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Originally posted by Hudson:
Davdah,
Whether Sen Obama wears a US flag Lapel Pin or not, whether he is associated wit Rev Wright or not, whether his middle name is Hussein or not, and whether he salutes the flag or not, all of these are non issues in a presidential race. They maybe a topic that a 527 group might go after.

Second, associating Sen Obama with known and convicted trators does not serve the public well. It provides a false perception of Sen Obama, the same way people associate Pres bush with the rulers of Saudi Arabia. It is stupid.

Nor do I like when people associate McCain for McSame. The same principle applies.

Now, I have not decided whom to vote for. I am an independent and have not registered with any party. Personally, I wish Sen Clinton would withdraw from the race so that the general election campaigns can start. This is not to help any particular political party, but to now get the details to the questons that many people are asking. I want to know what the true costs are for the health insurance plan that Sen Obama proposed as well as any proposal by Sen McCain. I also want questions to how to fix the economy beside the traditional political mudslinging of blaming that industry or another. Those are not solutions, but sound bites. How to create an effective foreign policy that can deal with terrorist sponsoring states? The answers to these questions can be answered in the general election where neither party candidate has to appease its core constituents. That is the challenge for both Sen Obama and McCain.


Guilt by associations, that is all his opponents have so far come up with. Why, because the have nothing else on him. I think that all of his non-supporters at this time are so used to being smeard by their polititions, that they really have a hard time believing that someone truthful would come along and hence have such a hard time believing in him.

I am generally a pessimistic person and check everything over and over before I make a committment, but I cannot find anything wrong with Sen. Obama.


"...even God fights stupidity to no avail"! - Friedrich Schiller
 
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The real dirt digging has yet to begin. Although it seems Obama will get the nod it has yet to turn into the final party v party race.
Once we start down the home stretch both will come under more scrutiny.


You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.
 
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Davdah,
Whether Sen Obama wears a US flag Lapel Pin or not, whether he is associated wit Rev Wright or not, whether his middle name is Hussein or not, and whether he salutes the flag or not, all of these are non issues in a presidential race. They maybe a topic that a 527 group might go after.

Second, associating Sen Obama with known and convicted trators does not serve the public well. It provides a false perception of Sen Obama, the same way people associate Pres bush with the rulers of Saudi Arabia. It is stupid.

Nor do I like when people associate McCain for McSame. The same principle applies.

Now, I have not decided whom to vote for. I am an independent and have not registered with any party. Personally, I wish Sen Clinton would withdraw from the race so that the general election campaigns can start. This is not to help any particular political party, but to now get the details to the questons that many people are asking. I want to know what the true costs are for the health insurance plan that Sen Obama proposed as well as any proposal by Sen McCain. I also want questions to how to fix the economy beside the traditional political mudslinging of blaming that industry or another. Those are not solutions, but sound bites. How to create an effective foreign policy that can deal with terrorist sponsoring states? The answers to these questions can be answered in the general election where neither party candidate has to appease its core constituents. That is the challenge for both Sen Obama and McCain.


Guilt by associations, that is all his opponents have so far come up with. Why, because the have nothing else on him. I think that all of his non-supporters at this time are so used to being smeard by their polititions, that they really have a hard time believing that someone truthful would come along and hence have such a hard time believing in him.

I am generally a pessimistic person and check everything over and over before I make a committment, but I cannot find anything wrong with Sen. Obama.

Guilty by association is used on both sides Koller. And you calling McCain "McSame" is typical of that. I was arguing that it should not be part of politics. but unfortunately, it always will. That is the despicable nature of politics Koller and why better qualified candidates will never run for office.

Obama is not infallible Koller. He can be defeated based on what his plan is. I have sent him several questions about his health insurance, amd my general responses have been "trust us," "You do not need to worry" or "Just look at our web site," or no reply at all. Kinda of sad when all candidates do this. But that is what the primaries are for. To get the nomination of your party base. But that is not what the general electorate will abide by.

Yes, you have decided to stick with him no matter what is being said, even if its the truth. But what you will do is use those same tactics that you despise being played on Obama, but will enthusiastically, play them on the other opponent. I am not going to try to change your mind.

Finally, it will be interesting to see what the party platforms will be like because that is what most voters will look at. And more specifically is Iraq and foreign policy.


"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." John Adams on Defense of the boston Massacre
 
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Hudson: I actually forgot to apologize about this. I noticed when you pointed it out this morning. I stand corrected - can't have it both ways.


