin has more years of experience running a government than Obama and people are concerned that Palin is not ready to be president. Senator Mc Cain is a war hero and has served his country most of his life. Mc Cain also went across the aisle to co-sponsor bills with Kennedy, Feingold and Lieberman. What has Obama done for this country? Nothing!
Posted by steph123 on 9/28/2008 Kudos: 5 Censures: 5 Obama is the bright future, McCain is the old foggie with Bush ideas and he does not want to share his wealth with those who have worked their whole life and served their country also. Just to have their wealth stripped away by the greedy rich at wall street. And given open season to the middle classes money to take as they wish.
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