"...even God fights stupidity to no avail"! - Friedrich Schiller
 
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In a turnaround, where McCain was slightly edging the Dem cadidates previously, either Dem candidate would beat McCain today in the new LA Times/Bloomberg poll.

May 1-8, 2008 +/-3%
May (Feb)

Clinton 47 (40)
McCain 38 (46)
Don't know 11 (9)

Obama 46 (42)
McCain 40 (44)
Don't know 9 (9)

"Although there is such infighting now between the two Democratic candidates, we are finding that both Democrats are beating McCain, and this could be attributed to the weakening of the economy," said Times Polling Director Susan Pinkus, who supervised the survey.

For example, among the 78% of voters who said they believe the economy has slid into a recession, 52% would vote for Obama, compared with 32% for McCain. A Clinton-McCain matchup showed nearly identical results.

The poll was based on telephone interviews with 2,208 adults nationwide -- 1,986 of them registered voters -- several days before and after Tuesday's primaries in Indiana and North Carolina, which Clinton and Obama split


There is literally NO CHANCE for McCain to win this fall. NO chance whatsoever and I think McCain knows it himself, if he's smart.


the "personal" is political
 
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The differences between the choice between Obama and McCain and what your choice means.
The contrast is stark:

1. Obama 2. McCain

1. health 2. illness
1. clean air 3. pollution
1. young 2. old
1. 21st century 2. 20th century
1. future 2. past
1. peace 2. war
1. education 2. illiteracy
1. love 2. hate
1. share 2. greed
1. life 2. death

You can add yours.


the "personal" is political
 
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1. unpatriotic 2.proven patriot

In your post earlier Koller about being proven beyond any doubt. Actually its a reasonable doubt. This primarily applies to criminal complaints. For others such as civil torts the evidence bar is much lower. There are plenty of convictions based on amassed circumstantial evidence in criminal law.


You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.
 
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Patriotism means nativism. Nativism means difference/divisiveness. Division means hate. Hate means death.


the "personal" is political
 
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To clarify the above:

Patriotism is the love, honor, respect, allegiance, and willingness to defend one's country.

Nativism refers to the idea of maintaining the current culture against change.

Difference/Divisiveness is the act of creating conflict between two or more entities.

Hate is what it is.

Death is what it is.


To equate patriotism with hate and death is to say loyalty to ones country is wrong.

Consequently, the opposite which is anarchy and treason must be what the prior poster supports.


You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.
 
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1. unpatriotic 2.proven patriot

In your post earlier Koller about being proven beyond any doubt. Actually its a reasonable doubt. This primarily applies to criminal complaints. For others such as civil torts the evidence bar is much lower. There are plenty of convictions based on amassed circumstantial evidence in criminal law.


Davdah, you are annoying me. I think you are hopelessly conservative and seem to live in a different world. If you think he is unpatriotic so be it, that's your opinion.

I rest my case.


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If I annoy then it causes thought. Not hopelessly conservative, just content.

Can't cay I know where on the guage his patriotism sits. Thats the problem.


You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.
 
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He's a closed minded wacko. There's no discussion with this guy. You cannot open one's mind, they have to do it themselves.
Davdah is probably a lonely, three times divorcee, old, shell shocked Nam vet, and a life failure.
But he'll hold onto the "ideals" he believes in. He's a racist, and a dimwit on top of that. The worst combination of all.
He'll die in chocking polluted air, but he will put profit over any morals and ethics.
He's a lonely old man and nobody wants to have anything to do with him.

Waste of space, air and my and your time.


the "personal" is political
 
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Here is something interesting on the GOP:

In the polls, they are setting records (and not the good kind). The most recent Gallup Poll has 67 percent of voters disapproving of President Bush; those numbers are worse than Richard Nixon’s on the eve of his resignation. A CBS News poll taken at the end of April found only 33 percent of Americans have a favorable view of the GOP — the lowest since CBS started asking the question more than two decades ago. By comparison, 52 percent of the public has a favorable view of the Democratic Party.

Things are so bad that many people don’t even want to call themselves Republicans. The Pew Research Center for the People & the Press has found the lowest percentage of self-described Republicans in 16 years of polling.


"...even God fights stupidity to no avail"! - Friedrich Schiller
 
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He's a closed minded wacko. There's no discussion with this guy. You cannot open one's mind, they have to do it themselves.
Davdah is probably a lonely, three times divorcee, old, shell shocked Nam vet, and a life failure.
But he'll hold onto the "ideals" he believes in. He's a racist, and a dimwit on top of that. The worst combination of all.
He'll die in chocking polluted air, but he will put profit over any morals and ethics.
He's a lonely old man and nobody wants to have anything to do with him.

Waste of space, air and my and your time.


IPERSON,

FOR GOD SAKES!!!! Where Has your Mind Gone????

EXAMPLE : SHELL SHOCKED NAM VET" ????? They Had A Choice? They New Of The Deceit? Our Country Told Them everything??? Where They Brainwashed???? Where They To Believe It Was For Their Country????? I Am Not Racist, However Some Asian Cultures Can Be Extremely Manipulative and Dangerous! FANTASTIC LONG TERM ACTORS!

To Put Down Vietnam Vets, Because They Themselves Where Fooled. Not Only By The Supposed Enemy Of The Time. BUT THEIR OWN COUNTRY!!!! Give People a Break!!!!
 
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Originally posted by iperson:
He's a closed minded wacko. There's no discussion with this guy. You cannot open one's mind, they have to do it themselves.
Davdah is probably a lonely, three times divorcee, old, shell shocked Nam vet, and a life failure.
But he'll hold onto the "ideals" he believes in. He's a racist, and a dimwit on top of that. The worst combination of all.
He'll die in chocking polluted air, but he will put profit over any morals and ethics.
He's a lonely old man and nobody wants to have anything to do with him.

Waste of space, air and my and your time.


IPERSON,

FOR GOD SAKES!!!! Where Has your Mind Gone????

EXAMPLE : SHELL SHOCKED NAM VET" ????? They Had A Choice? They New Of The Deceit? Our Country Told Them everything??? Where They Brainwashed???? Where They To Believe It Was For Their Country????? I Am Not Racist, However Some Asian Cultures Can Be Extremely Manipulative and Dangerous! FANTASTIC LONG TERM ACTORS!

To Put Down Vietnam Vets, Because They Themselves Where Fooled. Not Only By The Supposed Enemy Of The Time. BUT THEIR OWN COUNTRY!!!! Give People a Break!!!!


MakeItRight, I've been thinking about your post since yesterday. I would like to talk a little about Vietnam and the US involvement if we could? I was very young, had no political interest and don't know much about what went on then. I do remember that once it became obvious to the American people what went on, it was the peoples opinion to get out of there.

Davdah: Patriotism is the love, honor, respect, allegiance, and willingness to defend one's country.

So Davdah, given the fact that it was the GOPs failed foreign policy, that caused the Vietnam war failure, why would you still defend the GOP? And, moreover, protesting the government, i.e., protests such a burning flags and stuff, I think that is patriotism too.


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrrHi2ZH0c&NR=1

The Man!


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To clarify chronology. Vietnam was before my time. I was barely out of junior high school when it all ended. The divorce count is wrong. Lonely?, no. Not by any stretch. At minimum I have all the good, bad, and questionable people here to keep me company. (lol).


I'm the wacko and close minded?:

Who is it that has the notoriety for losing their composure when opinions differ? I'm being polite here. Past dialog with other posters cited.

Who is that that espouses extreme anti views of the opposing party? This thread proves point.

Who is expending so much energy on something they can't participate in. A non-citizen.

Who is it that even their own supposed party has disowned, (not permitted to participate). Important when considering who the Dem party has had liaisons with past and present.

Who is that was such a staunch supporter of one candidate and in the span of a microsecond switched.
What happened to Hillary? A real supporter doesn't abandon when the chips are down.


You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.
 
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So Davdah, given the fact that it was the GOPs failed foreign policy, that caused the Vietnam war failure, why would you still defend the GOP? And, moreover, protesting the government, i.e., protests such a burning flags and stuff, I think that is patriotism too.


Concerning Vietnam, who was it that made us a participant? It was JFK and LBJ, democrats. Lets not forget the Bay of Pigs disaster too. Who listened to the electorate and brought us out? Richard M Nixon, a Republican. Don't confuse the truth. It wasn't a matter of failed foreign policy. Merely the communists not rescinding their quest for more countries.

Koller, if you want to know the real war records of the parties do some research. It will become obvious.


You voted democrat. This country is not worth sneaking into any more.
 
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Not trying to interrupt the conversation (well, maybe I am - lol), but I saw the Presidential helicopters flying Bush back to the White House this afternoon. Air Force One is stationed at Andrews Air Force base, and that's close to my mom's. So, I guess they had landed there and took the helicopters to get to the Whi